MUSI10231 Composition 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is MUSI10231 hard?
MUSI10231: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Write your own chamber music for instruments in the class: three short projects, each sketched, scored and played in class.
After it you can
- Develop musical ideas from sketches
- Write clear scores for solo to quartet
- Hear your work played and refine it
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Projects 90%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI10231 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI10231?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI10231 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 90%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI10231 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI10231 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MUSI10231?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example MUSI10232.
- Can I rate MUSI10231?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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