| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01262003 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 2 years | Total credits: 480 |
| Prof AF Johnson [email protected] | +27 (0)124202316 |
This programme focuses on composition. The degree is also conferred for original creative work.
Students for the DPhil DLitt or PhD degrees must:
(i) submit an approved research proposal before registration of a specific degree programme. If the proposal is not approved before registration the student register for Doctoral Preparatory (Code: 01283000). This interim registration (to the maximum of one year) will be converted to full registration once the departmental research committee approved the research proposal;
(ii) submit a research proposal on an appropriate topic as approved by the head of department in the department where the degree is supervised during the year of interim registration. The research proposal for the thesis must be approved by the departmental research committee after which it must be submitted to the Research Proposal and Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Humanities for final approval before the research can be proceeded with;
(iii) submit a thesis on the approved topic for examination;
(iv) pass an oral doctoral examination before the degree can be conferred. The doctoral examination which can also be in the format of a defence of thesis or seminar is done before a panel of examiners appointed by the Dean in collaboration with the head of department supervisor and research coordinator.
Module content:
Portfolio of original compositions in a contemporary, jazz, popular or indigenous style. Multi movement work for large orchestra (with/without soloists); Concerto for soloist/s and orchestra; Song cycle (with accompaniment); Multimovement chamber work; Substantial work for keyboard instrument or instrumental work with keyboard accompaniment; Work for chorus (with accompaniment).
Minimum duration of portfolio: 75 minutes.
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