Course - Composition - MGLU5220
MGLU5220 - Composition
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composition adapted for students | 25/100 | |||
| Transcript / analysis of an existing piece of music. | 25/100 | |||
| Music composition | 25/100 | |||
| Design of a teaching program where elementary school students compose music or dance. | 25/100 |
Course content
30 hours of teachingThe course is based on a broad understanding of the concept of composition that embraces creative work with music and dance. The term embraces process and product, improvisation and arrangement.The course focuses on the students' artistic and didactic work on composing and arranging music, including dance. This involves, among other things, physical and technological working methods. Through the course, the student develops skills to compose and arrange music and dance in different ways and thought for different purposes and in different contexts, as well as develop knowledge and skills to do didactic work where elementary school students compose and arrange music and dance. The course will include training on some composition and arrangement techniques, instrument knowledge and various forms of notation, as well as the use of digital compositing / arranging tools.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has specialized knowledge for self-chosen approach to composing
- has advanced knowledge of a variety of instrument groups as well as level-adjusted arrangements for these
- can use relevant subject knowledge to facilitate creative processes in composing music and dance
- has in-depth knowledge of the use of relevant digital technology to facilitate compulsory school pupils' composition ·
Skills
The student
- can use compositional and arranging techniques independently for composing in a self-selected work can use relevant digital tools in composing processes
- can reflect on the relationship between recorded music, sounding music and dance, as well as their own creative process related to composition
- can transcribe and analyze music from any selected genres or music cultures
- be able to analyze and critically evaluate their own and others' musical products
- can facilitate student work on the composition of music and dance through the use of relevant methods and tools ·
General competence
The student
- can provide independent works in the form of musical products
- be able to communicate about creative processes related to composing
- can discuss issues related to intellectual property, copyright and plagiarism
Learning methods and activities
Student active working methods with group work and individual assignments under supervision. The course's activities are seen in the context of the topic "Production" (7.5 credits Autumn 5th year), so that the course's work requirements are used in productions.
Compulsory assignments
- Preparation for musical composition for performance
- Preparation for composition with music or dance adapted for students
- Preparation for transcript / analysis of an existing piece of music.
- Preparation for design of a teaching program where elementary school students compose music or dance
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory education (80%)
- Approved participation in improvisation workshop where music is improvised with instruments.
Further on evaluation
Compulsory work requirements:
- Preparation for one musical composition for performance
- Preparatipn for one composition with music or dance adapted for students.
- Preparation for one transcript / analysis of an existing piece of music.
- Preparation for design of a teaching program where elementary school students compose music or dance
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory education (80%)
- Approved participation in improvisation workshop where music is improvised with instruments
Partial assessments can be taken up or improved individually.
It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment (not practical/oral examination)
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
The course is compulsory for students with in primary school education, a master's degree in music.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGLU4238 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music Theory
- Teacher Education
- Musicology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Music composition 25/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Composition adapted for students 25/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Transcript / analysis of an existing piece of music. 25/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Design of a teaching program where elementary school students compose music or dance. 25/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"