Course - Arranging/Composing - MUSP4144
Arranging/Composing
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About the course
Course content
The course includes techniques of developing motifs and composition, expanded theory of harmonics, instrumentation, and analysis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- Has knowledge about relevant and important lines of development in composing music.
Skills:
The candidate:
- Has basic craft skills in different techniques in composing, instrumentation, notation and practical analysis.
- can develop a musical material and compose own music in a wide specter of expressions, and for a varied ensemble.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures/group - 3 lessons a week throughout the academic year.
Individual tutoring and/or group tutoring - 0.5 hour a week throughout the academic year.
Weekly mandatory excercizes
Compulsory assignments
- Excercises
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
Further on evaluation
Home exam: The student compose a piece (durata 2-3 minutes) for a specific chamber-ensemble with a defined set of parameters for the development of the composition.
Minimum of 80% satisfactory participation in all mandatory activities in the course.
All mandatory activities must be approved before the student can have the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires passed MUSP4161 or corresponding course. The student must qualify for the course on the basis of submitted works that is attached to the application.
Subject areas
- Music Performance Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-06-10 Time Release 12:30
Submission 12:30 Duration 1 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment