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MUSP4318

Composition Jazz A

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Work

About

About the course

Course content

The course is based on the individual student's music-generating aptitudes through aural-based composition and collective ensemble processes. The compositions are developed through analysis and use of compositional tools. Notation of music is introduced through a course in notation software.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has basic knowledge of composing for his/her own ensemble
  • knows how music software can be used as a tool in arranging/composing.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • has basic skills in arranging, composing and notation
  • can use music software to arrange/compose music.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures in style and musical analysis. Performances of the student's own production form the basis for individual tutoring. Instruction: Equivalent to 1 hour per week for 24 weeks. Tutoring: Equivalent to 0.5 hours per week for 24 weeks.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

A sufficient number of approved exercises. All compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be assessed in the course. Students are assessed on the basis of exercises and compositions.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies - Jazz (BMUSK)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Bachelor's programme in performing music.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSK4410 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Music Technology
  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2024

Work
Weighting 100/100 Duration 1 years