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MUSP4328

Composition Jazz B

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

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignments

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. Introduction to different aspects in Music Technology, such as basic creative use of musical software, basic knowledge of microfones, sound editing and studio recording.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has basic knowledge of composing for given ensembles
  • knows how music software can be used as a tool in arranging/composing and sound recording-/editing.

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.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory lessons

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

Passed MUSP4318 Composition jazz A or equivalent.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSK4420 7.5 sp Autumn 2024
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: Assignments
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Assignments
Weighting 100/100