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MUSP4338

Composition Jazz C

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

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
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. Different aspects of Music Technology, such as creative use of musical software for live processing and in studio.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has good knowledge of composing for different ensembles and instruments
  • knows how music software can be creatively used for live processing and in studio

Skills:

The candidate:

  • has skills in composing for different ensembles and instruments
  • can use music software as a creative tool for live processing and in studio.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures in style and musical analysis. Performances and recording of of the student's own production form the basis for individual tutoring.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

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 MUSP4328 Composition jazz B or similar

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSK4430 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
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 2026

Assignments
Weighting 100/100