Course content

The Portfolio of Compositions is the equivalent work load of one full academic year. The student chooses, in cooperation with his or her academic supervisor, one large, or several smaller, composition projects that are to be completed during the studying period of the master's degree. Regardless of whether the decision falls upon one large or a number of smaller compositions, the completed works must show a certain breadth regarding the choice of ensemble combinations and formal solutions.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3016

• has knowledge of the relationship between personal need for expression and musical means
• has knowledge of creative processes in music, and processes of musical form
• has advanced knowledge of instrumentation, orchestration and compositional techniques
• has advanced knowledge of musical notation

Skills:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3016

• can carry out his/her own compositions for smaller and larger ensembles independently
• can create different types of musical progress
• can create a musical expression that is in accordance with what the candidate wishes to express him-/herself
• can utilize his/her musical experience and competence in music theory and music analysis in the creation of his/her own material
• can find and assess relevant recordings, scores and music literature as inspiration and support for his/her artistic work

Learning methods and activities

Individual instruction, guest lecturers, and potentially seminars.

Compulsory assignments: during the first year, the student must present an agreed upon number of smaller works or part(s) of a larger work. The same applies at the end of the third semester.

Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis.

Compulsory assignments

• Submitted works

Specific conditions