The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Music, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The course will provide the student with a fundamental introduction to elements of performance, creation and listening, among an overview of music history with an emphasis on how musical works has affected each other through different styles and eras in history. The course will provide the student with a fundamental introduction to follow disciplines:

  • Music history: Norwegian folk music and some selected topics from European Art Music.

  • Music technology: an introduction to different DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) for sound processing and music notation software.

  • Music theory: an introduction to basic notation, rules of harmony and melody, different composing and arranging techniques and musical analysis.

  • Ear training: learn to identify and write down combined musical structures.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student

  • can document knowledge regarding selected topics in History of European Art Music and Norwegian Folk Music.

  • is aware of basic composing techniques.

  • is aware of a variety of listening methods and is able to analyse simple musical structures.

  • has acquired knowledge regarding different terms and terminology that enables understanding, analysing and writing of music.

  • be able to utilise digital tools in creative musical work.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance to compulsory lectures.

  • Approved midterm assignment in ear training.

  • Approved semester assignment in music theory/technology.

  • A minimum of one approved submitted assignment in music theory/technology.

Further information is provided in Canvas at the semester start.

Teaching methods

The course is organised as lectures, group work, individual teaching, projects and seminars.

Some subjects are organised on a weekly basis, while others are concentrated in a definite time frame. Projects takes place in concentrated periods. The overview of the semester is presented at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to work independently with subject material beyond organised teaching. This includes practice on the main instrument, the organisation and participation in ensembles, concerts, study groups and reading of literature.

Digital learning platforms and tools are used throughout the course. Students at UiA are expected to have laptops for use in learning and examinations, cp. The Examination Regulations for the University of Agder section § 12d.

The learning management platform Canvas is used as a channel of communication in the programme. 80% compulsory attendance to lectures, groups and practical training is required.

Expected workload is 27 hours pr. Credit, see Examination Regulations, section 13.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

  • Individual written home exam in music history. Duration: Five working days. Scope: 2500 words. (weighting: 60%).

  • 2-hours individual written exam under supervision, ear training I. (weighting: 40%).

Grading: Letters.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MU-130 – Music Theory and Skills 15
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