MUK169 Composing/Arranging

Teaching language

English

Course contents

Course includes:

• functional harmony and its analysis

• arranging for different instrumentations and genres

• basic harmonisation with emphasis on smaller chamber music instrumentations

• introduction to selected composition techniques

• learning of musical form

• intrumentation with emphasis on the specific instruments represented at the institute

• analysis of both existing and student’s own compositions

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall:

• have a good command of harmonic and formal analysis

• be able to arrange music for multiple instrumentation

• have knowledge of different instruments and their usage

• have a good command of basic composition techniques

• be able to apply different principles of musical form

• have knowledge of different methods of notation

Examination requirements

• Passed semester test

• Two approved written assignments

• Recognized attendance for lessons

Teaching methods

The course is taught in groups with additional individual supervision.

Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, 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.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

One individual written home assignment consisting of both score and sound result. Duration: 14 days.

Assessment: Graded A-F

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
MUK202 – Harmony	10
MUK100 – Main Instrument 1	5