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 is divided into the following disciplines:

  • Music history: Selected epochs from European Art Music and Folk music from Norway and the rest of the world

  • Music technology: an introduction to the use of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) for sound processing and introduction to 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 epochs 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 beginning of the semester.

Teaching methods

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

Some subject-areas are organised on a weekly basis, while others are held as seminars over one or more days. 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.

Parts of tuition is obligatory. They are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester. Expected workload for the avarage student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The course responsible, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of two parts:

  • Part 1: 4-hours individual written home exam in music theory and ear training(weighting: 60%).

  • Part 2: 4-hours individual written exam in music history (weighting: 40%).

Grading: 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
MU-130 – Music Theory and Skills 15
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