MUR135 Composing Music
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Hilde Norbakken
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Electronic Music, Bachelor Programme
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
Norwegian or EnglishCourse contents
This course focus on composing music for various popular music genres. We apply different composition techniques and develop melodic themes and harmonic variations. In addition, we focus on how to variate different parts of a composition and the balance between composition and arrangement.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
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have obtained knowledge of various compositional principles
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be able to apply methods of composing for different popular music genres
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be able to variate melodic and harmonic themes in parts of a composition
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have knowledge of different approaches on how to develop melodic fragments into melodic themes
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be able to structure different elements and parts in a composition
Examination requirements
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approved attendance in compulsory classes
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approved 1–3 assignments
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and group sessions, as well as individual feedback in Canvas on assignments. Students applies digital software tools such as Sibelius and Logic Pro.
Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Expected scope of work is 27 hours per. credits.
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. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
Not applicable
Offered as Single Standing Module
No
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual portfolio submission with 5–7 minutes of composed music with a score. Assignment is presented at the beginning of the semester in Canvas. An overall grade is given for the portfolio.
Grade expression: Pass / Fail.