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
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
Teaching methods
The course is taught in groups with additional individual supervision.
Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.
Examination requirements
Passed semester test
Two approved written assignments
Recognized attendance for lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
One individual written home assignment consisting of both score and sound result. Duration: 14 days.
Assessment:Graded A-F
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.