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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Recommended previous knowledge

  • MUR107-1 Theory and methods of popular music research (10 ECTS)
  • MUR204-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS) / MUR205-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • master composing and arranging techniques for various ensembles
  • be able to apply these techniques in popular music genres
  • have knowledge on how to score for various instruments within the popular music tradition
  • be able to master music technology as a tool for composing and arranging
  • have knowledge of songwriting methods

Contents

In this course the student learns to make popular music applying various composition and arrangement techniques. The student composes their own music analyzing and inspired by existing compositions and composers. We focus on developing creative methods and challenge the student to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is provided as lectures, in groups or workshops. The student receives individual supervision during the preparation and development of their musical material. The course provides lectures in how to write lyrics. Relevant music technology tools are applied in the course, e.g., Logic Pro and Sibelius software.

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.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • 1–3 approved compulsory assignments

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual portfolio submission consisting of a minimum of 6 minutes of music composed by the student. An overall grade is given for the portfolio.

Graded assessment.

Student 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.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No

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-214 – Composing and Arranging Specialisation. 15
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