Table of contents

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 different ensembles
  • be able to apply different design principles
  • have knowledge of the areas of use of different instruments within the popular music tradition
  • master different music technology as composing and arranging tools
  • have knowledge of methods for song lyric work

Contents

In the course, the student works with creating popular music using different composition and arranging techniques. The student works on composing their own music from their own point of view, but also through an understanding of existing compositions. The creative work is at the center, and the student is challenged both to independent work and collaboration with others in the student group.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is given as lectures, group supervision and workshops. The student also receives individual guidance during the preparation of the material being worked on. Relevant music technology tools are used in the teaching, such as Logic Pro and Sibelius.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
  • 1-3 approved compulsory assignments.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual portfolio exam consisting of a minimum of 6 minutes of self-composed music.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

An overall grade is given for the content of the portfolio.

Grade: Pass/fail.

New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.

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

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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