MUR135 Composing Music (Spring 2025)
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Hilde Norbakken
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
- have obtained knowledge of various compositional principles
- be able to apply methods of composing for different popular music genres
- be able to variate melodic and harmonic themes in parts of a composition
- have knowledge of different approaches on how to develop melodic fragments into melodic themes
- be able to structure different elements and parts in a composition
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.
Teaching and learning 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.
Examination requirements
- approved attendance in compulsory classes
- approved 1–3 assignments
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Examinations
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.