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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • have knowledge of different methods for advanced reharmonization
  • be able to apply reharmonization in compositions
  • be able to apply reharmonization in arrangements for popular music genres
  • have knowledge of complex harmonics

Contents

In the course, students work with reharmonization as a tool in their own and others' arrangements and compositions. An introduction is given to different principles and ways of doing this, with special emphasis on melodic reharmonization.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of lectures and group supervision, in addition to individual feedback in Canvas on assignments. The students will use digital tools such as Sibelius and Logic Pro in their work. Throughout the course, there will be a number of practical assignments, where group discussions and demonstrations of how different alternatives will sound.

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
  • Approved 1-3 compulsory assignments

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

Examinations

Individual portfolio exam with 5-7 minutes of recorded audio material with scores.

The recorded audio material can consist of several audio products.

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
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