MUR135 Composing Music (Spring 2027)
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad
- 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 knowledge of different composition principles
- be able to apply different methods to compose for different popular music genres
- be able to vary melodic and harmonic themes in different parts of a composition
- have knowledge of different approaches to vary and develop melodic fragments into melodic themes
- be able to structure different elements in a composition
Contents
Teaching and learning methods
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.
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 assignments
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Examinations
Individual portfolio exam with 5-7 minutes of self-composed recorded audio material with score.
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.