Course - Composition B - MUSP4544
MUSP4544 - Composition B
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
The focus is concentrated on Bach-style counterpoints. Other harmonisation principles may be included.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has knowledge about 1400 century vocal polyphony based on the style of J. S. Bach.
Skills:
The candidate:
- has experience in arranging and composing ecclesiastical every day music
- can write down exercises and simple motets in two-, three- and four-part counterpoint in Bach-style
- can draw lines from the basic composition techniques in the Bach-style into her/his own compositions.
Learning methods and activities
Group instruction - 1 hour pr. week. Some of the teaching is coordinated with MUSP4537 Counterpoint.
Weekly compulsory exercises/assignments.
Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.
Compulsory assignments
- Assessments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
Further on evaluation
The student must have passed a defined number of assessments prior to the exam.
For the portfolio exam, a new two-part invention in Bach style must be written, and delivered together with clean written versions of four of the weekly practice assignments.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires passed MUSP4152 or MUSP4161, and MUSP4534 or corresponding course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSP4537 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Fourth-year courses, level IV
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music Performance Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"