Examination arrangement

Course content

The course builds on MUSV3118 Formal Compositional Strategies A. The analytical, theoretical, and aesthetic insights that the candidate acquired in MUSV3118 will be used in compositional practice in this follow-up course. The primary goal of this second course is to build compositional skills in various ways that can be used to develop a musical progression.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

A candidate who completes the qualifications for the subject MUSV3018

• will have deepened knowledge of formal compositional strategies
• will have knowledge of formal compositional strategies that can be employed in their own artistic practice
• will have general knowledge of the musicological and compositional issues of the specialized music subjects explored in this course
• will have knowledge of the history of composition and newer issues related to this field
• will have knowledge of subject-specific theory and methodology related to this field
• will have knowledge that places the field of composition within both historical and theoretical perspectives

Skills:

A candidate who completes the qualifications for the subject MUSV3018

• can apply that knowledge as a basis for their own compositional practice
• can formulate their specialized knowledge in a convincing manner in both writing and discussion
• can independently identify and evaluate relevant research-based knowledge that will illuminate issues within field of composition
• may on the basis of their specialized knowledge discuss formal compositional solutions in a nuanced manner, enter into dialogue with other composers' formal solutions, and advance an independent argument, both in writing as well as orally
• can apply methods that are specific to formal compositional strategies on an independent critical basis, both analytically and compositionally

Learning methods and activities

The teaching combines analytical and practical exercises to achieve the course's learning outcomes, and may include different pedagogical approaches. These may include lectures, seminars, cooperation with established ensembles, or other suitable work methods. Over the course of the term, students will deliver compositional assignments that involve applications of different formal strategies.

Further on evaluation

Each compositional assignment (an orchestral work) that is written within the course will be delivered in a final evaluation folder. The folder as a whole will be evaluated as either pass or fail.

If the course is not passed, the student must retake the whole assessment.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

MUSV3118 Formal Compositional Strategies A.

Credit reductions