Musiikin ja tekstin tuottaminen demoksi (10 cr)
Code: KX00DL19-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 16.12.2019
Timing
15.01.2020 - 29.05.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
RDI portion
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kulttuuripalvelut ja musiikki
Campus
Musiikki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
6 - 14
Degree programmes
- Musiikin tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- musiikki virtuaali
- Julius Mauranen
- Jere Laukkanen
Teacher in charge
Jere Laukkanen
Groups
-
KXF19S1Musiikin tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The student learns various methods of creative text writing and can apply them in their own song writing. The student learns to listen and analyze pieces of music and to apply the acquired knowledge in their own music making. The student is capable of writing music and lyrics both individually and in small groups. The student recognizes the impact of arrangement and orchestration in the musical expression. The student learns the fundamentals of the digital audio workstation and is able to make demo recordings of their own music.
Content
According to the learning outcomes.
Location and time
Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465
Materials
Supportive reading:
Blume, Jason. 2004. 6 Steps to Songwriting Success. The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs. New York: Billboard Books.
Citron, Stephen. 1985. Songwriting. A Complete Guide to the Craft. New York: Limelight Editions.
Davis, Sheila. 1985. The Craft of Lyric Writing. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books.
Pattison, Pat. 2009. Writing Better Lyrics. The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting. 2nd ed. Cincinnati: Writer’s Digest Books.
Perricone, Jack. 2000. Melody in Songwriting. Boston: Berklee Press.
Salo, Heikki. 2006. Kahlekuningaslaji. Laululyriikan käsikirja. Helsinki: Like.
Seabrook, John. 2015. The Song Machine. Inside the Hit Factory. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.
Webb, Jimmy. 1998. Tunesmith. Inside the Art of Songwriting. New York: Hyperion.
Zollo, Paul. 2003. Songwriters on Songwriting. Expanded 4th ed. Cambridge, USA: Da Capo Press.
Teaching methods
Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching
Exam schedules
Must be agreed with the teacher separately.
Student workload
Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465
Content scheduling
Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465
Further information
Music writing, history of music making and transcription support and guidance on Wednesdays at 1:00 - 3:00 pm, room AK245 (Arabiankatu 2) or via remote connection / Jere Laukkanen
Logic DAW and lyrics coaching on Thursdays at 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, rooms AK243 and AK9 or via remote connection (may be subject to change).
Course starts on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 at 13:00 pm, room AK245.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Writing at least two new tunes and lyrics and making demo recordings out of these.
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)
Qualifications
Completion of the Introduction to Songwriting course or equivalent skills and knowledge.