Composing 1 (period 2)Laajuus (13 ECTS)

Objective

The student gains facilities for creating small-scale compositions in all genres of popular and jazz music and for all ensembles. Furthermore, he/she has a command of the technical matters required for creating music and is able to utilise them in expressing his/her own creative ideas. the student is able to obtain current information about the profession and apply it to his/her work. The student also gains facilities for developing his/her individual musical expression in a way that will contribute to the development of his/herself and his/her music.

Content

The metaphysics of music, the integration of knowledge and awareness into the composition process. Composing according to the demands of different genres. Music analysis.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student:
• has participated in lessons
• has done the required exercises
• can set goals for himself/herself
• can work independently
• can compose for various purposes and for different kinds of ensembles
• knows the characteristic features of various music styles
• is familiar with the literature

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student:
• has participated in lessons
• has done the required exercises
• can set goals for himself/herself
• can work independently
• can compose for various purposes and for different kinds of ensembles
• knows the characteristic features of various music styles
• is familiar with the literature