Co-WritingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student is capable of writing music and lyrics and making background tracks creatively according to set assignments. The student is able to act as a member of a creative co-writing team in various roles and to take initiative and work actively to meet the team’s goals. The student can specify different roles associated with teamwork in the field of music, is familiar with group processes, and is able to contribute in creating effective interaction between people. The student can discuss and give constructive feedback on the contributions of others. The student is capable of setting goals for themselves and their team, and making sure that the goals are met as agreed. The student is able to communicate fluently their own and the team’s music making both orally, in writing, and by means of recordings. The student is capable of making high-quality demo recordings of their music as a member of a team.

Content

The roles, work, and group dynamics of a creative music writing team. Writing music and lyrics in teams by commission. Making and producing demo recordings.

Qualifications

The student knows how to write music and lyrics in teams according to given assignments. The student can operate in various genres of popular music in a professional and creative manner. The student knows how to listen to and explore their own music and that of others, analyse it and apply the acquired knowledge to their own music making. The student is able to perceive diverse musical trends and apply the acquired knowledge in their own artistic and professional activities. The student works in groups actively and with initiative and can discuss and give constructive feedback on the contributions of other group members. The student is capable of setting goals for themselves and their group, and making sure that the goals are met as agreed. The student can fluently communicate their own music making orally, in writing, and by means of recordings. The student knows how to make high-quality demo recordings of their music.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to follow agreed schedules and submit their assignments on time. The student can work as an active member of the group to achieve a common goal and give constructive feedback on the contributions of the other group members. The student presents and argues their own contribution to the group as agreed and is able to receive feedback and reflect on their own performance.