Co-WritingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can write music and lyrics and create backing tracks according to given assignments
• can work as a member of a creative co-writing team in various roles and take the initiative to work actively to achieve the group’s goals
• is able to specify the different roles present in various creative team settings in the music business, is familiar with group processes, and is able to contribute to effective interaction among team members
• can discuss and provide constructive feedback on others' work, receive feedback, and reflect on and argue for their own work
• sets goals for their own and their team's activities and ensures they are met as agreed
• can communicate about their own and their team's music-making fluently, both verbally, in writing, and through recordings
• can prepare high-quality demo recordings of their music as a team member.

Content

• Roles, work, and group dynamics of members in a creative music writing team
• Writing music and lyrics in teams by commission
• Making and producing demo recordings

Qualifications

The student
• can write music and lyrics in a small group according to given assignments
• can work professionally and creatively in different popular music styles
• listens to and studies their own and others' music analytically and can apply the acquired knowledge to their own music-making
• can identify various musical trends and utilise their findings in their artistic and professional activities
• works in groups actively and with initiative and can discuss and give constructive feedback on the contributions of other group members
• can set goals for their own and their group's activities and ensure they are met as agreed
• communicates about their music-making fluently, both verbally, in writing, and through recordings
• can prepare high-quality demo recordings of their music.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is able to write music and lyrics and create backing tracks according to given assignments
• can work as a member of a creative co-writing team in various roles and work proactively to achieve the team's goals
• is able to specify the different roles present in various creative team settings in the music business
• is familiar with group processes and is able to contribute to effective interaction between group members
• is able to work in a goal-oriented manner according to given assignments and schedules
• can provide constructive feedback on the work of other group members, receive feedback, and reflect on their own work
• can communicate about their own and their team's music-making fluently, both verbally, in writing, and through recordings
• can prepare high-quality demo recordings of their music as a team member.