Music Writing (5 ECTS)
Code: KX00DY37-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 28.11.2022 - 13.01.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2023 - 01.06.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Music
Learning outcomes
The student gains competence in writing instrumental and/or vocal melodies with basic harmonies both in the given style and independently. The student is able to utilize various methods of music writing in their activities and becomes familiar with the significance of lyrics in a song. The student learns how to write music in a team and is able to produce a demo recording. The student is also capable of expressing their musical views both verbally and in writing.
Content
Seminar work and completing set assignments both in groups and independently. Forms, melodies, harmonies and rhythms of Western popular music and jazz. Methods, techniques and assignments in music and lyric writing. Information on the working life and copyright.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Location and time
Thursday 14.45-16.15 AS523.
19.1 Kurssin aloitus, opintojen aikataulu ja tavoitteet. Eva Louhivuori ja Tomi Malm.
26.1 Tomi Malm
2.2 Joona Pietikäinen
9.2 Eva Louhivuori
etc
Further information for students
Thursday 14.45-16.15 AS523.
19.1 Kurssin aloitus, opintojen aikataulu ja tavoitteet. Eva Louhivuori ja Tomi Malm.
26.1 Tomi Malm
2.2 Joona Pietikäinen
9.2 Eva Louhivuori
etc
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
In order to receive an approved grade, the student:
- Has completed the agreed tasks according to schedule
- Can specify the importance of different music writing methods in creative music making
- Is able to produce the necessary demo material (recording, musical score, etc.) of their own music
- Is able to work independently.