Co-Writing (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.

Location and time

The course starts on Monday 13 March 2023, according to a schedule yet to be announced. The teacher in charge will contact the enrolled students. The students must reserve the WHOLE week of 11/2023 (13–17/3) for this course, after which the projects are finalized according to a separately agreed schedule.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Materials

To be announced in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Small group work
Assignments
Contact teaching

Employer connections

The course is realized together with a music publishing company.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Completion alternatives

Must be agreed with the teacher.

Student workload

The course starts on Monday 13 March 2023, according to a schedule yet to be announced. The teacher in charge will contact the enrolled students. The students must reserve the WHOLE week of 11/2023 (13–17/3) for this course, after which the projects are finalized according to a separately agreed schedule.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Content scheduling

The course starts on Monday 13 March 2023, according to a schedule yet to be announced. The teacher in charge will contact the enrolled students. The students must reserve the WHOLE week of 11/2023 (13–17/3) for this course, after which the projects are finalized according to a separately agreed schedule.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Further information

The course starts on Monday 13 March 2023, according to a schedule yet to be announced. The teacher in charge will contact the enrolled students. The students must reserve the WHOLE week of 11/2023 (13–17/3) for this course, after which the projects are finalized according to a separately agreed schedule.
Teacher in charge: Jere Laukkanen, jere.laukkanen@metropolia.fi, tel. 050 401 3465

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Demonstration works in small groups
(total 100%)

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.