Element Improvisation (3 ECTS)
Code: KX00FJ06-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.05.2023 - 31.05.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 04.09.2023 - 11.12.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 ECTS
- Virtual portion
- 3 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- Online
- Campus
- Hämeentie 135 D
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Music
Learning outcomes
The student explores element improvisation, element improvisation menus and working methods. During the course, the student practices, observes, researchs and develops his/her own relationship with musical and expressive elements as well as functional roles by improvising. The student is able to use different elements and phenomena of music in improvisation.
The student is able to hear and analyze music and apply acquired knowledge to their own music. The student is able to fulfill assignments and work according to schedule.
Content
The principles of element improvisation method. Practising improvisation with element improvisation menus. Training of musical and expressive abilities. Completing set assignments both independently and in teams. Techniques and exercises in element improvisation
Teaching methods
Online course
Independent individual and small team work
Accomplishing the given tasks and presenting them to the group
Platforms to be used: Moodle, Zoom, and other appropriate learning, music-making and communication applications
Location and time
Course opens on Monday, 11 September 2023 at Moodle,
Teacher in charge: Ari Pekka Korhonen, aripekka.korhonen@metropolia.fi , tel. +35850 4013461
Online briefing/questioning session on Thursday, 14 September at 16:00–18:00 EET.
The Zoom link will be delivered to your inbox (email).
Other two plenary meetings are on Thursday 26.october and 30.November at 16:00–18:00 EET at Zoom.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Teachers video and sheet music material at workspace (Moodle).
Student workload
Getting acquainted with the material, completing and submitting given exercises and assignments according to schedule.
Online course. Schedule:
11 September – 4 December, 2023.
First online plenary session (briefing/questioning) on Thursday, 14 September at 16:00–18:00 EET.
The Zoom link will be delivered to your inbox (email).
Other two plenary meetings are on Thursday 26.october and 30.November at 16:00–18:00 EET at Zoom.
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Learning assignments
(total 100%)
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student can complete and submit given exercises and assignments according to schedule.
The student is able to identify their strengths and areas of development and work towards their learning goals with determination. The student can work as an active member of the group and give constructive feedback on the contributions of the other.