Specialized Subject I for Composers

Aim and Content

The aim of the course unit is for the student to develop an independent artistic form of expression at a high level, as well as developing his/her ability to specialize through both theoretical and practical work.

The student will produce one larger or several smaller works to be performed by students at the Grieg Academy or by other musicians. The length and complexity of the work(s) must be agreed upon with the composition tutor. The student will also examine relevant issues, works and techniques in relation to his or her compositional work. The student is also required, when possible, to participate actively in the rehearsals.

The student will give an oral presentation addressing the work he/she has done for the module. The topic for the presentation may be the student¿s own works and the compositional process, relevant literature and studies, techniques used etc.

Learning Outcomes

The student should be able to:

• Display a strong ability for artistic expression and a developing personal musical language through the work
• Display independence and clear goals when working with his or her compositions
• Realize and convey his/her own musical intentions at a high level
• Critically assess his/her own artistic choices and solutions in relation to relevant musical styles and traditions

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

Both English and Norwegian are used as language of instruction. Individual tuition will be given in either language depending on the student. The language of instruction during seminars/group tuition might vary depending on the combination of languages in the student group.

Course Unit Level

Master

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to master students in music performance or composition.

Pre-requirements

None

Teaching Methods

Individual tuition is given by a composition tutor

Compulsory Requirements

All tuition is compulsory. The student will normally loose the right to take the final course unit exam if he/she has an absence exceeding 20%. Approved compulsory requirements are valid for two semesters after the ordinarily scheduled exam semester.

Assessment methods

Either:Written essay of approx. 10 pages. (30 000 characters +/- 10%), 2.5 cm indent, Times New Roman 12p, spacing 1.5. Images, illustrations, bibliography and appendix are not included in the page count.

Or:

Oral presentation of approx. 30 minutes.

If the student chooses an essay as assessment method in MUV315, he/she is required to choose oral presentation in MUV316 and vice versa.

Assessment is carried out by at least two lecturers, of whom one normally is the student¿s individual composition tutor.

Grading Scale

Pass or fail

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

Evaluation is carried out regularly as a dialogue between the assigned individual composition tutor and the student

Contact Information

The Grieg Academy. Email: studierettleiar@grieg.uib.no