Arranging/composing and interpretation (VAR100)

The student's ability to take professional steps as a composer and/or arranger is emphasized.

The subject and the subject combination are offered subject to the number of students/applicants.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

VAR100

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Content

The course emphasizes craftsmanship in composition and/or arranging. This is done in a combination with score studies, compositional methodological analyzes and assignments. These are preferably written within the framework of ensembles that the faculty has the opportunity to arrange if the composition/arrangement is to be performed.

Teaching is given in groups or individually.

Learning outcome

After completing and passing the exam in the subject, the candidate must have acquired the knowledge, skills and general competence that enable the person concerned to:

General competence:

  • use imagination and creativity in an independent and personal compositional expression

Skills:

  • realize your own musical ideas.

Skills:

  • demonstrate an in-depth understanding of interpretive issues and choices

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Mappevurdering 1/1 Passed / Not Passed

Portfolio evaluation. The final grade in the subject is based on a portfolio of compositional work in which the student presents a repertoire of approximately 12-15 minutes of his/her most important works. These works are evaluated based on the score/sound files. They can be supplemented with a recording or a concert.

Coursework requirements

100% compulsory attendance at classes and compulsory participation in projects and concerts.

In order to be able to sit f the exam in the subject, the student must have approved all mandatory work requirements.

Reference is made to the faculty's "Attendance requirements", which follow UiS's examination regulations.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Bjørn Einar Halvorsen

Course coordinator:

Jens Torolf Larsen

Course teacher:

Esa Olavi Lilja

Study Adviser:

Anne Siri Norland

Study Adviser:

Lena Crosby Haug

Method of work

The subject is largely based on individual guidance.

Students are responsible for keeping up-to-date on information provided on Canvas.

Open for

Extension studies in Music Performance

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