Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- Postgraduate Music - composition
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
30 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- credit contract.
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Van Camp Bram
Other teaching staff: Coppens Mathias, Prengels Steven
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 900,00 hours
Learning outcomes (list)
| See learning outcomes of the regular OLOD in the ECTS-sheets of Master in music. |
Course content
Composition
Read the study guide. The course of composition focuses on personal expression and brings together all the other main courses (harmony and counterpoint, analysis, orchestration, etc.) in the creation of new compositions.
Composition classes consist of both individual coaching and reflection in small groups where sketches and compositions by the student are analysed and discussed on a weekly basis. Students are encouraged to adopt an inquisitive attitude to further develop their personal language. In composition classes, the focus is on what the young composer wishes to express and resources are provided to realise these personal goals professionally.
Students are expected to actively participate in various projects (inside and/or outside the school) where their music can be rehearsed and performed.
Forums and literature study
Read the study guide. Group classes are organised regularly (literature study) where students are introduced to the main music literature from the twentieth century onwards, the main composers and their compositional techniques within historical context.
At forums, students are introduced to guest speakers: composers, performers, musicologists, researchers, etc. Students are stimulated to (self)reflection in these activities.
Study material (text): Mandatory
Students will provide their own materials necessary to realise their compositional ambitions.
A laptop and software for music notation in addition to (music) paper and pencils are recommended.
Study material (text): Recommended
Scores
Books
Magazines
Internet
Recordings
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Portfolio | 70,00 | Concerns the part composition. The student must achieve a minimum of 50% in all tests in order to pass the entire course unit. |
| 1st examination period | Reflection assignment during the examination series | 15,00 | Part Forums |
| 1st examination period | Reflection assignment during the examination series | 15,00 | Part Literatuurstudie |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Artistic educative project assignment | 15,00 | Part Literature Study |
| 2nd examination period | Portfolio | 70,00 | Concerns the part composition. The student must achieve a minimum of 50% in all tests in order to pass the entire course unit. |
| 2nd examination period | Reflection assignment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 15,00 | Part Forums |