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Introduction to Song WritingLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: IM00DR94

Credits

3 op

Objectives

Students is able to
-write music and lyrics in basic level
-plan and implement musical ideas into finished recordings
Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content

-exercises on writing music and lyrics
-basic recording, editing and mixing techniques and tools
-introduction to IPR

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Enrolment period

02.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Online learning

Unit

Media and Arts

Campus

TAMK Mediapolis

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
  • Media-and-Arts Virtuaalihenkilö
  • Janne Tauriainen
Person in charge

Janne Tauriainen

Groups
  • 23MUSMEDIA
    Media Study Path Music Production
  • 23MEDIAART
    Degree Programme in Media and Arts

Objectives (course unit)

Students is able to
-write music and lyrics in basic level
-plan and implement musical ideas into finished recordings
Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

-exercises on writing music and lyrics
-basic recording, editing and mixing techniques and tools
-introduction to IPR

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Location and time

Online

Exam schedules

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Students is able to
-write music and lyrics in basic level
-plan and implement musical ideas into finished recordings
Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact/Virtual teaching, learning assignments, field work, project work and essays.

Learning materials

Agreed at the beginning of the course

Student workload

36h lectures, 20 self study, 25h assignments

Content scheduling

1/3 Midi, 2/3 Song Writing

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

No

Further information

Based on Logic software

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

Student hands in the assignments. Assignments shows descent skills. Student attend at least 40% of classes. Student shows descents participation in classes.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

Student hands most of the assignments in time. Assignments shows good skills. Student attend at least 60% of classes. Student shows active participation in classes

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

https://www.tuni.fi/studentsguide/handbook/tamk?search=tamk%20assessment%20criteria&page=2198

Student hands all assignments in time. All the assignments shows exceptional skills. Student attend at least 80% of classes. Students shows very active participation in classes.