Introduction to Song Writing (3 cr)

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 - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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

Student attend less than 40% of classes. Student fails to return assignments.

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.