Admission requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the Continuing Studies Jazz Composition programme is 120 ECTS credits obtained from Music subjects.
Applicants must demonstrate considerable knowledge of Jazz Harmonics as well as skills and experience in Jazz Composition. Submitted with the application, 2-3 samples of the applicant’s work should be presented as both scores and audio material (maximum 20 minutes duration).
The programme will accept a limited number of students. Admission is based on qualifications demonstrated by the applicants.
Programme description
This is a one-year part-time study programme intended for students with a background in jazz composition and arrangement who wish to advance their artistic expression and knowledge of composition for large jazz ensembles.
This programme focuses on various stages of the composing process, leading the students through composition, arrangement, instrumentation and rehearsal to performance of their composed works.
A core aim of the programme is to foster international collaboration by bringing together a diverse group of students.
Learning objectives
Through completion of the Jazz Composition programme, it is expected that the student will acquire
- ability to use compositional techniques and work methods to develop a creative compositional expression
- practical knowledge of compositional techniques for large jazz ensemble, as well as relevant arrangement and instrumentation techniques
- fundamental knowledge of how to lead an ensemble rehearsal of her or his own composition
- a reflexive understanding of her or his role as composer
Organisation
The programme is offered part-time over two semesters. Study is comprised of seminars with teacher-led group instruction (4 seminars in total) and individual supervision. Online supervision is available.
As a general rule, class attendance at the Academy is not compulsory. However, for certain courses attendance is required. The reason for this is that student activities in the classroom are important experiences that lead to insight, understanding and skills in the subject area, which constitute valuable expertise and qualifications that may not be documented/demonstrated by a test or examination. The individual course descriptions specify whether class attendance is compulsory.
Read about absences and leaves of absence (only in Norwegian at lovdata.no).
ECTS credits are used as the unit of measure to express the scope of the courses in the study programme. One year of part-time study is equal to 30 credits. One credit corresponds to 27-30 hours of study including classroom instruction and independent study/academic work.