Composition Course

This course will primarily be in english.

The course focuses on the student's composition and technical skills in an artistic context.
We aim to develop the student's capacity for critical reflection on his/her own works and those of others in an investigative, creative, and methodical manner. We will introduce several composition techniques and include technical, aesthetic, and analytical skills. This will include communication of music in practice, in collaborations, in graphics, in writing, in ideas, and in theory.

The lessons and course will be oriented towards the students own dreams, needs and works and  ends with a final project. This will be presented at the end of the course at Rytmisk Center.

Course focus on

  • Developing technical and musical skills to express ideas as a composer.

  • How to generate and develop ideas.

  • The creative proces and how to understand the different stages of creating.

  • Apply technical knowledge of programming, instruments in students artistic practice.

  • Collaborations with others; artists/musicians, art forms and formats. 

  • How to prioritise and structure time.

  • Acknowledging and handling artistic challenges in a creative, investigative, and analytical manner.

  • Discuss composition techniques within classical, electronical and rhythmic fields.

  • Developing the student's capacity for critical reflection on his/her own works and those of others in a non-judgmental manner and safe space.

  • Building a foundation for a community within the class, where one can find support, constructive feedback and friendships to rely on. 

  • Entrepreneurial competences in artistic practice, disuss the music industry and career details. 

  • Stress management, independent, collaborations, working with ensembles and other artists. 

Content

The semester includes the following guidance during artistic work with the student's own works.

  • Work on knowledge of periods and works, notation, arrangement, and form/style analysis.

  • Sparring with fellow students.

  • How to translate your idea, develop a composition.

  • Working with DAW, theoretical knowledge regarding form analyzing including: workshops, working with other performers, presentations, artists talks and seminars.

  • Work with multimedia projets and crossdisciplinary skills.
     
  • Possesses knowledge of main trends within composition technique, aesthetics, and style. Musical and technical practice, repertoire and literature.

For the interview, we would like to talk to you about the works you’ve send in and additionally be given a small assignment to solve. We send out the information regarding the assignment a week before the interview.

Kursus

Dag

Start

Underviser

Sted

Composition Course - start September 2023

Man

04.09.23 kl. 09.00

Sophia Sagaradze

Rytmisk Center - Vesterbro
Vesterbrogade 107 E
1674 København V

Composition Course - start February 2024

Man

19.02.24 kl. 09.00

Sophia Sagaradze

Rytmisk Center - Vesterbro
Vesterbrogade 107 E
1674 København V

Teachers

It is important to us that our teachers are experts in their respective fields. See the teachers on the courses HERE.

Schedule

The classes are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.00-13.35 both days.
A total of 10 lessons per week. Note that you must bring your own laptop with your preferred DAW installed as well as headphones.

Extra classes

If you wish, you can expand your schedule with additional classes.

You can choose the extra classes from the Rytmisk Centers website under Adults

When you know which extra classes you want, please contact department head Lis Wessberg by email: liw@rytmiskcenter.dk She will make sure that the extra classes fit into your regular schedule.
When you choose extra classes in addition to your regular schedule, you get a 30% discount on the extra classes you choose.

Social activities

In addition to the regular weekly classes, there will be various events during the semester, such as Colab week across all the Intensive courses, Artist talks and concerts. In addition, all students at De Intensive are offered individual study guidance which includes industry, education etc.

The Intensive Composition Course takes place in Copenhagen.

If you have questions about the course, please contact Lis Wessberg at liw@rytmiskcenter.dk or +45 9363 6606.

 Periods of courses 2023 and 2024

AUTUMN
Periode of the course: September 4. - December 15.
Registration deadline: August 11.
Entrance tests: Week 34 (August)

SPRING 2024
Periode of the course: February 19 – June 7.
Registration deadline: January 7.
Entrance tests: Week 4 (January)

PRICE

21.000 / SAP 19.700. Danish kroner.

Payment deadline is 2 days after confirmation of admission to the course. Alternatively, by agreement with the office, the course can be paid in monthly rates.

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