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MUZ00INL-COMP-1-OPT - Introduction to Compostition 1 optional40069/4722/2627/1/85
Study guide

MUZ00INL-COMP-1-OPT - Introduction to Compostition 1 optional

40069/4722/2627/1/85
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Directie keuzevak (Ba2) keuzevak 6sp
    • Directie keuzevak (Ba1/ Ba3) keuzevak 3sp
    • Muziekschriftuur Keuzevak
    • Orkestinstrument Keuzevak
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Directie - keuzevakken (Ba1/ Ba3) 3 sp
    • Directie - keuzevakken (Ba2) 6 sp
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevakken
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevakken
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevakken
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Weight: 6,00
Total study time: 180,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Swinnen Peter (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: De Pillecyn Jurgen (dut,eng), Van Parys Annelies (dut,eng)
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: A result of less than 8/20 is not tolerablefor this course unit.
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

Learning content that reinforces musical skills and insights
(e.g. knowledge of one's own repertoire and the ‘state of the arts’; knowledge of current orchestral practices, contextual knowledge (historical and contemporary perspective), research skills, knowledge of various musical styles and frameworks, research skills; study methods; repertoire building; mental preparation; embodiment; body control, mastery of musical notation or instrumental technique or coordination; knowledge of solfège aspects; creativity in interpretation, relaxation exercises; reflection; narrative performance, etc.)

  • Analysis of selected works from the broad repertoire, in line with the artistic and technical needs of the student at each stage of their development
  • Style exercises tailored to the artistic and technical needs of the student at each stage of their development
  • Original compositions

Learning content that strengthens the artistic and social position
(e.g. implementation and development of own artistic creation in society, developing and communicating about own artistic product, entrepreneurship, presentation and communication skills)

  • Collaborating with performers for the performance of own compositions
  • Intervision with performers, fellow students and teachers following performances of own compositions and compositions by fellow students

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music15,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation165,00 hours

Course Objectives

preparation for extra studies in the realm of composing

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period JunePortfolio100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period August/SeptemberPortfolio100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.