Course: Theoretical development CM 2 credits: 10

Course code
MZVP25TDCM2
Name
Theoretical development CM 2
Study year
2025-2026
ECTS credits
10
Language
Dutch, with parts in English, English
Coordinator
W. Buis
Modes of delivery
  • Assignment
  • Practical / Training
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Choir 2 - Presentation
  • CTS 20th century 2 - Assignment
  • Harmony & Analysis 2 - Written, organised by School
  • History 2 - Written, organised by School
  • Music practical piano 2 - Skills test
  • Orkestration 2 - Assignment
  • Semester beoordeling 2 - Assessment
  • Solfege 2 - Written, organised by School
  • Sound synthesis & Acoustics 2 - Assignment

Learning outcomes

After the course you will be able to do the following at a basic level:
1.2 You make music that is related to relevant musical contexts and can justify this on the basis of theory and research.
3.2 You position and profile yourself and your own practice in relation to developments in the field, work field and (developments in) society.
4.2 You observe, analyse and research. structured and traceable the field, work field and related (social) topics and reflect on how your own actions relate to this.

Content

You will receive lessons on general theoretical and technological aspects of working as a composer/music producer, such as music history, harmony and analysis, orchestration, digital music notation and sound analysis & acoustics. In this course you will work on practical assignments, including:
- developing (music) professional knowledge and skills and applying them in basic situations and contexts within your domain (1);
- exploring current developments within the field and establishing relationships and connections with your own context (3);
- methodically evaluating your own actions, skills and/or work (4).

School(s)

  • Prince Claus Conservatoire