Course: Speed Date & Create Sessions credits: 3

Course code
SPCCV26SDCS2
Name
Speed Date & Create Sessions
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
3
Language
English
Coordinator
W.H. Buma
Modes of delivery
  • Action learning
  • Learning community
  • Practical / Training
Assessments
  • TEST-01 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

Who is this for?

This elective is for anyone who loves a creative challenge. Musicians, producers, and songwriters will team up to create full productions—one for each Speed Date & Create session. Working against the clock, you’ll collaborate on music that fits a specific concept, revealed at the start of each session.

What will you learn?

  • In this fast-paced, hands-on elective, you will:
  • Develop your ability to think in musical concepts.
  • Create effectively and efficiently under time pressure.
  • Work in teams and refine your ability to communicate musical ideas.
  • Leverage each participant’s unique strengths to craft distinctive pieces of music.
  • Train yourself to enter a flow state, deadline = deadline!
  • Give and receive constructive feedback to enhance your musical skills.

Content

What to expect?

This is a highly practical, immersive experience. Each session follows this structure:
  • Briefing: You’ll receive a concept and be tasked with writing, arranging, producing, and designing a track based on it.
  • Teamwork: You'll be placed in different production groups each session, where every member takes on a unique role.
  • Creation Process: Teams will compose, arrange, sound design, perform, record, produce, and mix their track—all within the session.
  • Final Listening Session: At the end of the day, each team presents their work.
  • Group Discussion: We’ll reflect on and analyze every team's creation, learning from each other’s approaches.

School(s)

  • Arts, Design & Built Environment