DELETED: Intermediate Studies: The Art of Composing in the Orthodox ChurchLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

Upon the completion of the course, the student - is able to describe the principles of composing in the Orthodox Church - is able to periodise the styles of composing in their historical contexts - has gained experience in using different media (music, scores, literature) for a written report

Content

During the course, the student becomes familiar with the styles of composing Orthodox church music in the Slavic (including Finnish) tradition from the 16th century until today, and with the general principles of composing in the Orthodox Church. The lectures feature plentiful music examples.

Qualifications

Prerequisites: recommended, but not compulsory: Basic Studies: Church Music in the Slavic Tradition

Further information

Time: 1st–4th period Offering data: All degree students of the University of Eastern Finland Campus: Joensuu Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Critical thinking, Internationalisation

Execution methods

Lectures are organised jointly with Advanced Course in Church Music: Orthodox Styles of Composition.

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lecture and exercise course 20 h, independent work (music examples, literature, study journal) 88 h. Evaluation criteria: Study journal 0–5