Modern Composition Principles 3

Subject guarantor:

Luboš MRKVIČKA

Name of lecturer(s):

Luboš MRKVIČKA, Václav KUČERA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Seznámení s kompozičními metodami a principy hudby 2. poloviny 20. století a hudby současné. Získání praktických dovedností při aplikaci poznatků.

Mode of study:

2 hours/week, lecture, exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge from the previous semester.

Recommended optional programme components:

Independent study corresponding to the music literature. Listening experience and listening analysis.

Course contents:

a) Thorough introduction to the main development currents in music history of the 20th century.

b) Instruction focuses primarily on the fundamentals of dodecaphonic composition methods

c) Serial and modal procedures

d) Probability principles and minimal music principles.

e) Monitoring that the students employ all impulses in innovation in their music language.

Recommended or required reading:

Ištvan, Miloslav: Metoda montáže izolovaných prvků v hudbě. Panton, Praha 1973.

Ištvan, Miloslav: Jednohlas v soudobé hudbě. JAMU. Brno 1989.

Kohoutek, Ctirad: Projektová hudební kompozice. SPN, Praha 1969.

Messiaen, Olivier: Technik meiner musikalischen Sprache (překlad z franc.).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Application of knowledge in practice in the main study.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Consistent work. Results achieved. Exam.

Course web page:

http://katedraskladby.hamu.cz/

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Skladba (Bc) (next compulsory subject)