Study of Modern Techniques 1

Subject guarantor:

Luboš MRKVIČKA, Václav KUČERA

Name of lecturer(s):

Luboš MRKVIČKA, Václav KUČERA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

a) Thorough introduction to the main developmental current of 20th century music history.

b) Instruction is focused, primarily, on the basics of dodecaphonic composition methods,

c) on serial and modal procedures,

d) on probablilty principles and priniciples of minimal music.

e) Monitored, particularly, is that the students exhaust stimulants for innovation in their own music language.

Mode of study:

1 hour per week, exercises.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Mastery of fundamental composition skills of traditional techniques. Experience with 20th century music.

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

a) Examples of working with single-voice, two-voice and three-voice dodecaphonic study material.

b) Modal studies and detail studies of other contemporary techniques are a practical supplement to lectures over comtemporary composition principles.

Recommended or required reading:

Score analysis of the given style (2nd Vienna School).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

none

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity, attendance, composition level of the developed study. Credit.

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)