Theory of Composition II. 2

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Subject guarantor:

Iva OPLIŠTILOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Iva OPLIŠTILOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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An understanding of basic past theory works and mainly the present regarding analyses of music works and composition.

Mode of study:

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Lectures and analysis of provided documents. Student self-study according to the instructor.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

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Regular (at least 75%) attendance in instruction and active participation in discussions. Complete and presented paper analyzing a kinetic structure. Study of assigned literature for the final exam.

Course contents:

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Music blocks. Techtonic functions. Motivation and demotivation - topicalization and de-topicalization. External and internal consolidating tools. Fracture. Macro-techtonics - micro-techtonics. The transcendence of music elements. Assembly techniques - assembly, mixing, collage. Composition projects. Tendency of contemporary compositions: principle of fade, indetermination, dodecaphonic balance, refrain technique, symmetry, element restriction, single core composition (model, cryptogram, ?)

Recommended or required reading:

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Janeček, Karel: Tektonika - Supraphon, 1968

Kresánek, Jozef: Tektonika - Opus, 1996

Risinger, Karel: Hierarchie hudebních celků - Panton, 1969

Risinger, Karel: Tektonika - HAMU, 1998

Medek, Ivo: Úvod do procesuality jako komplexní kompoziční metody (JAMU, 1998)

Assessment methods and criteria:

Lesson attendance, completed assigned exercises.

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Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

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Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

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The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Composition (Mg) - Specialization electroacoustic music (next compulsory subject)
• Composition (Mg) - Specialization Composition (next compulsory subject)