Composition BA

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About the program:

Composition BA is a three-year bachelor's degree program (BA) divided into three elective areas with two different admission channels:

• Composition and theory

• Open-area composition

• Compositions of electronic media

Students apply for the program with the elective fields Open-area composing, Composition and theory or Compositions of electronic media in mind. The first year is common in the electoral areas Open-area composition and Compositions and -theory, and their students can therefore take a position on whether they want to change their field of election end of Year 1.

As the program develops, students are given more scope to attend courses and acquire knowledge outside the ideal field they originally enrolled in.

Study structure:

In all the ideal areas, the focus is on the compositional methods of the 20th and 21st centuries, although with resistance in traditional music, sound and sound theory. It is also possible to seek cooperation with the students of other departments of the University of the Arts, for example in diverse projects within other departments, such as performing arts, film arts and design departments.

In the field of choice Composition and - theory, music writing forms the basis of the program Students study music theory, music literature and instrumental theory while also giving insight into new instrumental techniques and the world of electronic music Academic courses reflect diverse musical language, composition techniques, and the conceptual and aesthetic of 20th and 21st century students work closely with the faculty's instrumental and vocal students, that collaboration is realized in track concerts held at the end of each semester As the program progresses, students are allowed to compose for, and work with, professional musicians who have specialized in performing new music.

The open area Composition Polling Division offers students further scope for collaboration and research within composition Students are also introduced to experimental music and methods across the arts In addition, students are offered the opportunity to choose courses in electronic media composition or in other departments of the school depending on their field of interest. Students work closely with the faculty's instrumental and vocal students, that collaboration is realized in track concerts held at the end of each semester As the program progresses, students are allowed to compose for, and work with, professional musicians who have specialized in performing new music.

In the ideal field Composition of electronic media, students learn the foundations of sound design, phonology and music programming In group and private composition lessons, the compositional methods of electronic and computer music are emphasized. Furthermore, different possibilities in writing, interactivity and communication of music are studied, as well as the emphasis is placed on collaboration with other students and skills in performance, which is realized in track concerts at the end of each semester.

After completing his studies:

Composition studies are intended to provide students with the necessary foundation to attend continuing studies at master's level at the Iceland Academy of the Arts as well as foreign universities. Students who choose to focus on teaching can also enroll in a master's program in art education at LHÍ (MA/Mus.Ed(MT)).

Application and admission process

The application for studying at the Iceland Academy of the Arts is filled out in the application portal
The application process is in two steps: in the first step, the application is filled in with supporting documents and an application fee is paid. The second step is an admission process.

If the number of applicants who meet the admission requirements for study programs is below the minimum criteria will not be included in the course for the coming school year. Are applicants informed of this as soon as possible and the registration fee refunded, if it has been paid.

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The following supporting documents must accompany the application of bachelor's studies in composition:

The admission process takes place in three stages:

Admission requirements for Tónsmíðar BA are divided into general and specific admission requirements, but applicants must have completed a matriculation exam or similar program.

General admission requirements:

General admission requirements are a matriculation certificate, a final exam from a secondary school at the third qualification level, a similar exam from a foreign secondary school, or a minimum of 60 ECTS credits from an accredited university Applications must be accompanied by a certified copy of the diplomas and a certified copy of the study history summary.

Admission to the school may be granted to those applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's degree studies at the school. See more details „exemptions for admission“

Admission committees evaluate applications based on submitted data as well as interviews and/or entrance exams in the relevant areas. The dean appoints an admissions committee for each study path in consultation with the subject manager and the admissions committees work according to the procedures presented to the applicants.

Specific admission requirements:

Student counsellor at IUA is Ragnhildur Ísleifs Ólafsdóttir.the music department's admission requirements are advanced music exams or similar qualifications.