Universitetet i Agder

Aesthetics Workshop

MU-402-1

Included in Study

Master's Programme in Popular Music
Master's Programme in Music Management

Language of instruction

English.

Pre-requisites

ME-426-1 Musicological theory and method

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student should

have acquired knowledge about what constitutes quality within the arts
have developed creative skills through independent artistic work
be able to apply a business model based on the characteristics of an artistic expression
be able to apply aesthetics in a business environment
have developed a sense of the importance of cultural diversity and be able to recognise his/her own place within it

Course contents

The students will learn how to cooperate and produce an artistic product together in groups. They will have lectures in aesthetics, composition, song-writing, and simple music and visual production techniques. Based on industry knowledge as well as basic economic theories, the students will gain knowledge about how a creative investment is weighted towards and along with financial investment. By the end of the course, the students will have put their own creative works into a value portfolio, and thereby develop knowledge on how art and earnings are interrelated.

Teaching methods

Lectures on aesthetics and creativity are combined with practical workshops where students write lyrics, compose a piece of music, and make a recording of the piece. The final outcome will be used as the basis of a simple music video production which the students participate in producing. Students will learn to develop a business and marketing plan based on the music and video they make. The students will be coached in presenting themselves and their cases using techniques from drama and acting. The course also includes individual work with the music and video.

The expected workload for the student is 27 hours per credit

Examination requirements

Mandatory attendance is a premise. All work assignments must be passed before the final examination can take place. An overview of the workload will be posted on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Assessment methods and criteria

Take-home examination. The exam can be individual or in group.Duration: 4-days.

Assessed on the basis of pass/fail.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Type of course

Theoretical.

Level of course

Secound sycle.

Year of study

First year of master's programme.

Name of lecturer

Professor Bendik Hofseth.

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

Start

Spring

Campus

Kristiansand

Faculty

Faculty of Fine Arts

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