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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

  • MUR121-1 Individual Performance 1
  • MUR125-1 Individual Performance 2

Learning outcomes

  • be able to work independently and creatively within their main area
  • be able to make and perform artistic choices and assessments
  • be able to apply various methods for efficient and targeted rehearsal or production of music
  • have a broad and reflective basis for recognizing and understanding different forms of musical work in relation to their main area
  • be able to apply main instrument-related music technology

Contents

The course contains main instrument teaching and ensemble. In the subject, emphasis is placed on further developing creative and technical skills, as well as further development of a personal expression within one's main area.

Teaching and learning methods

Each student is given individual instruction on their main instrument. During the academic year, the student participates in interpretation, as well as various compulsory projects and/or seminars. Students specializing in popular music performance music are especially challenged this semester to work with the recording of musical material and to know the various processes involved.

For the students on the performing popular music programme, the ensemble teaching takes place in permanent ensembles and in various projects. At the end of the semester, the ensemble has a studio session where you record some of the material you have worked on this semester

For the students on the program in electronic music, the ensemble is organized so that the student can choose different areas in which they want to work. DJ, Live-Lab, co-writing, studio band, ensemble or sampling and live remix are examples of options. Eligibility may vary based on student numbers

Parts of teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the start of the semester. Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • Approved submission of 3 co-writing assignments in ensemble
  • Approved participation in 1 interpretation
  • Approved participation in 1–3 projects and / or seminars
  • an approved skill test on its main instrument. The proficiency test is conducted during the course

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Performing Music – Popular Music:

An individual portfolio submission consisting of:

  • 15 minutes of recorded music. The recorded music can consist of several productions. Repertoire is decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.
  • A written reflection paper of approx. 500 words.

Electronic Music:

An individual portfolio submission of 15-20 minutes of recorded music. The recorded music can consist of several productions. Repertoire is decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Grade: Pass / Fail

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

Not applicable

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUR203 – Main Instrument 2. 10
MUR205 – Individual Performance 3. 10
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