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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Prerequisites

  • MUR107 Theory and methods of popular music research (10 ECTS)
  • MUR204-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS) / MUR205-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • be able to reflect on various aesthetic ideals that characterize electronic music and to reflect on how these emerge in one's own practice
  • have strengthened their professional foundation to master relevant tools and techniques within electronic music in relation to their own practice.
  • be able to analyze own and others' compositions
  • know relevant performance-related research
  • know central discourses about technology in the musical field
  • know academic perspectives in the field of electronic music

Contents

This course contains a practical, performer-oriented part and a theoretical part which will strengthen the student's ability to practice and reflect on electronic music. The practical part emphasizes advanced studio techniques, while the theoretical part examines different ways of understanding and discussing musical and technical elements in electronic music, as part of the basis for planning and carrying out the bachelor thesis.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is conducted in groups, seminars and supervision in connection with assignments. In the theoretical part, musical and technical elements are examined by reading selected articles and other literature, music examples and watching video clips, followed by analysis, reflection, discussion and theory presentation.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected scope of work is 27 hours per. credits.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • 2-6 approved compulsory assignments

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

Examinations

An individual portfolio exam consisting of two parts:

  • Part 1: A sound production / music production with approx. 10-15 minutes
  • Part 2: A written reflection describing the process with a minimum of 500 words

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester. An overall grade is given for the portfolio.

Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, 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.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No
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