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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

  • MUR121-1 Individual Performance 1
  • MUR253 -1 Individual Performance 2

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • have insight into different work situations within the professional music scene
  • have built up technical flexibility within their main field of study
  • be able to link his/her own artistic practice to relevant genres in popular music
  • the ability to identify strengths and areas for development in their own artistic practice
  • be able to present their own artistic practice in a credible and professional manner
  • be able to plan and carry out musical events such as concerts or presentations where the student's artistic voice is expressed
  • have acquired a personal expression in their creative and performing work

Contents

The course includes instrument teaching, interpretation/house concert, ensemble playing, workshops and project weeks. Emphasis is placed on further developing creative, creative, performing and technical skills within their main field of study. The work of developing the student's own musical signature is central. This takes place through work on an understanding of style, exploration of opportunities within one's own main field of study and interaction with other musicians. Through their own practice, the student works to handle, investigate and analyze artistic challenges.

Teaching and learning methods

The course includes instrument teaching, interaction, seminars and projects. Each student is given individual instruction on his or her instrument. The teaching can be organized in groups if appropriate. The interaction teaching takes place in groups and in various projects. During the course, the student participates in interpretation/house concert, as well as various compulsory projects and/or seminars.

For the students on the programme in Music Performance – Popular Music, the ensemble teaching takes place in fixed ensemble bands and in various projects, with different forms of communication. Through interpretation/house concerts in larger and smaller groups, the students gain insight and experience in various forms of feedback and performance. Mastering performance and strengthening the student's dissemination and performing practices are central to the course.

For the students on the programme in electronic music, the ensemble teaching is organised so that the student can choose different areas such as DJ hybrid, Live-Lab, co-writing, studio band, ensemble or sampling and Live Remix ensemble. Eligibility in the ensemble teaching may vary based on the number of students.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • approved attendance at compulsory teaching
  • 1-2 approved ensemble concerts/projects during the course
  • 1-3 approved compulsory assignments
  • approved participation in at least 1 interpretation/house concert during the course
  • an approved proficiency test on their main instrument
  • Submission of elements related to the implementation of the exam concert within given deadlines

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Performing popular music

Concert of approx. 45 minutes. Students are assessed individually. The repertoire is set in consultation with the teacher/supervisor in the main subject area.

Electronic music
Individual performance of approx. 45 minutes in the form of a concert or presentation. Repertoire and choice of form of performance are set in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Further information will be given 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

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
MUR310 – Main Instrument 3. 25
MUR313 – Individual Performance 4. 25
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