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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student shall:

  • have acquired advanced skills on their principal instrument
  • have acquired comprehensive knowledge inside the chosen specialisation
  • be able to apply knowledge and skills in new areas when accomplishing assignments and projects within a specialised field
  • be able to disseminate comprehensive independent work and master various forms of expression in the academic discipline of music

Contents

This course gives the students the opportunity to further develop their skills as performing musicians through musical performance, including principal instrument classes, interpretation classes, music production and musical presentation. The course focuses on individuality, artistic personality and musical identity, and the aim is to give the student advanced knowledge of the music field. This will also acquire knowledge of various musical genres and interpretation.

Teaching and learning methods

As a Popular Music Performance or World Music student, tuition will be given through individual instruction on the student's principal instrument and in interpretation classes. Additionally, seminars will be arranged for the students.

For Electronic Music students, supervision in performance, composition, Live Electronics, programming or studio work will be given individually and in groups.

For Songwriting students, the course emphasises on textual work, lectures and group work, as well as individual effort.

Digital tools will be used if expedient. The student must have access to a personal computer.
Semester plans will be posted on Canvas at semester-opening. The workload is estimated to 27 hours per credit. Compulsory attendance.

Examination requirements

  • All work assignments must be passed before the final examination can take place.
  • Participation in obligatory tuition activities.

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

Examinations

Concert. Time: 30 minutes.

Assessment: Pass/fail

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.

Other information

Course for incoming exchange students at Master's Programme in Popular Music.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 10:38:18 PM