MUR202 Electronic Music Specialisation (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Andreas Waaler Røshol
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn and Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
Recommended previous knowledge
- MUR107 Theory and methods of popular music research (10 ECTS)
- MUR253-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS) / MUR254-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
- be able to reflect on different aesthetic ideals that characterize electronic music and how these appear in their own practice
- have strengthened their professional basis for mastering relevant tools and techniques in electronic music in relation to their own practice
- be able to analyze their own and others' compositions
- know how to use one's own practice in a research work that combines a written and performing part
- have a basic understanding of artistic research in electronic music
- be familiar with central discourses on technology in the musical field
- be familiar with academic perspectives in the field of electronic music
Contents
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching takes place as group teaching, seminars and supervision in connection with work on assignments. In the theoretical part, musical and technical elements are examined by reading selected articles and other text excerpts, listening examples and watching video clips, followed by analysis, reflection, discussion and theory presentation. In the performer-oriented part, the students present their own productions and excerpts from their own practice to each other. This facilitates mutual learning through feedback from both fellow students and teachers, with a focus on strengthening technical skills and artistic development.
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
- 2-6 approved compulsory assignments
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Examinations
The exam consists of 2 parts:
- Part 1: An individual portfolio exam consisting of two parts:
A finished audio product/music production 10-15 minutes with an accompanying written reflection on the production of at least 1500 words.
Part 1 constitutes 60% of the final grade.
- Part 2: Individual oral hearing of approx. 15 minutes based on part 1. Conducted digitally unless otherwise stated. Part 2 constitutes 40% of the final grade.
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.
Character expression: Graded grade.
New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.