Semester start for Live Electronics, 1-year programme
Semester start for Live Electronics, 1-year programme
We look forward to seeing you! Discover what awaits you as a new student.
Welcome as a new student
Congratulations on receiving a place at the 1-year programme in Live Electronics at the Faculty of Fine Arts!
We have compiled important information regarding the start of your study programme below.
Welcome to UiA and Campus Kristiansand!
Find more details about the study programme:
- alessandra.bossa@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 13 31
- lars.bogen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 22 85
- pia.goul@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 24 12
Important information about the programme
Equipment needs
The Faculty of Fine Arts recommends that all students bring their own equipment where possible.
All students must bring their own computer or Mac with the necessary software used in the programme. Good quality headphones are important.
Recommended equipment
We recommend that you as a student;
- have a laptop that can run modern music software
- have headphones adapted to music production and live performance
- have one or more midi controllers
- have an external sound card
- have cables to connect your own sound card to a sound mixer
Semester start 2026
Orientation programme
Welcome programme for all new international students starting their studies at UiA.
- Time: 7 August, 10:00 - 15:00
- Location: Campus Kristiansand, B1 018
Digital mandatory session
- Time: 10 of August, 09.15
- Location: Digital, Zoom
This is where you will meet your fellow students and lecturer/ student adviser. There is no teaching on this day, but rather an introductory session where we get to know each other and learn what to expect for the semester ahead.
Attendance is mandatory.
Opening ceremony
Welcome to the formal opening of the academic year on the lawn at Campus Kristiansand, Monday 10 August 2026!
Buddy programme
UiA has a great buddy programme for new students! You will automatically become a member of a buddy group and will be contacted by a buddy already the weekend before semester start. This way, you know that someone will be there to greet you when you arrive at Campus Kristiansand on that day.
The first weeks
Tuesday 11 August
Course in Digital tools (in English)
Get to know the systems and software you’ll need as a student.
10:15-11:00: Digital tools
Buddy group activities
Wednesday 12 August
Buddy group activities
Thursday 13 August
Buddy group activities
Friday 14 August
Buddy group activities
Wednesday 19 August
Join us for a fun barbecue party! The Heads of Department at the Faculty of Fine Arts will prepare hot dogs for our first-year students. It's the perfect chance to meet the staff and fellow students at the faculty.
Location: Outside the staff canteen (right across from the main entrance of Building K).
Time: 3-5 pm.
The event is free and all first-year students at the Faculty of Fine Arts are most welcome!
New student at UiA
Useful information for new students
Guidance and courses
We provide a wide range of courses, digital guides/courses, and personal guidance.
- Academic support and career guidance
- Essential systems and software
- University Library: literature searches, academic writing, proper source citation, and more
Welcome to Kristiansand!
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