- Year of study: Second year, two semesters.
- Final assessment: Essay/Reflection paper.
- Prerequisites: Admission to one of the applicable study programmes.
- Language of instruction: Norwegian/English
Course description
The course should enable the student to work independently on topics concerning theory and to relate them to their own practice. The course is made up of a number of modules.
The course is based on Musicianship I (EXMUS10) or Music History I (MUHIST12).
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, the student is expected to
- demonstrate their ability to work independently on topics concerning musichistory, analysis, performance and musical thinking
- be able to relate theory to their own performance practice
- be able to convey and discuss relevant historical, theoretical and practical musical knowledge
- be able to apply material from artistic research and development
Overview
The course involves further specialisation in subject areas studied in Musicianship I (EXMUS10) or Music History I (MUHIST12). The subject areas are organised into modules which look in depth at selected topics and are designed to give the students tools to allow them to work independently. Examples include use of source materials, analytical tools, insights into stylistic and historical attributes, reflection on and application of philosophical perspectives on music, and relating the theoretical content of the modules to own practice.
The modules on offer may vary from year to year. The student must complete a total of two modules during the course.
For students on the bachelor programmes in conducting, church music, composition and music education – classical
Obligatory modules:
- Musical aesthetics: The module provides an introduction to historical models which have had an impact on music as an object for aesthetics.
The english speaking students on the Bachelor of conducting programme will take part in the Norwegian Music History module instead of the Musical aesthetics module.
Elective modules:
- The students must complete one elective module. Available modules will be announced at the start of the academic year.
For students on the bachelor in music performance programmes – improvised music / jazz and music education – jazz/pop/rock
Obligatory modules:
- Festival andconcert production: The module will give the students an introduction to analysing concerts, staging and events production and associated literature. Working with the Section for Outreach and Events Production and the respective music departments, the students should organise a festival / series of concerts (programming, planning, marketing and practical execution).
- Jazz history: Introduction to stylistic and aesthetic techniques used in selected works from jazz history in the form of a project week with a project ensemble.
Structure
The tuition is organised into concentrated blocks and is primarily given as lectures, seminars and group work. There are reading lists and mandatory practical exercises for all modules. The structure and teaching format will be determined at the start of the academic year. Active participation is expected of the students.
For a summary of indicative workload, please see the “Structure” section of the relevant programme of study.
The students are automatically registered for tuition/supervision and assessment in the subject in line with the progression set out in the individual education plan.
Course requirements
For students on the bachelor programmes in conducting, church music, composition and music education – classica
No separate course requirements.
For students on the bachelor in music performance programmes – improvised music / jazz and music education – jazz/pop/rock
Festival and concert production:
- Active participation is mandatory for this course. This means that more than 20 per cent non-attendance will normally cause the student to fail the module.
Jazz History Module
- Active participation is mandatory for this course. This means that more than 20 per cent non-attendance will normally cause the student to fail the module.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be met before the student can be given a final assessment.
The assessment is based on the learning objectives for the course. The final assessment is graded and is determined on the basis of what is required for the specific study programme below. The final assessment will place emphasis on the essay linked to the student’s chosen module / the jazz history module. The assessment is carried out by two internal examiners.
For students on the bachelor programmes in conducting, church music, composition and music education – classical
The student is required to submit two essay during the course. The assignment text is produced by the course inctructor.
- One essay linked to the Music aesthetics module to be submitted to the academy’s digital learning platform by the date set by the course instructor, normally two weeks after completion of the module. Scope: approx. 1,500 words.
- One essay linked to chosen module to be submitted to the academy’s digital learning platform by the date set by the course instructor, normally two weeks after completion of the module. Scope: approx. 2,500 words.
For students on the bachelor in music performance programmes –improvised music / jazz and music education – jazz/pop/rock:
- One essay linked to the festival and concert production module. To be submitted to the academy’s digital learning platform by the date set by the course instructor, normally two weeks after completion of the module. Scope: approx. 1,500 words.
- One reflection paper linked to the Jazz History Module to be submitted to the academy's digital learning platform by the date set by the course instructor. The text must contain a reflection upon the process leading to the final oral presentation. Scope: approx. 1,500 words.
- Oral presentation for fellow students with a duration of approximately 15 minutes. The presentation can be delivered as a live performance, a video recording, or a live-streamed presentation.
The student will be given an overall assessment for the course at the end of the academic year.
New assessment
In the case of re-assessment, the same procedures apply.