- Year of study: One semester, spring
- Final assessment: Oral presentation
- Language of tuition: Norwegian/English
Course description
Introduction to Practical Performance Psychology provides the student with fundamental and practical tools related to performance preparation, performance psychology, and maintaining their own mental health throughout their studies and professional careers.
The course offers a holistic perspective on the life of a musician and facilitates the development of sustainable and self-supportive work habits.
The course is not available to students who have previously passed Musician's Health, Motivation and Practice (PROF10) and Stage Awareness and Artistic Expression (PROF11). The course serves as a foundation for admission to Practical Performance Psychology – Advanced Course (PRAPRE21).
Course coordinator: Conducting, Voice and Church Music Department
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- reflect on their own practice habits, goal setting, and professional development
- have experience with and be able to apply techniques for managing stress
- have experience with techniques for performance preparation and stage presence
- be able to reflect on their identity as a performing musician
- be familiar with key principles for maintaining physical and mental self-care
Overview
The course addresses key topics in a musician’s life, including:
- practice strategies
- goal setting and motivation
- focus, stage presence, and performance anxiety
- self-care, stress management, and mental health
- musician identity
Structure
The course consists of a combination of group instruction, practical exercises, as well as reflection tasks and homework assignments.
Classes are conducted in groups over five sessions of 3 hours each. Students are expected to work on course material and exercises outside of scheduled teaching hours
Course requirements
Active participation is mandatory. Normally, absence exceeding 20% (one session) will result in the student failing the course.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment.
Students are assessed based on the learning outcomes of the course. The final assessment is graded as pass/fail and is determined by the course instructor based on a recorded video presentation.
Video Presentation
The student creates a video presentation of approximately 5 minutes, in which they discuss their use of performance psychology knowledge in their own practical work, illustrated with examples from the curriculum and specific, self-selected cases.
Deadline: The video presentation must be submitted on NMH's digital learning platform no later than May 15.
New assessment
In case of a new assessment, the course must generally be completed in its entirety again.
Syllabus
Approximately 175 pages