MUK177 Outreach and Dialog

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music Performance

Teaching language

English

Course contents

The course has its starting point in the meaning of music at both an individual and a societal level. It has three sub-division: Music in a multi-cultural society, Music and therapy, Creative musical activity and in workshops. The core is the development of communication/presentation skills through practice-based projects as well as studies of related theory.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall:

• have knowledge of which role music plays in society’s socio-cultural life

• have knowledge of forms of musical communication/presentation that have been developed within cultural instititions during the previous decade

• be able to plan, execute and assess musical communication/presentation and interaction projects focussing on dialogue

• be able to describe and take part in social situations in which musicians perform together

Examination requirements

• Recognized compulsory attendance for the lessons

• Recognized participation in two dialogue-based musical projects

Teaching methods

The course is conducted through supervised projects, student presentation and practical exercises.

Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, 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.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

• Individual project assignment that must include a description and evaluation of a completed practice-based project. Weighting: 50%

• Indivual oral test related to both the project described and the course curriculum. Weighting: 50%.
  Assessment: Graded A-F