MUK221 Bachelor's Thesis
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Randi Margrethe Eidsaa
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishPrerequisites
MUK107-4 Philosophy of Science, Aesthetics and Analysis
Course contents
The bachelor assignment will primarily be based upon the student’s main instrument or main areas, but can also be related to projects from the courses MUK177 Outreach and dialogue or MUK171 Concert production, entrepreneuring and communication/presentation in a societal perspective. The work shall result in a paper of around 15-20 pages. The problem/thesis statement must be approved in advance. The paper shall be delivered according to academica standards indicated in detail at the start of the semester.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall:
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be familiar with relevant work done within research and development for the subject
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be able to apply scientific methods in the subject
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be able to reflect upon his/her own practice and choice of method related to the chosen topic for the assignment
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be able to present the project idea as well as results, both in a written and oral manner
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be able to present their projects by using modern technological solutions
Examination requirements
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Delivered and approved project description for the assignment
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Approved compulsory attendance for lectures
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Approved attendance of 2 individual supervision sessions
Teaching methods
The course is conducted through lectures, group work and individual supervision. Attendance is compulsory. Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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 written paper. Length: around 7000 words.
Assessment: Graded A-F