MUK175 Main Areas 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music Performance

Teaching language

English

Course contents

Course includes:

• improvisation as well as playing by ear

• ensemble playing

• developing performance skills

• work on rehearsal techniques

• developing understanding of style and knowledge of repertoire

• work with ensembles in different setting

• concert participation

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall:

• be able to work in a creative manner both alone and in cooperation with others

• improve their knowledge about creative and independent working methods within their main areas

• acquire a basic set of skills within their areas

• command efficient ways of rehearsing and studying music

• acknowledge the instruments different roles within different styles, genres and historical eras

• be able to adjust their own expression according to different musical arenas and settings

Examination requirements

• Approved participation on minimum 1 concert per main area, hosted by UiA

• Approved compulsory lesson attendance

Further information is provided in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted through individual lessons and group lessons. During the course, the student will participate in different projects and seminars. Each student will receive tuition in both disciplines (individually and in ensemble). The tuition resources will be allocated 70/30 in favor of the students main discipline. There will be room for flexible organisation regarding various projects. Attending the lessons is compulsory.Parts of the tuition is mandatory. These will be presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

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

Evaluation

The course responsible, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of two parts:

• Part 1: Main area 1 will be conducted as a 15 minute practical test either individually or in groups. The test should reflect the work done within the selected classical main instrument discipline, and is scheduled together with a teacher.

• Part 2: Main area 2 will be conducted as a 10 minute practical test either individually or in groups. The test should reflect the work done within the selected secondary discipline, and is scheduled together with a teacher. Both must be approved to pass the exam. Further information is provided in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

 

Assessment: Pass/fail