MUR205 Individual Performance 3

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended prerequisites

• MUR122-1 Individual Performance 1

• MUR126-1 Individual Performance 2

Course contents

The course emphasizes the main instrument, interpretation and co-writing collaboration. Emphasis focus on further developing creative and technical skills and a personal artistic expression on the student's main instrument.

 

In ensemble the focus is on co-writing songs with other students. You will learn to write music on commission and work closely with other students in the writing process, recording and completion. The student learns about copyrights, both as a practitioner and author.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

• be able to work independently and creatively within their main area

• be able to make and perform artistic choices and assessments

• have knowledge of song text writing work and different forms of music

• have knowledge of the main stakeholders in the music industry related to music publishing

• be able to apply main instrument-related music technology

• have knowledge of methods for co-writing and producing their own music
  

Examination requirements

• Approved attendance in compulsory classes

• Approved submission of 3 co-writing assignments in ensemble

• Approved participation in 1 interpretation

• Approved participation in 1-3 projects and / or seminars

 

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

Teaching methods

Each student is given individual instruction on their main instrument. During the course, the student participates in interpretation, (LIVE: performance with self- and peer assessment, as well as feedback from lectures), as well as various compulsory projects and/or seminars.

 

A performance project towards a given target group is part of the course, and seminars are provided. In this project the students collaborate across the bachelor's program in electronic music and the two specializations in popular music performance. The project's scope, target group and process are presented at the start of the semester.

 

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

 

Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.

 

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. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

Not applicable

Offered as Single Standing Module

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual portfolio submission consisting of two parts:

• Part 1: 15 minutes of recorded music

• Part 2: A written reflection paper of approx. 500 words

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester An overall grade is given for the portfolio.

Grade: Pass/Fail.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
MUR203 – Main Instrument 2	10
MUR204 – Individual Performance 3	10
MUR253 – Individual Performance 2	10
MUR254 – Individual Performance 2	10