- Year of study: Two semesters, autumn and spring
- Final assessment: Assessment by the course instructor
- Language of instruction: Norwegian and English
- Prerequisite: Send application to valg@nmh.no. Deadline 19 April
Course description
The course gives students relevant experience in working life through planning, carrying out and reflecting on a project of the student’s own choice.
The project can be artistic or research-based and should address one or more of the following criteria
- preparing the student for the music world of today and tomorrow
- strengthening the collaboration between students across academic boundaries and music genres
- enhancing the development of the programme
- trying something new that is not included in the programme
- benefiting other students
Up to five projects will be granted based on submitted applications. Funding can be requested for operational costs, remuneration of mentors, dissemination, travel expenses, production, and rental of premises.
The criteria for approval are available on the elective course website.
The application must be submittet to valg@nmh.no by the deadline, 19 April at 11:59 pm.
Learning objectives
After completing the course the student is expected to
- have acquired experience in project preparation, planning and implementation of his or her own project
- have acquired basic knowledge about project budgeting, keeping accounts and making plans for future progress
- have gained experience in leading creative processes
- be able to work independently and together with others, and to lead a team
Overview
The course entails the management of the student’s own project, where the student establishes the necessary contact with collaboration partners, participants, advisers and coordinators. A project description must be written prior to initiating the project, and a project report after completion.
Active participation in the student project forum is required.
Structure
The course is structured as independent work and lectures. The lectures will include basic courses in project management and finance, and otherwise revolve around academic discussions of the various student-led projects.
The student will be responsible for the progress and academic quality of the project. The course coordinator will follow up on the project and assist the student as needed
Course requirements
The student draws up a project plan that includes the objectives of the project, a schedule, a list of the participants/collaboration partners and a budget (if relevant).
The project is presented at the student project forum.
The student submits a project report of 1500–2000 words documenting the activities and results of the project, such as any concerts held or presentations given. The report must also include a reflection on the utility and relevance of the project for the student’s own development and for the course of study as a whole.
Final assessments
The student is assessed in relation to the learning objectives of the course. The final assessment will be a pass/fail grade and is determined by the subject teacher on the basis of an individual assessment of the student’s academic level through the work accomplished in the course.
Reassessment
Any reassessment is subject to the same procedure as an ordinary assessment.