- Year of study: Year 2, over two semesters
- Final assessment: Essay
- Prerequisites: Admission to one of the study programmes in which the course is included
- Language of instruction: English
Course description
The course should enable the student to work independently on topics concerning theory and to relate them to their own practice. The course is organised into different modules.
The course is based on Music History, Analysis and Aesthetics I (EXMUS10E).
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, the student is expected to
- demonstrate their ability to work independently on topics concerning music history, analysis, performance and musical thinking
- be able to relate theory to their own performance practice
- be able to convey and discuss relevant historical, theoretical and practical musical knowledge
- be able to apply material from artistic research and development
Overview
The course involves further specialisation in subject areas studied in Music History, Analysis and Aesthetics I (EXMUS10E). The subject areas are organised into modules which look in depth at selected topics and are designed to give the students tools to allow them to work independently. Examples include use of source materials, analytics tools, insights into stylistic and historical attributes, reflection on and application of philosophical perspectives on music, and relating the theoretical contents of the modules to own practice.
The modules on offer may vary from year to year but Norwegian Music History is normally one of the modules. The student should complete two modules during the course.
Modules
- Norwegian Music History
- Musical aesthetics (or an alternative module): The module provides an introduction to historical models which have had an impact on music as an object for aesthetics.
Structure
The tuition is organised into concentrated blocks and is primarily given as lectures, seminars and group work. There are reading lists and mandatory practical exercises for all modules. The structure and teaching format will be determined at the start of the academic year. Active participation is expected of the students.
The students are automatically registered for tuition/supervision and assessment in the subject in line with the progression set out in the individual education plan.
Course requirements
Active participation in the modules is mandatory. This normally means that an absence of more than 20 percent from the teaching will result in the student not passing the module.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be met before the student can be given a final assessment.
The assessment is based on the learning objectives for the course. The final assessment is graded and is determined on the basis of two essays. The assessment is carried out by two internal examiners
Essay
The student should submit two essays during the course. The topic for each essay will be set by the course tutor.
- One essay on Norwegian Music History with apporx. 3,500 words should be submitted electronically by the date set by the course tutor, normally within two weeks of completing the module.
- One essay on Musical aesthetics (or an alternative module) with approx. 3,500 words should be submitted electronically by the date set by the course tutor, normally within two weeks of completing the module.
The student will be given an overall assessment for the course at the end of the academic year.
New assessment
In the case of re-assessment, the same procedures apply.