Master project in music performance
About the course
Obligatory course for students studying on the Master program in music performance. Cannot be taken as a stand-alone course.
Through a master's project of their choice, the student will specialize in one or several areas. Experience in music performance at a high level and reflection over their own artistic work will give the student a high degree of awareness of the processes and methods of artistic research. The master's project will be carried out with the principal instrument teacher, supervisor, and other musicians (accompanist, band/ensembles).
Objectives of the course
After completing the course, the student will have the following competences:
Knowledge:
- advanced proficiently in analysing and discussing own artistic intentions
- an advanced knowledge of repertoire, performance traditions, and artistic practice within the student's choice of specialisation
- ability to apply up-to-date knowledge in artistic research to develop own musical perspective
Skills:
- ability to create, realise, and convey own personal intentions at a high artistic level
- ability to reflect over and justify choice of methods in the student's own artistic research
- ability to plan and carry out artistic research
Competences:
- high awareness of current quality standards within the student's principal instrument and specialisation
- ability to analyse and critically apply artistic and academic research in own work
- ability to identify relevant ethical questions and display a high level of artistic integrity
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- MUS-3904 Principal instrument 2 - Masterproject 60 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
English and NorwegianSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Practical exam | Duration: 60 Minutes |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Portfolio | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| On texts, and documentationstic documentation of the master's project: | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Midway performance | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Programme notes for the final performance exam | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
- Portfolio consisting of: programme notes from the midway performance
- Reflection texts, and other artistic documentation of the master's project by agreement with the teacher
- Midway performance in the form of a concert or equivalent artistic format (approx. 40 minutes)
- Programme notes for the final performance exam