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MUS-3405 Artistic research and methods of enquiry - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Musikkonservatoriet
Type of course
Obligatory course for students studying on the Master in music performance. Cannot be taken as a stand-alone course.
Course overlap
MUS-3105 Artistic research and methods of inquiry 10 ects
Course contents
The course focuses on:
- theories and methods connected to artistic research and reflection
- ways of articulating artistic reflection, both orally and in writing
- laying the foundation for reflection work connected to the master's project
Objective of the course
After completing the course, the student will have the following competences:
Knowledge:
- ability to apply up-to-date knowledge in the field of artistic research to develop the student's musical perspective and carry out independent artistic research
- knowledge of theories and methods of artistic research and artistic reflection
- knowledge of ethical questions especially within art and artistic research
- familiarity with current quality standards within the student's own instrument and area of specialisation
Skills:
- ability to make use of essential theories of artistic research
- ability to reflect over and defend choices of methods and processes in their own artistic work
- ability to convey artistic reflections, both orally and in writing
- ability to communicate and convey own artistic work to a broader public
Competences:
- ability to analyse and discuss their own artistic intentions in relation to the history of music, tradition, style, and aesthetics, as well as cultural and societal perspectives
- ability to analyse and critically evaluate material from artistic and academic research and use this in their own work
- ability to communicate with peers and the general public both orally and in writing
- ability to identify relevant ethical questions and display high levels of academic integrity
Language of instruction
English and Norwegian
Teaching methods
The course takes place over two semesters in 3-4 blocks per semester. The instruction includes both classroom teaching and individual supervision.