MUS-3405 | UiT

Type of course

Obligatory course for students studying on the Master in music performance. Cannot be taken as a stand-alone course.

Course overlap

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-3105 Artistic research and methods of inquiry 10 ects

Course content

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

Objectives 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 and examination

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.

Schedule

Schedule (semester 2)

Examination

Examination:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Oral exam	20 Minutes	Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Programme notes for midway and exam concerts		Approved – not approved
Revised plan for the master project		Approved – not approved
An artistic reflection text from the midway exam (1-2 pages		Approved – not approved
Oral presentation (20 minutes) based on the reading material		Approved – not approved

UiT Exams homepage

More info about the coursework requirements

programme notes for midway and exam concerts
a revised plan for the master project
an artistic reflection text from the midway exam (1-2 pages)
an oral presentation (20 minutes) based on the reading material

Re-sit examination

A resit examination is available in the next semester.

spring 2025 MUS-3405 Artistic research and methods of enquiry - 10 ECTS