MUS-3411 | UiT

Type of course

The course can only be taken by students in the Master programme in music performance.

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-3111 Music technology 30 ects

Course content

Students will receive a broad introduction to the field with particular weight on the use of music technology in performance and creation.

Basic competences in:

Music production and the use of music technology in artistic practice
Recording and mixing of audio
Theory relevant to the course

Objectives of the course

After completing the course the student will have attained the following competences:

Knowledge:

ability to evaluate, realize, and convey their artistic intentions with use of music technology
knowledge of relevant theory and methods in the field of music technology

Skills:

ability to compose with the help of music technology
ability to use music technology in performance contexts
ability to make, record and mix music productions

Competences:

ability to work independently in a music studio
ability to identify relevant ethical dimensions

Language of instruction and examination

English and Norwegian

Teaching methods

Instruction is a combination of weekly classroom teaching and practical studio tasks including recording, mixing, and composing with the help of music technology. There will also be workshops on live sound and concerts where students play using music technology. In addition, individual supervision and instruction will be given in connection with practical tasks and the planning and completion of recordings. Students should have access to their own computer and preferably their own recording software.

Schedule

Schedule (semester 2)

Examination

Examination:	Weighting:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Off campus exam	0/1	7 Days	A–E, fail F
Oral exam	1/1	20 Minutes	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Submission of compositions, arrangements and recording			Approved – not approved
Performance of own works and participation in a concert			Approved – not approved
Practical tests			Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

submission of compositions, arrangements, and recordings by agreement with the teacher
performance of own works and participation in a concert where music technology is used in a performance context by agreement with the teacher
practical tests, including in the use of studio techniques by agreement with the teacher

More info about the oral exam

Oral exam on the material submitted for examination.

Re-sit examination

In the case of a fail grade, a resit examination is available in the next semester with reworked or new exam recording

Info about the weighting of parts of the examination

Home exam with adjusting oral exam. The oral exam can adjust the grade in the course, up or down within the entire grading scale.

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