Master Exam in Performance or Composition
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 40
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- MUV352
- Number of semesters
- 2
- Teaching language
- English and/or Norwegian.
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The aim of the course unit is to aid the student to reach a high level of musicianship, where he/she is able to make original and independent artistic choices.
Performers will prepare a repertoire that will be performed in a public concert. The concert should reflect the student's artistic profile and specialization developed trough master level studies. The student will also participate in various group and ensemble activities.
Composers will continue their composition work and present a portfolio of works that has been created throughout the master programme. In connection with the presentation of the portfolio, a public concert will be organized. The concert should reflect the student's artistic profile and specialization developed through master level studies.
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
- display a high level of technical ability on his/her instrument/voice (performers) or in his/her composition work
- realize and convey his/her artistic intentions with a clear personal profile
- display independence when facing demanding artistic challenges
- use his/her gained knowledge to expand on his/her musical perspectives and carry out independent artistic research
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include individual tutorials, group tuition and/or master classes throughout both semesters.
The student will, in arrangement with his/her main discipline tutor and the programme coordinator, participate in selected group lectures/seminars, ensemble activities (orchestral practice, sinfonietta, chamber orchestra etc.) and projects organized by the Grieg Academy. Further information will be given at the beginning of each semester.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Performers will be assessed on a public concert of at least 70 minutes. The repertoire will be chosen with approval from the student's principal instrument tutor. The repertoire may include one piece from a previous assessed performance. An audio recording of the performance must be made for documentation purposes.
Composers will be assessed on the portfolio of the pieces they have created throughout the master programme. The portfolio will include at least 45 minutes' worth of scores or other forms of notation with audio recordings. The student will also be assessed on a public concert consisting of selected pieces from the portfolio. An audio recording of the concert must be made for documentation purposes.
Assessment: At least two examiners, of whom one will be external.