Course - Practice and learning - MUSP4156
Practice and learning
About
About the course
Course content
The course is based on methodology for practicing. By a theoretical and practical approach to practicing the instrument, the students will obtain an increased insight in and understanding of how to develop their technical and musical skills, including musicality as phenomenon. The students are expected to both individually and through working in colloquium etc., reflect on experiences in practicing, interpretation and performing music. The course will give the students a base for and understanding of practicing in a life-long perspective.
Learning outcome
Skills:
The candidate:
- has developed basic understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of practicing
- can recognize and articulate different learning strategies in their own work
- can consider their own practicing-process, and has experience in giving constructive feedback to other students
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has basic knowledge of different learning strategies, didactic methods and and models
- has knowledge of methods for interpretation and practice
- has knowledge of mental and physical preparations needed for performing situations
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures and seminars
- Colloquia, minimum 8 during the academic year, each with subsequent brief report.
- The student keeps a log of his/her own exercises
- Regularly assignments/exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
- Weekly assignments
Further on evaluation
Practical oral test 10 minutes, where the student explains and evaluates his/her own practice process throughout the academic year. The specific assignment is given one week in advance.
Minimum of 80% satisfactory participation in all mandatory activities in the course.
All mandatory activities must be approved before the student can have the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Subject areas
- Music Performance Studies