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MUSP4742

Artistic In-Depth Studies 2

Credits 45
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical examination and work

About

About the course

Course content

Artistic In-Depth Studies 1 and 2 form the main part of the performing Master's degree. The content depends on the chosen topic as it appears in the master agreement. The main part of the course is the student's individual work on their artistic project, obtaining a high level of artistry.

The student must in the start of the fall term submit a project description for the chosen in-depth-study., including working methods, concerts and progress plan.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

  • can articulate and discuss musical issues in a critically reflective manner
  • can analyze and relate to material from artistic development work and research and use this in their work

Skills:

The candidate

  • has developed their artistic skills to a high level
  • shows artistic integrity and maturity
  • can handle demanding challenges in the realization of their artistic intentions
  • can shape, reflect on and present an idea for an artistic development work
  • shows ambitions, independence and personal profile in his choice of repertoire
  • have some experience with relevant source material (literature, scores, recordings, etc.) in performing or creative work

General competence

The candidate

  • is able to familiarize oneself with and define an in-depth study area with relevance for one's own practice/creation
  • shows independence towards demanding artistic challenges and by initiating, implementing and leading various projects
  • can apply knowledge to expand their musical perspective and carry out independent artistic development work

Learning methods and activities

Individual instruction supporting the artistic project.

Accompaniment for applicable instruments.

Masterforum and workshops.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

It is the student's responsibility, in cooperation with the teacher, to keep track of appointments of teaching and activity in the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory lectures

Further on evaluation

During the autumn semester, the student must perform a concert or similar production. This work must be documented via sound or video recording, deadline medio April. This documentation is the part denoted as "work" in the examination arrangement. The concert is assessed together with the final, practical, examination concert. The repertoire in the two concerts must as a general rule be different, but should have a clear link to the chosen in-depth study. If part the same repertoire is to be repeated, this must be agreed together with teaching supervisor, and a written justification must follow. If one of the assessment activities is failed, the student will have a new assessment in the part that was failed. The length of the practical exam is 45-60 minutes, depending on the student's musical instrument. All subtopics within the Master in performing music must be passed to get access to exam in this course.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Completed MUSP4740 Artistic In-Depth Studies 1 or equivalent.

Subject areas

  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical examination and work
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Work
Weighting 1/2
Practical examination
Weighting 1/2

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Work
Weighting 1/2
Practical examination
Weighting 1/2