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Course syllabus - Main Instrument, continuation course 1 for Singers

Scope

15.0 credits

Course code

KMI123

Valid from

Autumn semester 2021

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2020-11-25

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The objective of the course is for the student to acquire enhanced vocal, scenic and textual skills and knowledge, and to further develop his/her own artistic expression to, as an artist, become more individual and independent.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to

  1. musically and technically use and perform with the own instrument based on an awareness of methods
  2. perform a varied and for each student technically and musically challenging repertoire from different musical styles
  3. show understanding of demands concerning professional auditions for singers
  4. critically analyze textual content and adequate pronunciation in the musical and scenic interpretation

Course content

  • Instrumental and vocal technical instructions
  • Musical interpretation
  • Scenic instructions
  • Masterclass - performance of repertoire with teacher/instructor in front of other students
  • Repertoire knowledge
  • Analysis of text

Specific requirements

At least 20 credits Main instrument or equivalent. Audition is also required.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar (Main instrument), 11 credits, passed performance in individual main instrument lessons concerning learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM2, Seminar (Masterclass), 1 credit, passed performance in masterclass concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM3, Seminar (Collaborative work), 3 credits, passed performance in individual lessons in interpretation concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Repertoire list is created in the beginning of each semester for every student in collaboration with teacher in main instrument.