Course

Extensive Instrumental Studies II - Classical (PDM200KD)

The course is an artistic specialisation in vocal/instrumental performance or conducting with individually adapted learning activities. The course builts on PDM100KD Extensive Instrumental Studies I.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

PDM200KD

Vekting (stp)

30

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

Norwegian

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

The course includes further rehearsal and performance of a versatile repertoire. The individual student's field of interest and personal musical preferences will be considered, but will be challenged at the same time. The student's artistic and instrument technical/conducting skills, as well as communication skills, will be central to the course's content. The repertoire is planned in collaboration with the main instrument teacher and accompanist and should normally contain music from different eras and styles.

Learning outcome

After completing and passing the exam, candidates must have acquired the knowledge, skills and general competence that enable them to:

General competence

  • have an artistic profile that provides the basis for a professional career as a performing musician

Knowledge

  • have knowledge and insight within the subject area at a professional level

Skills

  • convey artistic intentions on a professional level

Forkunnskapskrav

Extensive Instrumental Studies I - Classical (PDM100KD)
Completed exam in PDM100KD Extensive Instrumental Studies I.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Performance 1/1 45 Minutes Letter grades


Final performing exam in the spring semester, with a repertoire of approx. 45 minutes. For instrumental/vocal students, the programme may include chamber music, but the main focus must be of a soloist nature. It may also contain, for example, orchestral excerpts for use for auditions for professional ensembles.The exam for conducting students is a final concert in which they conduct an ensemble.

Repertoire from previous exams cannot be used, with the exception of major works where parts have been previously performed.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

100% compulsory attendance at classes. Participation in internal and external concerts and projects is also required to some extent. The subject demands students' independent effort and discipline.

To be able to take the exam in the subject, the student must have approved all mandatory work requirements.

Check the faculty's "Attendance requirements", which follow UiS's examination regulations.

A repertoire list must be delivered on Canvas by the announced deadline.

Fagperson(er)

Study Adviser:

Anne Siri Norland

Course coordinator:

Bjørn Einar Halvorsen

Method of work

Working methods will be concentrated on individual teaching/ensemble instruction, individual work, accompaniment, concerts and dissemination activities, repertoire knowledge, chamber music, projects, workshops, master classes and interpretation.

Students are responsible for keeping up to date with information on Canvas.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Extensive Instrumental Studies II - Classical (PDM200_1) , Extensive Instrumental Studies II - Classical (PDM200KD_1) 30

Åpent for

Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Study Adviser:

Anne Siri Norland

Course coordinator:

Bjørn Einar Halvorsen

Tilbys av

Faculty of Performing Arts

Faculty of Performing Arts

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1