Individual Route 2: Free Space
Module code
M-MA-ZWFS2
Curricular domain
Practical Classes
Credits
4
Group size
n/a
Number of course weeks
n/a
Class duration
n/a
Total contact hours
n/a
Study load
112
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
Admitted to the second year
Competencies
pending
Aims
The student may choose the content of the free space, if related to the learning objectives as set out in the study plan. Criteria that must be met are: uniqueness, creativity, entrepreneurship, and/or showing initiative. a small individual budget is allocated each year to be used for classes and or education-related activities.
Relation to other modules
The content of the Free Space links in with all other parts of the curriculum. The student makes choices and takes initiatives that are based on their study plan, which they write in Connecting the Dots.
Content
Students set their own learning objectives in consultation with the mentor. Criteria that must be met relate to Creative ability, Communication skills, and Organisational skills (see Competence Matrix Master of Music).
The student may pick the content of the Free Space independently, if related to the learning objectives as set out in the study plan. Examples include: participation in Bachelor courses (such as project weeks, chamber music), more involvement in the Residence Project (see Performance Lab), internships in the work field with professional ensembles, participation in a renowned masterclass, recording a demo, etc.
Mode(s) of instruction
Dependent on own implementation, as set out in the study plan.
Material & Tools
n/a
Student activity
Dependent on own implementation, as set out in the study plan.
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Formative (January and June):
Public concerts throughout the year.
Summative (January):
Granting of 10 EC after the second term.
A 45-minute Pitch concept final presentation and portfolio for substantiation and justification, accompanied by
digital documentation, assessed by main subject teacher(s), mentor and research coach.
Summative (June):
Granting of 32 EC after integral assessment.
Final performance, including portfolio for substantiation and justification, accompanied by digital documentation, including a reflection report are assessed by a panel of two main subject teachers, research coach, external specialist and a peer student. Input of other (external) teachers (i.a.) counts towards the assessment. The panel is chaired by the mentor or another independent member.
Criteria
See integral assessment forms Assessment Master of Music, semester 3 and Assessment Master of Music, semester 4.
Pass requirements
The evaluators' ratings are equally weighted in the assessments, which is expressed in a mark between 1 and 10. A 5,5 or higher mark results in a pass.
After the performance, the student receives oral feedback by the chairman of the panel. This feedback is a summary of the evaluations and remarks of the various members of the assessment panel.
Examination procedure
Formative: instructors involved give their assessments in writing, which will be put in the student's portfolio.
Summative: Panel of teachers, supervised by an examiner assesses the presentation and portfolio integrally.
Resit options
Additional assignment related to deficiencies.
Module summary
The student may choose the content of the free space, related to the learning objectives as set out in the study plan. Criteria that must be met are: uniqueness, creativity, entrepreneurship, and/or showing initiative. A small individual budget is allocated each year to be used for classes and or education-related activities.