M-FT-OWG

Profile, extension and depth: Community, Practical, Theory

3

approximately 10

approximately 10 visits to operas of 2-3 hours in length in Amsterdam (throughout school year); approximately 10 discussion/review classes of 2 hours in length

see above

approximately 45 hours

39 hours

Admitted to ArtEZ Composition for Film and Theatre, year 2; admitted to Muziektheater year 3; admitted to Jazz & Pop, year 2.

See Competencies Matrix.

Developing a broad understanding and insight into opera and the experience in the opera hall, itself. Gaining an understanding of the history of opera as well as its aesthetics. Meeting makers and other professionals in their work surroundings. Learning how to write about an opera experience, using critical vocabulary and observations.

History of Classical Music, History of Jazz & Pop Music.

In Opera Werkgroep a group of students will visit approximately 10 productions of the Nationale Opera in Amsterdam and will learn how to write reviews of these opera performances. One time per month the group will also come together to share reviews and reflections and to gain new insights about the genre. Two times per year the students will share their reflections with the artistic director of the Nationale Opera during a discussion.

Group lessons both in Amsterdam (at the opera performances) and in Arnhem. Only live.

Visits to performances*

*No additional costs will be incurred for tickets to performances or rehearsals; however, students must pay for their own transportation to and from the (Amsterdam) opera house.

n/a

Assignments throughout the course (reviews, etc.), Active Participation.

The student should have attended performances and contributed to discussions and written reviews.

The student has completed this module if they are awarded a minimum grade of 5.5.

Any tests conducted online are valid only if they are done without interruption. The assessor will decide whether or not such tests are valid.

See the Education and Assessment Plan.