Individual Route 1: Main Subject
Module code
M-MA-ZWMS1
Curricular domain
Practical Classes
Credits
24
Group size
1
Number of course weeks
n/a
Class duration
n/a
Total contact hours
32
Study load
640
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
Admitted to the Master's
Competencies
pending
Aims
The main subject lessons allow the student to develop technical and performance skills, and to work on the development of creativity and knowledge of repertoire. The content of the main subject lessons is partly determined by the learning objectives as set out by the student in the study plan.
Relation to other modules
The main subject links in with other parts of the curriculum. The students learn to better control their instrument, which shows in their performances in the individual route, as well as in the performance lab. Within the main subject, they make choices and take initiatives that are based on their study plan, which they write in Connecting the Dots.
Content
The student sets out the personal learning objectives in accordance with the skills and general objectives mentioned in Competence Matrix Master of Music.
Students attend classes with internal instructors (ArtEZ instructors). The study plan describes how the available hours for individual main subject classes will be used. Students always discuss the repertoire to be studied en played with their teachers.
Mode(s) of instruction
(Master)classes by internal, concert visits, individually supervised by the main subject teacher(s) selected.
Material & Tools
A great diversity of existing solo and ensemble repertoire and optionally pieces developed together with composers.
Student activity
Self-study, preparation for concerts, interim auditions, internships, rehearsals.
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Formative (January and June):
Public concerts throughout the year.
Summative:
Granting of 24 EC after the second term.
A 75-minute Interim Performance assessed by a panel of teachers, supervised by an examiner.
Criteria
See assessment form Main Subject 1.
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 assess the presentation and portfolio integrally.
Resit options
New audition.
Module summary
The main subject lessons allow the student to develop technical and performance skills, and to work on the development of creativity and knowledge of repertoire. The content of the main subject lessons is partly determined by the learning objectives as set out by the student in the study plan.