Music

VUC offers a total of 90 ECTS of Music divided into smaller modules of 15 ECTS each.  Key words in our modules in Music studies are artist development, communication with music and music education at school. We can offer 15 ECTS modules taught in English if there is sufficient demand.

• Offered: Fall and Spring semester
• Level: bachelor's
• Faculty: Faculty of Education and Humanities
• ECTS: 15 
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Campus Bakkenteigen
• Admission deadline: Fall: 15th of May for exchange students, 1st of March for other applicants. Spring: 15th of November for exchange students, 15th of October for other applicants. NOTE: depending on demand, this course might be offered only to our exchange students. 
• Contact: Vibeke Bredahl, phone: 00 47 33 03 78 78
   

About the Modules

Depending on which aspect of music you are interested in, the course content will vary. We offer modules (15 ECTS) in many subjects such as history of music, communication with music, teaching culture at school (singing, dance, accompagniment), producing and arranging,  singing, artist development, choir work and music performance. Please, take contact with us with your specific wishes to see if we can help you. 

Generally speaking, the courses in Music have the following aims:

- Students will acquire knowledge and practical experience in playing an instrument and in the field of art education at schools.

- Students get an introduction to the variety of teaching aids available and to the use of information sources.

- Students develop understanding of the esthetic dimension in music and practice evaluating the aesthetic value of  a musical performance.

- Students will be encouraged to reflect on all aspects of the field and become more certain of their own potential and skills. 

- The students are expected to familiarize themselves with the wide variety of  musical expression and be able to use this knowledge in the context of childrens musical development.

- The students acquire knowledge of music as a cultural phenomenom and as a societal element globally, as well as a means of communication between people and cultures.

Target Groups

Preschool teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest in music. Foreign students  who have finished a minimum of one year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home countries. A certain proficiency in English is required in order to benefit from the courses.

Course Description

For more information, please contact Ms. Vibeke Bredahl (vibeke.bredahl@hive.no)