KONSTNÄRLIGA FAKULTETEN
Programme syllabus
Master Programme in Music Drama
Second cycle
120 Higher Education Credits
Programme code: K2MUD
Utbildningsplan
Konstnärligt masterprogram i musikdramatik
Avancerad nivå
120 högskolepoäng
Programkod: K2MUD
This document is a translation of the Swedish original for reference purposes only. In the event of
any discrepancy between this translated document and the Swedish original, the original shall
prevail. The Faculty assumes no responsibility for this translation or for direct, indirect or any
other forms of damages arising from the translation.
1. Confirmation
On 17 February 2010 the University of Gothenburg’s Board of the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts
established and approved the programme syllabus for the Master Programme in Music Drama. The syllabus was
revised by the Dean at the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts 24 May 2012 and 30 November 2015.
The syllabus will apply from the Autumn Term 2016.
The main field of study is Performing Arts
Department: Academy of Music and Drama
Reference number: G 2015/592
2. Entry requirements
For admission, applicants must have a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent of at least 180 higher
education credits from a school of dramatic arts or equivalent. Additionally, a special eligibility requirement
applies, to be assessed via an entrance exam that will form the basis for the selection of successful eligible
applicants.
3. Purpose of the study programme
The purpose of the programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and experience of artistic processes
to prepare them for their future professional roles as opera singer/musical theatre artist. The programme prepares
students for postgraduate studies and is given in English or Swedish, depending on the composition of the group.
4. Higher education qualifications to which the study programme leads
Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Music Drama, 120 credits
(Konstnärlig masterexamen i musikdramatik, 120 hp)
5. Learning outcomes
According to the Degree Ordinance of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100, Annex 2), to be
awarded a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts a student must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge and understanding
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the
field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in areas of the field as well as specialised insight into
current research and development work, and
- demonstrate familiarity with methods and processes for dealing with complex phenomena, issues and situations
in the field.
Competence and skills
- demonstrate the ability to formulate new issues autonomously and creatively and contribute to the formation of
knowledge, solve more advanced problems, develop new forms of personal expression as well as to reflect
critically on his or her artistic approach and that of others in the main field of study
- demonstrate the ability to create and execute his or her own ideas with his or her own personal expression, to
identify, formulate and solve artistic and creative problems autonomously and also to plan and undertake
advanced artistic tasks using appropriate methods within predetermined time frames
- demonstrate the ability both nationally and internationally to present and discuss his or her works and artistic
issues in speech, writing or in other ways and in dialogue with different audiences, and
- demonstrate the competence and knowledge required to work autonomously in a professional capacity.
Judgement and approach
- demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant artistic, social and
ethical issues
- demonstrate insight into the role of art in society, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing
learning.
Local Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- independently and systematically analyze and argue in support of the importance of methodological work in the
artistic process
Skills and abilities
- independently complete an advanced role study
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- independently and using their own personal expression, improvise based on different interpretations of their
character's relationship to another character
Judgement and approach
- assess and reflect critically on their own artistic approach to specific issues at an advanced level
6. The main content and structure of the study programme
The programme is full-time studies and is intended to assist students in deepening their artistic craft, their
reflective musical creation, and their musical performance and to prepare them for possible postgraduate studies.
An independent degree project will document the advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in which students
have reflected on their own artistic work from artistic and scientific perspectives. Second-cycle studies are based
on the personal qualifications of students, where various artistic, academic, and personal perspectives are
explored. Students have the opportunity to develop their own approaches and personal profile using these new
skills and experiences.
The programme’s studies are divided into the following courses:
Term 1
MDG220
MDG221
SG2101
HEC
Performance in Music Drama 1
Independent Project (Degree Project) 1
The Reflective Practitioner 1
15
7,5
7,5
Performance in Music Drama 2
Independent Project (Degree Project) 2
Opera and Society in Historical Perspectives
15
7,5
7,5
Performance in Music Drama 3
Independent Project (Degree Project) 3
The Reflective Practitioner 2
15
7,5
7,5
Performance in Music Drama 4
Independent Project (Degree Project) 4
Art, Leadership and Communication
15
7,5
7,5
Term 2
MDG220
MDG221
MDG223
Term 3
MDG220
MDG221
SG2120
Term 4
MDG220
MDG221
SG2303
7. Additional information
Students will evaluate the programme’s courses anonymously in writing at the end of each term. At the
programme’s conclusion, students will evaluate it in its entirety anonymously in writing. Regular reviews of the
programme are conducted by following up course evaluations, revising course and programme syllabuses and
other quality assurance work.
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