ConductIT


Study programme description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Credits (ECTS)

30

Studyprogram code

V-CONDIT

Level

Half-year programme and shorter

Leads to degree

Full-/Part-time

Part-time

Duration

2 Semesters

Undergraduate

Yes

Language of instruction

Study program code: V-CONDIT
Study program name: ConductIT
Number of credits (ETCS): 10 or 30
Type of program: non-degree, continuing vocational training program
Full-time/part-time: part-time
Duration of the program: 1 year. It is possible to undertake the program several times with different courses.
Language of instruction: English and Norwegian
Program offered by: University of Stavanger, Faculty of Performing Arts

General qualification requirements for admission to the ConductIT study program:

  • Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Norw. GSK/“Generell studiekompetanse”)
    International applicants must document this according to the GSU list (General study skills for foreign applicants).
  • English language proficiency is required for admission to the ConductIT study program. For the courses School Band conducting, level 1 & 2, Scandinavian language proficiency is recommended.

In addition, there are specific required prerequisite knowledge qualifications for each of the individual courses in the program. These qualifications are evaluated by the faculty audition committee. Please refer to the individual course study plans for details. Final admission to the study program and its courses is decided by the dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts. Only one course of the ConductIT program can be followed at any given time - it is not possible to combine two or more ConductIT courses during the same academic year.

Learning outcomes

After completing and passing the examination for the courses in ConductIT, candidates will have acquired the knowledge, skills and general proficiency that will enable them to:

General proficiency

  • display a good understanding of the conductor’s role and function in rehearsal and concert situations and as a leader
  • set goals for their own learning and development as a conductor and leader
  • set goals for the ensembles they conduct

Knowledge

  • To know common conducting techniques and beat patterns
  • To understand principles of effective rehearsal
  • To understand key theoretical concepts in repertoire preparation
  • To identify main qualities of leadership required of a conductor

Skills

  • To perform communicative and clear conducting technique
  • To conduct quality rehearsals
  • To prepare repertoire efficiently

Career prospects

The programme will provide conductors with a platform to function in professional life, both purely conductor-related and as a music professional leader in the ensemble. This includes the understanding of one's own role in cooperation with the local community, in the voluntary and professional music life.

Course assessment

Routines for student evaluation in the course have been prepared at the faculty and are facilitated for these types of executive courses. The course evaluation takes place in accordance with UiS's quality system.

Study plan and courses

  • Janitsjar og Brass band

    • Janitsjar og brassband- nivå 1

      • VCI103: ConductIT – Wind and Brass Band conducting, level 1

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT – Wind and Brass Band conducting, level 1 (VCI103)

        Study points: 30

    • Janitsjar og brassband- nivå 2

      • VCI203: ConductIT – Wind and Brass Band conducting, level 2

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT – Wind and Brass Band conducting, level 2 (VCI203)

        Study points: 30

  • Orkester

    • Orkester- nivå 1

      • VCI102: ConductIT – Orchestral conducting, level 1

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT – Orchestral conducting, level 1 (VCI102)

        Study points: 30

    • Orkester- nivå 2

      • VCI202: ConductIT – Orchestral conducting, level 2

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT – Orchestral conducting, level 2 (VCI202)

        Study points: 30

  • Skolekorps

    • Skolekorps - nivå 1

      • VCI104: ConductIT - School Band conducting, level 1

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT - School Band conducting, level 1 (VCI104)

        Study points: 30

    • Skolekorps - nivå 2

      • VCI204: ConductIT – School Band conducting, level 2

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT – School Band conducting, level 2 (VCI204)

        Study points: 30

  • Express

    • Express

      • VCI101: ConductIT Express – Fundamentals of conducting

        Year 1, semester 1

        ConductIT Express – Fundamentals of conducting (VCI101)

        Study points: 10

Admission requirements

Higher Education entrance qualification

Nordic applicants are required to have completed upper secondary school and achieved general qualification for university entrance (GSK).

International applicants must provide documentation of general eligibility for university entrance according to the GSU list (Higher Education Entrance Qualification).

Prior learning

Alternatively, applicants aged 25 years and older, without documentable upper education entrance qualifications, may request to have their qualifications assessed on the basis of prior learning. This entails, for example, all acquired skills accumulated through paid or unpaid work, continuing education, leisure activities or other. Applications for prior learning must be well documented.

Language requirement

As a general requirement for admission to ConductIT, all applicants must document proficiency in English on sufficient level recognised by the University of Stavanger. Please see English language requirements for detailed information regarding required score.

Exceptions for language requirements are made on the basis of the dean's decision.

Application: Local Admission

Application Deadline: 1 March