ConductIT

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.