Guidelines project report Master of Music

In the Master of Music you have to obtain a minimum of 5 EC’s per Study Year (140hrs of
study time) for projects in- or outside our institute that are not directly connected to EC’s
you get for other curriculum courses (since you are not allowed to get credits twice for the
same activity). The type of projects that are admissible for this part of the program are
categorized as follows:
- colloquium activities (obligatory 1EC)* = CA
- performance activities in our institute** = INT
- performance activities outside our institute** = EXT
- arranging activities = ARR
- educational activities*** (maximum of 2EC) = EDU
- production activities = PROD
- entrepreneurial activities = ENTR

*Colloquium activities
It is mandatory to include at least 1EC (=28 hours of study load) of colloquium activities.
Such activities include following lectures, symposia or other academic events with regard to
the role of the arts in our society or on research in the arts. You can choose lectures offered
by Fontys University of the Arts. For instance, the Intercultural Art and Science Lectures or
The Master Art Education Masterclasses. You can also visit symposia and lectures outside
FHK concerning relevant topics like artistic research, climate change, migration, war, nature,
diversity, inclusion, sustainability and resilience.

**Performance activities (internal & external)

These include playing concerts, participating in masterclasses, participating in summer
schools, participating in projects, etc.

***Educational activities
You are allowed to add teaching or other educational activities with a maximum of 2EC = 56
hours of study time

Explanation
We would like to have a report of these activities in your portfolio. For each activity you have
to fill in the form below. Note that 1EC equals 28 hours of study time. You are also allowed
to use ½ EC, which covers 14 hours of study load. It is, however, your Study Career Coach
who decides how many EC can be assigned to a given activity.

You can file requests throughout the study year with a final deadline of June 15. Be aware,
that you are not allowed to get EC’s for activities that took place more than a year ago.
Request form - Project Master of Music

Name Student:
Study Year:
Student Number:
Name Study Career Coach (SCC):
Date of the Request:

Activity Category# Request for amount Pass/Fail (to be

of EC filled in by SCC)
Orchestral Project EXT 1
with Kamerata Zuid
Colloquium CA 1/2
Teaching Clarinet EDU 2

#Categories
- colloquium activities (obliged 1EC) = CA
- performance activities in our institute = INT
- performance activities outside our institute = EXT
- arranging activities = ARR
- educational activities (maximum of 2EC) = EDU
- production activities = PROD
- entrepreneurial activities = ENTR

Fill in for each activity

1. Timetable
Date & time of the activity

2. Content
Describe the activity as precisely as possible. Also include city, location. Describe your role in,
contribution to or significance of the activity. Maximum of 250 words per activity. For
colloquium activities add a description of the event presenting the main conclusions
derived!
3. Time Investment
Specify your time investment in the activity you described. The following specific rules will
apply:
a] travel & residence time may not be used in the calculation;
b] individual study time (self-study) is allowed, if and only if well justified via an
individual study schedule;
c] rehearsal time is allowed, if justified properly via rehearsal schedule;
d] external performance activities: include (if applicable) acquisition, writing
program notes, contact with external organization, etc.

4. Reflection
Every activity will be assessed as a learning activity. This implies that you have to motivate
clearly what you learned from the activity in light of your future as a professional musician.
You could use the following questions (max. 250 words):
a] what was the goal/purpose of the activity you did?
b] what went well, and what would you do differently in future activities (did you
realize the goal)?
c] what did you learn from participating in the activity?
d] how is the activity connected to your plans in your Vision Statement?
e] for colloquium activities: add your personal reason for participation connecting
the content of the event to your personal development as an artist.

5. Appendices
Include information that proves your attendance at the activity you described, such as a
poster/flyer/program with your name on it, photo’s, reviews, (video) recordings, feedback
letter form the organization/ artistic director/ masterclass professor, etc.