Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Research Skills41292/3445/2526/1/29
Study guide

Research Skills

41292/3445/2526/1/29
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • Compostion
    • Instrumental / Vocal Studies
  • Bridging Programme Composition
  • Bridging Programme Conducting
  • Bridging Programme Instrumental
  • Bridging Programme Vocal
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Agsteribbe Frank, Proot Stephanie, Senden Yves, Vanden Abeele Hendrik
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

4.2 The student possesses the correct tools to carry out research.
The student knows the most important reference works, catalogues and databanks for music research.
The student knows the principles and methodology of heuristics: literature study and bibliographical references.
4.3 The student reflects critically on him- or herself and his surroundings.
The student can locate and critically read sources related to music.

Course content

Read the studyguide:

* Introduction to basic principles of research and investigation in the arts.
* Introduction to the principles and methodology of heuristics: literature review and bibliographic reference.
* Introduction to the most important reference works, catalogues and databases for music research.
* Research and critical reading of music-related sources.
* Start to Write: basics of academic writing

Study material (text): Mandatory

* Own notes
* Teaching materials provided via Digitap
* Computer with internet connection and access to library with online resources
* Conservatoire library
* Quickstart Research most recent version (Dutch and English version available)
* Writing Guide / Style Guide (most recent version)

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials20,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours70,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodReflection assignment during the examination series100,00The total exam time for this knowledge and understanding test consists of the allocated time for this test plus an additional 1/4 exam time for all students. This extra exam time includes any individual adjustments.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodReflection assignment during the examination series100,00The total exam time for this knowledge and understanding test consists of the allocated time for this test plus an additional 1/4 exam time for all students. This extra exam time includes any individual adjustments.