Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Master's Exam Creative Project (Orchestra Instrument)26683/3638/2627/1/10
Study guide

Master's Exam Creative Project (Orchestra Instrument)

26683/3638/2627/1/10
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 5
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Orchestra Instrument (focus Podium) (Master's Exam Creative Project Orchestra Instrument) within Instrumental / Vocal studies
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Orchestra Instrument (focus Podium) (Master's Exam Creative Project Orchestra Instrument) within Instrumental/Vocal Studies
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 18 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Malaise Jeroen (dut,eng)
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2026 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 540,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Orchestra Instrument 4.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

The student has demonstrated mastery of the learning objectives of the previous module: Creative Project 1, and has received approval from the coordinator and the principal subject teacher following a pitch of the project proposal.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.4 The student makes music in an artistic project in a creative manner.
The student can devise from a concept a concrete project that offers added artistic value to the performance of the chosen repertoire.
1.5 The student can move his or her public through the means of artistic dialogue.
The student demonstrates that he or she has the required skills to work with an external organisation which is actively performing and with professional programming.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student has an artistically persuasive expression and masters the musical parameters, demonstrates creativity, and forms a bond with the audience.
3.1 The student can employ his or her social and communication skills in order to take on a leadership role.
The student compiles a portfolio that includes documentation regarding the project’s artistic concept, the project plan, the target audience, the technical specifications, practical information, collaborations, promotional materials, and a personal reflection.
During the preparation and execution of the project, the student fulfills a dual role as the person with final artistic responsibility and as a manager in organizational, business, and production matters.
The student can position him- or herself in an intercultural and international context.
The student can devise a creative project taking into account his or her own artistic profile and the intended target audience and can use the correct artistic building blocks for this concept (such as repertoire choice, location, artists, presentation fo
The student demonstrates that he or she has the required skills to work with an external organisation which is actively performing and with professional programming.
4.1 The student has extensive knowledge of the broader cultural and (musical) historical context and can use this in his or her artistic practice.
The student clarifies his or her artistic profile and where appropriate, that of the group of performers.
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student is able to draw conclusions as to the creative process, working in a team and the end result by the means of his or her own reflection, reflections of fellow students (be they co-collaborators or simply attending the performance) and those of

Course content

Read the Creative Project Study Guide.
The Master's Exam Creative End Project must offer significant added value to the musical performance and have a unique and personal creative approach.
The format for the Creative End Project is open. Students are encouraged to think beyond the conventional forms of the recital or lecture-performance. Ideally, new forms of concert experience will be explored, resulting in a performance that can find its place in the professional cultural landscape and offers social relevance.

The student devises a concept in relation to their own artistic profile and the intended target audience, and develops this into a feasible project.
The student
- plays the leading artistic role: the Master’s exam is an individual project, linked to artistic research.
- takes a leading role in organisational, business and production aspects
- directs the other participants in the project.

Study material (list)

Scores from the Creative Final ProjectMandatory
Suitable instrumentMandatory
Access to final projects and master's theses from previous yearsRecommended

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis14,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours526,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00
1st examination periodPortfolio50,00