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| Name of the curriculum | Composition and Music Technology |
| Speciality code | HLi-2022 |
| Program code | 215391 |
| Curriculum level | bachelor´s |
| Language of study | english |
| Total capacity | 180 EAP |
| Mode of study | full-time study, regular studies |
| Study programme group | music and theatre arts |
| Additional information | The study programme is included in the study programme group of Music and Theatre Arts and the studies may be conducted according to Government of the Republic Regulation No. 62 of 11.07.2019 "Standard of Higher Education", appendix 3 |
| Official length of programme | 3 years, 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS) |
| Curriculum registered | 12.05.2020 |
| Altering curriculum | 15.04.2020 |
Conditions of admission - required prerequisites gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education) or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education. Additional specific requirement-musical training. - special requirements: - entrance examinatsions, tests, include transcripts of previous education with application Entrance examinations in specialty field and music theory |
| Program goals - To provide students who already have a musical background prior to the Academy, with an education on a high international standard and responding to the requirements of contemporary musical life, in the respective fields of composition, audiovisual and electroacoustic/computer composition, and sound technology. Completing the program is a pre-requisite for entering master's degree studies. - Supporting an open learning environment that helps and further contributes to the skills and knowledge obtained from the curriculum. - Establishing conditions for personal and artistic growth. - Developing communicative competence, responsibility and co-operation abilities. |
| Learning outcomes of program Upon completing the curriculum, the student will be able to: 1. Compose music without assistance and realize creative ideas on a professional level. 2. Refer to appropriate compositional techniques and methods necessary for completion of creative projects. 3. Display awareness of Western music history and music theory, and various issues and aesthetical ideas of contemporary music. 4. Display knowledge of the wider field of humanities and arts. 5. Apply basic pedagogical skills. 6. Integrate the learnt topics, issues and musical material into one's own musical projects in various ways. 7. Communicate and participate, both written and colloquial, in his/her own language of instruction, and at least one more language, in musical discussions and on various musical topics. 8. Successfully participate in team work and various initiatives that contribute to society and community in a wider and responsible way. 9. Assess critically one´s own level of knowledge and skills, and continue with music/ composition studies on the next academical level, or in other relevant and meaningful ways. |
| The content of study program The curriculum consists of the following components and modules: A Major 50 ECTS credits B Courses related to major 60-75 ECTS credits - Sound technology and software - Foundations of contemporary music and audiovisual art - Additional practical courses C Courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and humanities 45-60 ECTS credits - Courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and humanities D Bachelor`s exam 10 ECTS credits |
| Status of module |
| Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations: The study programme will be completed by obtaining the 170 ECTS credits (major 50 credits, courses related to major 60-75 credits, courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and humanities in general 45-60 credits) and Bachelor's exam 10 ECTS credits. - final certificate, diploma, qualification certificate: Diploma of BA and Diploma Supplement - obtained degree: humanitaarteaduse bakalaureus /Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/ |
| Level of qualification: First cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 6, European Qualifications Framework Level 6 |
| Academic department: Department of Composition and Improvisational Performing Arts |
| Major and minor field of study, specialization Major: Composition and Music Technology Specialization: HL13 Classical composition EL13 Electroacoustic Composition AV13 Audiovisual Composition HR13 Recording Arts |
| Access to further study: Master`s studies |
| Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Bachelor's degree or corresponding qualification |