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Name of the curriculumComposition and Music Technology
Speciality codeHLi-2022
Program code215391
Curriculum level bachelor´s
Language of study english
Total capacity180 EAP
Mode of studyfull-time study, regular studies
Study programme groupmusic and theatre arts
Additional informationThe 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 programme3 years, 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS)
Curriculum registered12.05.2020
Altering curriculum15.04.2020

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