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Name of the curriculumJazz Studies
Speciality codeJMi-2022
Program code215387
Curriculum level bachelor´s
Language of study english
Total capacity180 EAP
Mode of studyfull-time study, part-time study
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 examination in specialty field
Program goals
The goal of the program is
- providing students who already have a musical background prior to the Academy, with an education on a high international standard, responding to the requirements of contemporary musical life, in the field of jazz. 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. Demonstrate excellence on one's main instrument, be fluent in jazz improvisation, display understanding of different jazz styles and knowledge of repertoire.
2. Apply technical skills in ensemble, show ability to perform in different venues, be co-operative and express one's creative ideas effectively.
3. Display awareness of jazz music history and theory, plus understanding of its cultural and social background.
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, 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 Practical courses related to major ECTS 70 credits
- Practical courses
C Courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and humanities 40 ECTS credits
- Music Theory, Music History, Pedagogy and General Studies
D Bachelor´s exam 10 ECTS credits.
E Elective courses, 10 ECTS credits.

Status of module


Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations:
The curriculum will be completed by obtaining the 170 ECTS credits (major 50 credits, practical courses related to major 70 credits, courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and humanities in general 40 credits, elective courses 10 credits) and passing the 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: Jazz Music 180 ECTS credits
Specialization:
JM11 Jazz Music (Keyboards)
JM12 Jazz Music (Guitar)
JM13 Jazz Music (Percussion)
JM14 Jazz Music (Bass)
JM15 Jazz Music (Voice)
JM16 Jazz Music (Saxophone)
JM17 Jazz Music (Violin)
JM18 Jazz Music (Trumpet)
JM19 Jazz Music (Trombone)
JM20 Jazz Music (Flute)
Access to further study: Master`s studies
Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Bachelor's Degree or corresponding qualification