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| Name of the curriculum | Composition and Music Technology |
| Speciality code | HLi-2023 |
| Program code | 215393 |
| Curriculum level | master´s |
| Language of study | english |
| Total capacity | 120 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 | 2 years, 120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS) |
| Curriculum registered | 12.05.2020 |
| Altering curriculum | 15.04.2020 |
Conditions of admission - required prerequisites Bakalaureusekraad (Bachelor's degree), rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom (Diploma of Professional Higher Education) or a corresponding qualification. Additional specific requirement - Bachelor level musical preparation. - 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 to: - provide students who have completed bachelor's studies, with an education on a high international standard in the field of music composition and recording arts, responding to the requirements of contemporary musical life and directed to the development of creativity; completing the program is a pre-requisite for entering doctoral degree studies; - support an open social and cultural environment that assists in mastering and applying the knowledge and skills both related to the major field of study and others described in the curriculum; - create conditions for developing human self-reflexion and a holistic understanding of the world; - develop communicative competence, sense of responsibility, leadership and collaboration skills of the student. |
| Learning outcomes of program Upon completing the curriculum: 1. According to profession the student will be able to: 1.1 compose music and realize various creative ideas on professional level of accomplishment; 1.2. apply a wide range of technological and compositional tools for solving issues pertaining to the fields of composition and sound technology; 1.3. recognize the technical and aesthetical problems and issues related to music recording and solve them with appropriate means; adapt to various recording situations and lead the recording session; 2. Display readiness for independent work in the field of profession, including working within an international framework, exhibiting initiative, responsibility, leadership and teamwork abilities; 3. Teach, instruct, and transmit information competently and professionally; 4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of some other field/fields related to music or cultural entrepreneurship; 5. Creatively integrate and apply the knowledge and skills obtained from the study into independent artistic activity; 6. Communicate and participate in his/her own language of instruction, and at least one more language, in musical discussions and on various musical topics; present and argue, both in written and verbal form, issues and theories related to one's field of study, with experts or lay people; 7. Effectively participate in team work both at work and in everyday life, display social responsibility and exhibit tolerance for different attitudes and values; 8. Take proper decisions in ethically complicated situations, demonstrate awareness of the moral and ethical aspects, as well as the possibilities, limitations and wider consequences of one's professional activity, discuss and argue topics and issues related to music and cultural life; 9. Evaluate critically the knowledge and skills obtained, continue further with professional studies and develop one's understanding of both music and culture in general. |
| The content of study program The curriculum consists of the following components and modules: A Major 30 ECTS credits B Practical courses related to major 35 ECTS credits - additional practical courses C Courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and general studies 35 ECTS credits - courses related to music theory and music history, - basic entrepreneurial skills - pedagogy and general studies D Master's degree examination 15 ECTS credits E Freely chosen courses 5 ECTS credits |
| Status of module |
| Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations: The curriculum will be completed by obtaining the 105 credits (major 30 credits, practical courses related to major field 35 credits, courses related to music theory, music history, pedagogy and general studies 35 credits, freely chosen courses 5 credits) and passing the Master´s degree examination 15 credits. - final certificate, diploma, qualification certificate: Master's Diploma, Diploma Supplement - obtained degree: kunstide magister /Master of Arts/ |
| Level of qualification: Second cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 7, European Qualifications Framework Level 7 |
| Academic department: Department of Composition and Improvisational Performing Arts |
| Major and minor field of study, specialization Major field of study: Composition and Music Technology 120 ECTS credits. Specialization: HL13 Classical Composition EL13 Electroacoustic Composition AV13 Audiovisual Composition HR13 Recording Arts |
| Access to further study: Doctoral studies |
| Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Master's Degree or corresponding qualification |