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| Name of the curriculum | Contemporary Performance and Composition |
| Speciality code | CO-2023 |
| Program code | 122597 |
| Curriculum level | master´s |
| Language of study | english |
| Total capacity | 120 |
| Mode of study | full-time |
| 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. The consortium agreement of the international Master's Degree programme in Contemporary Performance and Composition has been signed by Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Estonia), Royal College of Music in Stockholm (Sweden) National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance in Lyon (France) and The Hamburg University of Music and Theatre (Germany) |
| Official length of programme | 2 years, 120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS) |
| Curriculum registered | 17.02.2013 |
| Altering curriculum | 29.05.2013 |
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 Degree project, audition |
| Program goals Masters in Contemporary Performance and Composition (CoPeCo) is a joint masters programme for educating performers and composers used to creative interaction during the preparation and presentation of new music and having a high proficiency in working across disciplines and with new technologies. |
| Learning outcomes of program On completion of the programme, the student is expected to: Knowledge and understanding - demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the field of forward-looking music creation and performance, including involvement in current trends within contemporary musical life as well as in-depth knowledge regarding artistic processes in general and his/her own working methods in particular, - demonstrate familiarity with methods and processes for dealing with complex phenomena, issues and situations in the field of music creation and performance - demonstrate knowledge and understanding of new media, its cultural contextualization in general and relation to the field of music specifically. Skills and abilities - demonstrate an ability to create and execute his/her own artistic ideas with a developed personal expression; to identify, formulate and solve artistic and creative problems independently as well as plan and undertake advanced artistic tasks using appropriate methods within predetermined time frames and thereby contribute to the artistic development and to evaluate this work, - demonstrate an ability both nationally and internationally to clearly present and discuss his/her work and artistic issues in speech, writing or in other ways and in dialogue with musical life and society in general, - demonstrate an ability to work closely and cross-disciplinarily with musicians as well as with practicians within other art forms, - demonstrate capacity to work within an international framework, to exhibit initiative, responsibility, leadership and collaborative abilities - demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to independently participate in and to work within musical life and other related fields of activities. Judgement and approach - demonstrate an ability to make critical assessments in the field of music creation and performance with regards to relevant artistic, social and ethical issues, - demonstrate ability to participate actively in society and demonstrate tolerance and respect towards diversity of attitudes and values - demonstrate understanding of the possibilities and limitations regarding music and its role in society - demonstrate an ability to identify the need for additional knowledge and to take responsibility for his/her ongoing learning. |
| The content of study program The programme is designed for 2 years (4 semesters) of studies. Each institution is responsible for organizing, carrying out and ensuring quality of academic work during one semester. The responsibility shall be divided as follows: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre - 1st semester Royal College of Music in Stockholm - 2nd semester National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance in Lyon - 3rd semester Hamburg University of Music and Theatre - 4th semester |
| Status of module |
| Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations: In order to complete the study programme, a student has to obtain the required credits for the modules and defend a Master's thesis (30 credits) consisting of a written analytical part and a creative project - 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 Performance Composition Performance-Composition |
| Access to further study: Doctoral Program |
| Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Master's Degree or corresponding qualification |