Download Bachelor of Music Major Composition, Music and Studio productions

DEGREE PROFILE OF
Bachelor of Music
Major Composition, Music and Studio productions
Degree Programme: Music
(Dutch: Muziek; Major Compositie, Muziek- en Studioproducties)
TYPE OF DEGREE & LENGTH
Single degree (240 ECTS credits/4 years)
INSTITUTION(S)
Hanzehogeschool Groningen; Prins Claus Conservatorium
(Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen; Prince
Claus Conservatoire)
The Netherlands
ACCREDITATION ORGANISATION(S)
Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie, NVAO
(Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders)
PERIOD OF REFERENCE
The programme was accredited on 1 January 2011 for a
period of 6 years.
CYCLE /LEVEL
Bachelor’s degree
QF for EHEA: 1st cycle
EQF for LLL: level 6
NLQF: level 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Dutch and English
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
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PURPOSE
Graduates of the major Composition, Music and Studio Productions received training based on the
current practice of composition and musical production and have knowledge of the various
environments in which contemporary composers and producers work. They are also able to
promote their musicianship and take a leading role in their professional development.
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CHARACTERISTICS
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DISCIPLINE(S) / SUBJECT AREA(S)
Students have the opportunity to improve their qualification
level by choosing one or more specialisations (instrumental
composition, song writing, applied composition for the media
and production), working towards competences in a wide
range of musical environments; they also gain a lot of
experience with the working field in the form of productions
and projects. Heavy emphasis is placed on computer
technology, which is never an end in itself, but always serves
the musical aspect in the first place.
Entrepreneurship is an essential part of functioning as an
applied composer/music producer. Therefore, the curriculum
contains various modules on musical entrepreneurship.
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GENERAL / SPECIALIST FOCUS
The programme has a specialist focus: musical composition
and studio production.
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ORIENTATION
This is a Bachelor degree with a strong applied orientation.
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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
The Bachelor degree programme of the Prince Claus
Conservatoire (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)
distinguishes itself from similar programmes offered by other
Dutch Higher Education institutions by focusing on music
making in relation to societal context.
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EMPLOYABILITY & FURTHER EDUCATION
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EMPLOYABILITY
Graduates of the major Composition, Music and Studio
Productions are active as independent composers in the
various branches of the media world (film industry,
advertising).
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FURTHER STUDIES
Especially successful graduates are well suited to further
professional education in the field of professional music
education: e.g. a Master of Music programme. Access to
these programmes is (generally) only possible by passing an
entrance examination.
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EDUCATION STYLE
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LEARNING & TEACHING
APPROACHES
One to one tuition, group lessons, master classes,
composition arena, lectures, skills training, self directed
learning, work placement, study career counselling.
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ASSESSMENT METHODS
Performance-assessment, assignments, tests, presentation,
critical self-reflection, work placement reports, portfolios.
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GRADUATE COMPETENCES: GENERIC AND SUBJECT SPECIFIC
Vision and creativity
The composer is artistically driven and is able to acquire opinions and beliefs in his own
professional area and to communicate these in the musical professional practice.
Communication
The composer is able to communicate his actions in different contexts effectively and efficiently
and communicate the artistic meaning of music to others.
Ability to cooperate
The composer is able to supply an active contribution to a collective product or process in
cooperation with others involved.
The Trade
The composer maintains a broad spectrum of technical knowledge and abilities that allow him to
function both within the national as the international professional context.
Analytical ability
The composer can analyse music (cognitively).
Environmental focus
The composer is able to demonstrate that s/he is alert to developments in the society and
integrates these in his musical practice.
Entrepreneurship
The composer can independently shape a professional existence within the music world.
Innovations
The composer as a musical performer is able to explore his own professional area and experiment
with it, which expresses itself in the form of innovative musical processes and productions.
Acting methodically and reflectively
The composer is able to act methodically and professionally, can reflect on this and is
independent, and is able to give feedback with and to others.
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COMPLETE LIST OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Vision and creativity
The graduate of the Bachelor programme Music – Major Composition, Music and Studio
Productions – is able to demonstrate that s/he is artistically driven and is able to acquire opinions
and beliefs in his own professional area and to communicate these in the musical professional
practice, i.e.
- possesses sufficient repertoire in order to be able to function in a professional context;
- is able to master new repertoire.
2. Communication
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he can communicate his actions in different contexts
effectively and efficiently and communicate the artistic meaning of music to others.
3. Ability to cooperate
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he can supply an active contribution to a collective
product or process in cooperation with others involved, i.e.
- possesses the social and communicative abilities for participation in different types of musical
collaborations.
4. The trade
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he can maintain a broad spectrum of technical
knowledge and abilities that allow him to function both within the national as the international
professional context, i.e.
- possesses a discerning musical imagination and applies this supportively in practical
situations;
- possesses the conducting and instrumental (percussion or wind instrument) competencies to
bring music to life from a chosen repertoire area, with knowledge of the historical and stylistic
context.
5. Analytical ability
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he can analyse music (cognitively), i.e.
- is able to analyse music presented auditory and/or in written form, based on insight into
rhythmic, melodic and harmonious structures and forms, and from there can interpret and
perform it.
6. Environmental focus
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he is alert to developments in the society and
integrates these in his musical practice, i.e.
- creates connections between his own artistic functioning, the developments in music and the
other artistic disciplines and the societal context;
- places his musical activities in the perspective of the music from different traditions, style
periods, cultures and regions.
7. Entrepreneurship
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he can independently shape a professional existence
within the music world, i.e.
- is able to function as a cultural entrepreneur of his own productions.
8. Innovations
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he as a performer is able to explore his own
professional area and experiment with it, which expresses itself in the form of innovative musical
processes and productions.
9. Acting methodically and reflectively
The graduate is able to demonstrate that s/he is able to act methodically and professionally, can
reflect on this and is independent, and is able to give feedback with and to others, i.e.
- possesses sufficient professional knowledge, insight and experience to view and further
develop his/her own artistic performances critically, and continually evaluate the quality on this
basis;
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is able to set realistic targets, to plan and work according to plans and is able to reflect on his
actions.
This DPP was finalised on 24 June 2014.
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