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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 A 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. B CHARACTERISTICS 1 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. 2 GENERAL / SPECIALIST FOCUS The programme has a specialist focus: musical composition and studio production. 1 3 ORIENTATION This is a Bachelor degree with a strong applied orientation. 4 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. C EMPLOYABILITY & FURTHER EDUCATION 1 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). 2 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. D EDUCATION STYLE 1 LEARNING & TEACHING APPROACHES One to one tuition, group lessons, master classes, composition arena, lectures, skills training, self directed learning, work placement, study career counselling. 2 ASSESSMENT METHODS Performance-assessment, assignments, tests, presentation, critical self-reflection, work placement reports, portfolios. E 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. 2 F 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; 3 - 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. 4