Code of curriculum | 215393 |
Curriculum name in Estonian | Helilooming ja muusikatehnoloogia |
Curriculum name in English | Composition and Music Technology |
Curriculum level | master's studies |
Curriculum volume in credits | 120 ECTS |
Nominal duration of studies in years | 2 years |
Form(s) of study | regular studies |
Curriculum Group | arts |
Language(s) of instruction | english |
Date of entry in the MER register | 12.05.2020 |
Date of approval (amendment) by the EAMT Senate | 15.04.2020 |
Bakalaureusekraad (Bachelor´s degree), rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom (Diploma of Professional Higher Education) or a corresponding qualification.
Entrance examination in specialty field
- 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.
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.
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
Master's Diploma, Diploma Supplement
kunstide magister /Master of Arts/
Specialization:
HL13 Classical Composition
EL13 Electroacoustic Composition
AV13 Audiovisual Composition
HR13 Recording Arts
MA MAIN STUDY
[MA03] Specialization module (for majors in Composition)
Learning outcomes of the module. Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
1. Express clearly and convincingly various compositional ideas;
2. Discuss and argue the criteria of choice used, and put one's work in a wider perspective;
3. Understand and apply European orchestral traditions and modern techniques;
4. Invent new solutions for compositional problems and issues.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
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KOE101-1/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
KOE101-2/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
KOE101-3/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
KOX101-1/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
KOX101-2/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
KOX101-3/2024 | Main Studies | 10 ECTS | E |
MB SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICAL STUDIES RELATED TO THE SPECIALISATION
[MB14] Practical courses related to major field of study (for majors in Composition and Music Technology)
Credit value - according to model curriculum.
Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the styles and means of expression of modern music;
2. Critically evaluate modern and traditional means of musical expression and integrate these in one's own compositions;
3. Demonstrate understanding of modern orchestral music and its means and tools;
4. Assess and analyze one's own compositions in a wider perspective.
5. Use appropriate techniques and methods in solving tasks and problems related to sound direction;
6. Take into account the acoustic features of the recording space and analyze and bring together the score of the work and the sound image of its performance;
7. Assess the musical level of the material to be recorded and encourage the performers to perform at their best.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
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KOX910-1/2024 | Orchestration | 3 ECTS | A |
KOX910-2/2024 | Orchestration | 3 ECTS | A |
KOX910-3/2024 | Orchestration | 3 ECTS | A |
VMX620-1/2024 | Gregorian Chant | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX620-2/2024 | Gregorian Chant | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX620-3/2024 | Gregorian Chant | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX620-4/2024 | Gregorian Chant | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX202-1/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX202-2/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX202-3/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
VMX202-4/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX990-1/2024 | Voice Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX990-2/2024 | Voice Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX950-1/2024 | Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX950-2/2024 | Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX950-3/2024 | Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX950-4/2024 | Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX255/2024 | Open Notation | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX242-1/2024 | Contemporary Music Ensemble | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX242-2/2024 | Contemporary Music Ensemble | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX242-3/2024 | Contemporary Music Ensemble | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX242-4/2024 | Contemporary Music Ensemble | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX235-1/2024 | International Collaboration in Contemporary Improvisation | 2 ECTS | A |
NIX235-2/2024 | International Collaboration in Contemporary Improvisation | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX940/2024 | Seminar on Music Psychology | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX820-1/2024 | Introduction to Music Research | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX820-2/2024 | Introduction to Music Research | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX810/2024 | History of Estonian Pop Music | 3 ECTS | E |
MIX202-1/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
MIX202-2/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
MIX202-3/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
MIX202-4/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
KOX930-1/2024 | Laboratory of Composition | 2 ECTS | A |
KOX930-2/2024 | Laboratory of Composition | 2 ECTS | A |
KOX930-3/2024 | Laboratory of Composition | 2 ECTS | A |
KOX150-1/2024 | Multimedia Workshops | 5 ECTS | E |
KOX150-2/2024 | Multimedia Workshops | 5 ECTS | E |
KOX150-3/2024 | Multimedia Workshops | 5 ECTS | E |
KOX142/2024 | Composing with 14th century Technique | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE840-1/2024 | Live Electronics Ensemble | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE840-2/2024 | Live Electronics Ensemble | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE830-1/2024 | Live Electronics and Real-time Composition | 3 ECTS | A |
KOE830-2/2024 | Live Electronics and Real-time Composition | 3 ECTS | E |
KOE826/2024 | Western Microtonal Music of the 20th Century | 3 ECTS | E |
KOE825/2024 | Algorithmic Composition | 3 ECTS | E |
KOE722-1/2024 | Sound Engineering Practice II | 4 ECTS | A |
KOE722-2/2024 | Sound Engineering Practice II | 4 ECTS | A |
KOE722-3/2024 | Sound Engineering Practice II | 4 ECTS | A |
KOE722-4/2024 | Sound Engineering Practice II | 4 ECTS | E |
KOE520/2024 | Introduction to Practical Electronics. Building Simple Electronic Instruments | 3 ECTS | A |
KOE511/2024 | Audio Programming Language II | 3 ECTS | A |
KOE510/2024 | Audio Programming Language I | 3 ECTS | A |
KOE140/2024 | Electro-Acoustics | 3 ECTS | A |
KOE132-1/2024 | Laboratory of Recording Arts | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE132-2/2024 | Laboratory of Recording Arts | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE132-3/2024 | Laboratory of Recording Arts | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE130/2024 | Seminar on Electroacoustic Music | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE124/2024 | Practice of Analog Synthesis | 2 ECTS | A |
JMX220-1/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
JMX220-2/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
JMX220-3/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
JMX220-4/2024 | Additional Instrument | 2 ECTS | A |
IND401-1/2024 | Practical Work | 2 ECTS | A |
IND401-2/2024 | Practical Work | 2 ECTS | A |
IND401-3/2024 | Practical Work | 2 ECTS | A |
IND401-4/2024 | Practical Work | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE813-1/2024 | Spatial Music Workshops | 2 ECTS | A |
KOE813-2/2024 | Spatial Music Workshops | 2 ECTS | A |
MC COURSES RELATED TO MUSIC THEORY, MUSIC HISTORY, PEDAGOGY AND GENERAL STUDIESMUSIC THEORY, MUSIC HISTORY, PEDAGOGY AND GENERAL STUDIES
[MC06] Courses Related to Music Theory, Music History, Pedagogy and General Studies (Elective modul for English-language curricula)
Mandatory subjects are MTX332 and one music analysis course - MTX722, MTX867, MTX868 or KOE860.
Upon completion of the module, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of writing research papers, using databases and finding required information;
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of managing cultural projects and the different types of such projects, prepare a project description and display familiarity with the field of cultural industries;
3. Communicate his or her knowledge and skills in the specialty in a competent manner, using modern teaching methods;
4. Participate in teamwork.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
---|---|---|---|
MTX332/2024 | Estonian Music | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX912/2024 | Final Research Paper | 10 ECTS | E |
ÜAK628/2024 | Estonian Language Continuation Course | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX867/2024 | Sonata and Concerto Forms in 19th and Early 20th Century Music | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX868/2024 | Seminar in Analysis of Contemporary Music | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX802/2024 | Gender Roles in Popular Music | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX772-1/2024 | Musicology Special Seminars | 2 ECTS | A |
MTX772-2/2024 | Musicology Special Seminars | 2 ECTS | A |
MTX772-3/2024 | Musicology Special Seminars | 2 ECTS | A |
MTX772-4/2024 | Musicology Special Seminars | 2 ECTS | A |
MTX722/2024 | Auditory Psychology and Acoustics | 3 ECTS | E |
KOE826/2024 | Western Microtonal Music of the 20th Century | 3 ECTS | E |
KOE860/2024 | Introduction to the Analysis of Electroacoustic Music | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX231/2024 | Applied Reflective Methods for Artistic Research | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX355/2024 | Histories of Chamber Music | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX435/2024 | Music in Film | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX711/2024 | Hymnology | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX815/2024 | Introduction to the Analysis of Post-Tonal Music | 2 ECTS | E |
MTX301/2024 | History of Early Music | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX311/2024 | History of Music in the 17.-18th Century | 3 ECTS | E |
MTX337/2024 | Music in the 19th and 20th Centuries | 5 ECTS | E |
[MC09] Basic Entrepreneurial Skills (Elective modul for English-language curricula)
The student has to choose at least one subject from among the subjects of the module or complete a module for full study load, including subjects MAG500 and MAG912.
Upon completion of the module, the student will be able to:
1. Display basic knowledge of the foundations of Estonian cultural politics, contract law and intellectual property;
2. Demonstrate understanding of how cultural projects are financed, conducted and regulated, and various juridical possibilities for creative work;
3. Write projects and display knowledge of cultural legislation;
4. Effectively participate in team work;
5. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of a chosen field of cultural entrepreneurship, for example marketing, author's rights, or project
management; and successfully discuss its issues in both verbal and written form.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
---|---|---|---|
MAG912/2024 | Final Thesis of Cultural Entrepreneurship | 10 ECTS | E |
MAG352/2024 | MAPSI e-course | 3 ECTS | A |
MAG500/2024 | Career Planning | 4 ECTS | A |
MAG502/2024 | Practical Workshop | 3 ECTS | A |
MAG225/2024 | Musician’s Profile | 3 ECTS | A |
MAG215/2024 | Concert Production Seminar | 3 ECTS | A |
[MC11] Pedagogy and General Studies (for English-language curricula)
MTX255 and KMX602 are mandatory subjects. ÜAK627 is mandatory if it has not been passed in Bachelor level.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
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MTX255/2024 | Fundamentals of Methods of Research | 5 ECTS | A |
KMX602/2024 | Seminar on Music Education | 3 ECTS | A |
ÜAX600-1/2024 | Physical Culture | 2 ECTS | A |
ÜAX600-2/2024 | Physical Culture | 2 ECTS | A |
ÜAX600-3/2024 | Physical Culture | 2 ECTS | A |
ÜAX600-4/2024 | Physical Culture | 2 ECTS | A |
ÜAX006/2024 | Philosophy Seminar | 3 ECTS | E |
PEX907-1/2024 | Pedagogical Practice II | 3 ECTS | A |
PEX907-2/2024 | Pedagogical Practice II | 3 ECTS | A |
PEX906-1/2024 | Pedagogical Practice | 3 ECTS | A |
PEX906-2/2024 | Pedagogical Practice | 3 ECTS | A |
PEX906-3/2024 | Pedagogical Practice | 3 ECTS | A |
PEX906-4/2024 | Pedagogical Practice | 3 ECTS | E |
NIX600-1/2024 | Free Improvisation History | 3 ECTS | A |
NIX600-2/2024 | Free Improvisation History | 3 ECTS | A |
MTX830/2024 | Journey into the Text | 3 ECTS | A |
ÜAX200/2024 | Psychological Skills in a Musician's Life | 2 ECTS | A |
MD MASTER'S DEGREE EXAMINATION/MASTER´S THESES
[MD05] Master´s Exam (for majors in composition)
Learning outcomes of the module. Upon completion of the module the student will be able to:
1. Express a variety of compositional ideas in artistic and economic way;
2. Choose appropriate and meaningful technical and compositional solutions from among different options and possibilities;
3. Demonstrate proficiency of orchestration;
4. Understand one's own compositions in the context of global musical life.
Subject code | Subject name | ECTS | Grading type |
---|---|---|---|
KOX111/2024 | Master´s Degree Examination | 15 ECTS | N |
KOE001/2024 | Master´s Degree Examination | 15 ECTS | N |
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