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Composition and Performance of Electronic Music

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Master of Arts

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

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Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 12/7/2028

Data provided or updated (date)

9/20/2021

Order on accreditation

SV6-31
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To educate creative personalities, who are able to implement their musical ideas by creating and performing meaningful compositions of electronic and electroacoustic music.

Learning outcomes:
Theoretical (knowledge-based) learning outcomes:
A1 Is able to list electroacoustic and electronic music styles, special features of interpretation, famous artists and their artistic expressions, the means of electronic music and its performance;
A2 Is able to list the basics of electroacoustic and electronic music devices and their systematic structure and functions, ways of combination and artistic options when creating/interpreting/recreating the digital art using modern technologies;
A3 Is able to define the knowledge the business of music organization, the validity of electronic music and its performance in terms of economic specifics;
A4 Is able to list philosophical and aesthetic ideas, categories and conceptions, that shaped the art of the digital age, its spread and understanding.
Practical skills and their application:
B1 Is be able to adapt and recreate music using a means of music composition, form artistically valuable material and perform it live or put it in a record;
B2 Understand how to manage an interactive (human-computer) creation and performance technologies using complex measures of creative combinations and their interactive ways of incorporation, how to manage a facilities of sound design and acoustic installation;
B3 Is able to learn during their whole life while having more and more experience in a successful management of the artistic issues, realizing and forming the electronic music art of the newest media;
B4 Is able to program a computer music based on the fundamental music structure and will manage it in real time while showing the abilities of technology and realizing personal artistic ideas;
B5 Is able to develop an idea and put it in practice when creating compositions for live performances, virtual space, radio, television, the Internet or digital recording devices;
B6
Is able to form artistically and aesthetically strengthened acoustic space and ecological sound surrounding, that is based on the development of art and humanistic principles while integrating the features of national culture and the examples of international culture (focus on music world);
B7 Is able to edit and direct their piece of music according to style and audience, using electronic devices strengthen an emotional effect, stylize and imitate examples of the acoustic music;
B8 Is able to reason their artistic ideas, put them in writing and express orally using the terminology and concepts and rationally form artistic projects and the realization possibilities.
General learning outcomes:
C1 Is able to evaluate ideas in the context of culture and compare artistic appearances, processes paying attention to the specifics of the art development, music style and the variety of conceptions;
C2 Is able actively and creatively participate in an intermedia space, generate new artistic ideas and integrate them into an art production and its performance;
C3 Is able to apply their knowledge and skills in practice (seeking for professional mastery, performing electronic music and creating);
C4 Is able to evaluate their possibilities to find a job objectively and critically, and be a part of electronic music business;
C5 Is be able to purposely plan their artistic activities and performances and seek for personal career while creating and preparing complex electronic music projects;
C6 Is able to plan an artistic activity, that is oriented to the cultural aspects of the society and different groups of people values and the artistic communication specifics.


Activities of teaching and learning:
Material of the study module is gained both by activity in face-to face classes, tutorials, seminars and individual work. Activity during face-to-faces meetings includes lectures, group research and practical work. Individual work is comprised by study of theoretical material, preparation for lectures, group research and practical work, midterms and exam. It also includes preparation of homework, projects and other activities. Modern teaching and learning methods are applied: problem-based learning, design thinking, case method, evidence-based learning, projects with real organizations, etc. Study programme is accomplished by final degree project.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Knowledge, abilities and skills, that the student will acquire during the course of the programme, are graded and registered to databases twice: during the evaluation of the student‘s independent work (positive or negative grade) and during the exam session (grade in ten-point scale). Adequate study result assessment is applied: tests, essays, group-work, projects with presentations, case analysis, etc.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Music, Media and New Media, Theories of Music Composition and Interpretation, Electronic Music Performance 1, Composition of Electronic Music 1, Electronic Music Performance 2, Electornic Music Composition 2, Virtual Music Instruments, Composition for Cinema, TV and Computer Games, Master’s Degree Final Project.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Electives: Composition and Performance of Electroacoustic Music, Programming of Electronic Music, Sound Design Studio.

Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has knowledge of music composition, and skills of the use of music technology and stage performance, he/she is able to generate and implement creative ideas and projects, and use and apply individually developed interactive music software while creating electronic and electroacoustic compositions. The graduate also has skills and knows how to plan, proceed and document the technological projects related to music, reflect on personal work and works by other artists in the context of the processes of modern and ancient culture.

Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work as an electronic music composer and performer in state and private concert organisations, companies in the fields of mass media and new media. The graduate can work as an expert and supervisor or establish a private company in the area of music industry.
Access to further study:
Graduates may pursue their studies on PhD level.