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Music technologies

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Arts

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

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 has skills in the field of new musical technologies, as well as competence in the spheres of multimedia and computers, provide knowledge about the equipment used in musical industry, enable to tune, repair, improve it and adjust in creative work.

Learning outcomes:
Theoretical (knowledge-based) learning outcomes:
A1 Is able to explain music theory in a context of history;
A2 Is able to list of music recording history, systematization and characteristic;
A3 Know and is able to implement innovative programmes of MIDI and multimedia;
A4 Is able to describe of copyright laws in music performance and publishing;
A5 Is able to explain the role, impact and significance of music technology in the life of the individual and society and the links between musical technology activities and other forms of human activity.
Practical skills and their application:
B1 Is able to systematically prepare software and hardware information in useful working process, their possible outcomes in short- and long- term perspective;
B2 Is able to assess, measure, and calculate the basic parameters of sound and formulate reasonable findings;
B3 Is able to restore digital sound by using creativity practical skills;
B4 Is able to acoustically test the halls in a creative and innovative manner;
B5 Is able to synthesize sound and to produce multichannel recording from the theoretical and practical perspective;
B6 Is able to identify the music technology problems and find the ways of solution based on scientific knowledge;
B7 Is able to apply analytical and creativity skills in sound recording software using by developing strategies for practical activity.
General learning outcomes:
C1 Is able to produce the innovative ideas, make reasonable decisions in art-style, and solving technical problems;
C2 Is able to analyze, interpret the research results of musical DATA and formulate reasonable suggestions;
C3 Is able to manage the processes of researches and collect necessary information in order to perform complex analysis;
C4 Is to communicate and collaborate effectively in field of music technology;
C5 Is to quickly adapt, work and execute creative ideas in various scale projects, music technology and interdisciplinary activities.


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. The final degree project is defended in the public session of the studies’ branch qualification committee.

Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Introduction to Logic, History of the 20th Century Music, Music Background 1, Introduction to Music Technologies, Informatics 1, Fundamentals of Audio Technologies 1, Acoustics 1, Introduction to Research Methods, Fundamentals of Audio Technologies 2, Fundamentals of Acoustics 2, Music Arrangement, Music Production, Basics of Sound Synthesis 1, Directions of Publicity Projects, Cultural Industries, Aesthetics of Music, Copyright of Art Production, Edition of Music Recordings, Cinema Music and Sound Effects, Music Recording 2, Sound System Design, Final Practice, Final Degree Project.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Students have a possibility to select among general university study subjects: Academic and Technical Communication in English (Level C1), Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development (Media Philosophy, Sustainable Development).
Students have a possibility to select a block of personally selected electives of 12 credits: Product Development Project, History of Audiovisual Art, Music Software 2.

Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has knowledge of music, the history of audio-visual art, acoustics, art aesthetics, the development of art technologies and styles, the management of culture, copyright protection, and is able to make, tune and repair audio and video records, design and produce projects of multimedia.

Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work as a music director, sound engineer, in the areas of technical maintenance of events, administration of art projects, editing of audio-visual material.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the second cycle studies.