Degree Program in Music, Musician: Muusikko (AMK), musiikkiteatteri 2023
Code: 19MU
Description
The Degree Programme in Music leads to a University of Applied Sciences degree in the field of culture and arts. The graduate will receive the title of Bachelor of Music (UAS) or Bachelor of Music Pedagogy (UAS), depending on the particular programme. The scope of the degree programme is 240 ECTS credit points. The programme takes 4 years to complete.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCES OBTAINED
Graduates of the Music Theatre study path typically work in a theatre, musical productions or embark on solo careers. They can also work in various capacities towards developing their professional field. Where professional skills are concerned, this study option focuses on musical skills, singing, acting and dance (Triple Threat Performer). Other areas covered are musicians' physical and psychological well-being, learning skills, communication skills, entrepreneurship for professional musicians, skills in working with others, innovation skills, and international competence. The compulsory period of practical training and some of the teaching take place in professional theatres. Participating in theatrical productions is an important part of the learning process.
Students will develop their skills from year to year according to the following scheme:
Year 1: Basic studies; orientation to professional studies
Year 2: Establishing the foundations of professional competence
Year 3: Developing a professional profile; advanced studies
Year 4: Establishing an individual professional identity and ability to research and further develop professional skills
BASIC VALUES
Our values are:
Musical, pedagogical and cultural competence
Competence and working life development through artistic activities and applied research
Dynamism in changing working life
Individualism and communality in professional growth
Internationality and cultural education
THE STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
Core studies and professional studies 180 cr
Practical training 30 cr
Elective studies 15 cr
Bachelor´s thesis 15 cr
In total 240 cr
TEACHING METHODS
The teaching methodology of the Degree Programme in Music emphasises practical work and individual cultivation of professional skills based on solid theoretical knowledge. Some courses are taught on a one-to-one basis and others are group-based. The group-based methodology takes different forms: working in small groups, lecture-style teaching for large groups, and learning by performing in musical ensembles of different kinds, from trios to symphony orchestras.
Cultivating musical skills calls for long-term application on the part of the student. Teaching must therefore be arranged at regular, widely spaced intervals, in order to allow sufficient time for the independent practice necessary for the skills to develop. Studies of this nature are built up from a number of themes, each lasting several years. These studies are organised in periods of one academic year. There is also a place in the programme for topics suitable for intensive study over a short time; studies of this kind are run within single study periods. In addition, students participate in productions and projects, and undertake periods of practical training; these activities involve active engagement with working life and are an essential part of the learning process. Students also undertake project studies with a total credit value of 30 cr; these studies are incorporated into the student’s study schedule alongside other on-going studies at different times throughout the programme.
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
The curriculum for the Degree Programme in Music follows the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for university degrees, level 6.
The TAMK programme of Music and Tampere Conservatoire together form the Tampere Music Academy. Under the name of Tampere Music Academy, productions and concerts are put on, and co-operation is developed at both national and international level. The Tampere Music Academy has an advisory board whose function is to act as a bridge between the Academy and the professional music world.
The curriculum development process has taken into account input from representatives of working life and from current TAMK students.
Further information
The currriculum has been accepted in the Higher Education Council of the Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Autumn 2023 | Spring 2024 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | 1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 |
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| 19MU-1001 |
Instrumental Skills
(Choose all ) |
65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER45 | Instrumental Skills 1 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER61 | Recital 1 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER62 | Instrumental Skills 2 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER63 | Recital 2 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1003 |
Actor´s Work
(Choose all ) |
50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU38 | Actor´s Work and Dance 1 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU39 | Actor´s Work and Dance 2 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU40 | Actor´s Work and Dance 3 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU41 | Actor´s Work and Dance 4 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1002 |
Music Theory, History and Technology
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35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER47 | Music Perception, Analysis and History 1 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER48 | Music Perception, Analysis and History 2 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER49 | Music Perception and Analysis 3 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1004 |
Communication Skills, Wellbeing and Entrepreneurship
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU16 | English for Music Professionals | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EZ79 | Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Spoken | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EZ78 | Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Written | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER58 | Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00FA73 | Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER59 | Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00ER60 | Communications and Information Acquisition | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1008 |
Alternative Professional Skills
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1007 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1005 |
Practical Training (Music Theatre)
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU42 | Triple Threat Performer 1 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU43 | Triple Threat Performer 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU44 | Triple Threat Performer 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU45 | Triple Threat Performer 4 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19MU-1006 |
Bachelor´s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU14 | Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2X00EU15 | Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 55 | 58 | 57 | 40 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 29 | 29 | 28.5 | 28.5 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
Tamprere3 common learning outcomes
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Ethics
The student |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 1 |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 2 |
| Communications and Information Acquisition |
| Triple Threat Performer 1 |
| Triple Threat Performer 2 |
| Triple Threat Performer 3 |
| Triple Threat Performer 4 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
International outlook and global responsibility
The student |
| Instrumental Skills 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| Instrumental Skills 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| English for Music Professionals |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Spoken |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Written |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
Learning skills and critical thinking
The student |
| Instrumental Skills 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| Instrumental Skills 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| Music Perception, Analysis and History 1 |
| Music Perception, Analysis and History 2 |
| Music Perception and Analysis 3 |
| English for Music Professionals |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Spoken |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Written |
| Communications and Information Acquisition |
| Triple Threat Performer 2 |
| Triple Threat Performer 4 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
Social understanding and economic and leadership skills
The student |
| Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning |
|
Information technology and digital skills
The student |
| Music Perception, Analysis and History 1 |
| Music Perception, Analysis and History 2 |
| Music Perception and Analysis 3 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
Employability skills
The student |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 1 |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 2 |
| Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning |
| Communications and Information Acquisition |
| Triple Threat Performer 1 |
| Triple Threat Performer 2 |
| Triple Threat Performer 3 |
| Triple Threat Performer 4 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
Innovation
The student |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 1 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 2 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 3 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 4 |
| Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning |
| Triple Threat Performer 1 |
| Triple Threat Performer 2 |
| Triple Threat Performer 3 |
| Triple Threat Performer 4 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
|
Interaction and communication skills
The student |
| Instrumental Skills 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| Instrumental Skills 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 1 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 2 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 3 |
| Actor´s Work and Dance 4 |
| English for Music Professionals |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Spoken |
| Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Written |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 1 |
| Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 2 |
| Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning |
| Communications and Information Acquisition |
| Triple Threat Performer 1 |
| Triple Threat Performer 2 |
| Triple Threat Performer 3 |
| Triple Threat Performer 4 |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning |
| Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting |
| Unclassified |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 19MU-1001 |
Instrumental Skills
(Choose all) |
65 |
| 2X00ER45 | Instrumental Skills 1 | 15 |
| 2X00ER61 | Recital 1 | 15 |
| 2X00ER62 | Instrumental Skills 2 | 15 |
| 2X00ER63 | Recital 2 | 20 |
| 19MU-1003 |
Actor´s Work
(Choose all) |
50 |
| 2X00EU38 | Actor´s Work and Dance 1 | 15 |
| 2X00EU39 | Actor´s Work and Dance 2 | 15 |
| 2X00EU40 | Actor´s Work and Dance 3 | 15 |
| 2X00EU41 | Actor´s Work and Dance 4 | 5 |
| 19MU-1002 |
Music Theory, History and Technology
(Choose all) |
35 |
| 2X00ER47 | Music Perception, Analysis and History 1 | 15 |
| 2X00ER48 | Music Perception, Analysis and History 2 | 15 |
| 2X00ER49 | Music Perception and Analysis 3 | 5 |
| 19MU-1004 |
Communication Skills, Wellbeing and Entrepreneurship
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 2X00EU16 | English for Music Professionals | 3 |
| 2X00EZ79 | Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Spoken | 1 |
| 2X00EZ78 | Professional Swedish for Music Studies, Written | 2 |
| 2X00ER58 | Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 1 | 2 |
| 2X00FA73 | Mental Training in Music and Ergonomics 2 | 2 |
| 2X00ER59 | Entrepreneurship for Artists and Career Planning | 3 |
| 2X00ER60 | Communications and Information Acquisition | 2 |
| 19MU-1008 |
Alternative Professional Skills
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
| 19MU-1007 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
| 19MU-1005 |
Practical Training (Music Theatre)
(Choose all) |
30 |
| 2X00EU42 | Triple Threat Performer 1 | 5 |
| 2X00EU43 | Triple Threat Performer 2 | 10 |
| 2X00EU44 | Triple Threat Performer 3 | 10 |
| 2X00EU45 | Triple Threat Performer 4 | 5 |
| 19MU-1006 |
Bachelor´s Thesis
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 2X00EU14 | Bachelor´s Thesis, Planning | 5 |
| 2X00EU15 | Bachelor´s Thesis, Execution and Reporting | 10 |