Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student has completed his or her own instrumental skills and repertoire knowledge. He or she has become acquainted with the modern methods of instrumental learning and networks with other musicians in his field.

Content (course unit)

Delving into some musical aspects of the repertoire agreed with the teacher: its musical practices, and technical problems. Possible performance and / or chamber music part.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has deepened his / her knowledge of the basics of choir conducting and has become acquainted with the repertoire of different eras and styles.
The student masters the practice technique and musical expression and is able to practice and conduct the choir at the level required by the chosen program. He / she is able to independently research and analyze the scores of the course and make plans to practice them with the choir.
The student masters the basics of a singing and is able to purposefully practice the basics of singing for a choir. He masters the basics of phonetics and is able to instruct the choir in a variety of ways in the pronunciation of different languages.

Content (course unit)

In the conducting group, preparing for a choir rehearsal (eg studying a score, making an rehearsal plan, conducting a work), practical rehearsal and analysis of rehearsal work (e.g. using video recordings as an aid).
Conducting a rehearsal choir as well as singing in a choir observing the work of others and practicing one's own choir singing skills.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student formulates a study plan with his or her teacher that best suits his or her own interests. He has delved into the problems, exercises and tasks of the chosen area.

Content (course unit)

Working out the exercises in the agreed area and getting acquainted with the music theory literature.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students are familiar with the special features of vocational and higher education in the field of music and are able to apply them to their own teaching work. He will be able to utilize ICT in various ways. The student has the skills to choose motivational and creative pedagogical solutions, taking into account the diverse learners.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Pedagogy of vocational and higher education in music
Tradition periods in music hobby
Lifelong learning and the therapeutic use of music
Information and communication technology as a music teacher's tool

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grade requires an active focus on the content of the courses and the ability to reflect and evaluate the contents of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has the skills required to operate in the management and development of the art organization. He or she is able to apply expertise in his/her own work and projects and to create new strategic approaches. The student is able to evaluate the working community's work and support the development of the community. The student has the communication skills required for domestic and international connections.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Basics of the management and development of a music pedagogical expert organization
Renewed leadership
Basics of organizational communication

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grade requires active attention and focus on the content of the subject and the ability to reflect and evaluate the content of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has gained a basic understanding of music technology terminology and has become familiar with the use of more general music programs. The student has become acquainted with the use of information technology as a tool for music education and has adopted the main principles of computer-assisted work. He has become acquainted with the possibilities of the Internet as a source of information and a tool for music education.

Content (course unit)

Sheet music writing on a computer. Making music using a sequencer program. Use of web-based music programs.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

3. Reporting and Evaluating the Thesis (after gate 5 and final evaluation), 5c
Goals and contents
- producing a Master’s thesis and relevant materials, which follow TAMK’s instructions and research ethical principles
- presenting orally the justification and evaluation of the research methods, implementation, and the results of the thesis.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- finalising and publishing the Master’s thesis
- creating a poster
- checking for plagiarism – Turnit
- maturity test
- presenting the thesis in the evaluation situation
- written peer evaluation (will there be time for oral evaluation during the presentations also)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents

- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has become acquainted with arranging to different combos. He has gained experience in the arranging elements and solutions of different styles.

Content (course unit)

demonstrations
collaborative learning
independent e-learning
problem-based learning
teaching discussion
exercises
exercises
guided e-learning

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has become acquainted with different methods of composing. He is able to approach the composition task using a variety of different composition tools. The student has produced a composition, which can be, for example, chamber music.

Content (course unit)

Individual teaching, assignments, independent work.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The students know the principles and practices of different event productions. They are able to structure an event production from an idea into the actual event. The students are able to define the tasks of an event production and understand their own task as a part of the production group.

Content (course unit)

Different event production types. Design process and tasks of event production. The course is carried out by creating an event.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to respond to the changing demands of music pedagogy and to the demands of entrepreneurship and to evaluate their skills in the international context. He is able to innovatively develop his / her teaching work as required by the changes of the field and to create new pedagogical and cross-sectoral activities.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Music and music education as a part of society
Use of information and communication technology in music education
Considering multiculturalism in teaching
Different learners and learning environments
Different working relationships and entrepreneurship in the music industry

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grades require an active focus on the content of the courses and the ability to reflect and evaluate the contents of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has the skills required to operate in the management and development of the art organization. He or she is able to apply expertise in his/her own work and projects and to create new strategic approaches. The student is able to evaluate the working community's work and support the development of the community. The student has the communication skills required for domestic and international connections.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Basics of the management and development of a music pedagogical expert organization
Renewed leadership
Basics of organizational communication

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grade requires active attention and focus on the content of the subject and the ability to reflect and evaluate the content of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents

- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The students know the principles and practices of different event productions. They are able to structure an event production from an idea into the actual event. The students are able to define the tasks of an event production and understand their own task as a part of the production group.

Content (course unit)

Different event production types. Design process and tasks of event production. The course is carried out by creating an event.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has completed his or her own instrumental skills and repertoire knowledge. He or she has become acquainted with the modern methods of instrumental learning and networks with other musicians in his field.

Content (course unit)

Delving into some musical aspects of the repertoire agreed with the teacher: its musical practices, and technical problems. Possible performance and / or chamber music part.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has deepened his / her knowledge of the basics of choir conducting and has become acquainted with the repertoire of different eras and styles.
The student masters the practice technique and musical expression and is able to practice and conduct the choir at the level required by the chosen program. He / she is able to independently research and analyze the scores of the course and make plans to practice them with the choir.
The student masters the basics of a singing and is able to purposefully practice the basics of singing for a choir. He masters the basics of phonetics and is able to instruct the choir in a variety of ways in the pronunciation of different languages.

Content (course unit)

In the conducting group, preparing for a choir rehearsal (eg studying a score, making an rehearsal plan, conducting a work), practical rehearsal and analysis of rehearsal work (e.g. using video recordings as an aid).
Conducting a rehearsal choir as well as singing in a choir observing the work of others and practicing one's own choir singing skills.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student formulates a study plan with his or her teacher that best suits his or her own interests. He has delved into the problems, exercises and tasks of the chosen area.

Content (course unit)

Working out the exercises in the agreed area and getting acquainted with the music theory literature.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has become acquainted with different methods of composing. He is able to approach the composition task using a variety of different composition tools. The student has produced a composition, which can be, for example, chamber music.

Content (course unit)

Individual teaching, assignments, independent work.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has become acquainted with arranging to different combos. He has gained experience in the arranging elements and solutions of different styles.

Content (course unit)

demonstrations
collaborative learning
independent e-learning
problem-based learning
teaching discussion
exercises
exercises
guided e-learning

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student has gained a basic understanding of music technology terminology and has become familiar with the use of more general music programs. The student has become acquainted with the use of information technology as a tool for music education and has adopted the main principles of computer-assisted work. He has become acquainted with the possibilities of the Internet as a source of information and a tool for music education.

Content (course unit)

Sheet music writing on a computer. Making music using a sequencer program. Use of web-based music programs.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student participates in the teaching and does the given tasks and exercises.
The student does not participate fully in the teaching and does not prepare the given tasks.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students are familiar with the special features of vocational and higher education in the field of music and are able to apply them to their own teaching work. He will be able to utilize ICT in various ways. The student has the skills to choose motivational and creative pedagogical solutions, taking into account the diverse learners.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Pedagogy of vocational and higher education in music
Tradition periods in music hobby
Lifelong learning and the therapeutic use of music
Information and communication technology as a music teacher's tool

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grade requires an active focus on the content of the courses and the ability to reflect and evaluate the contents of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

3. Reporting and Evaluating the Thesis (after gate 5 and final evaluation), 5c
Goals and contents
- producing a Master’s thesis and relevant materials, which follow TAMK’s instructions and research ethical principles
- presenting orally the justification and evaluation of the research methods, implementation, and the results of the thesis.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- finalising and publishing the Master’s thesis
- creating a poster
- checking for plagiarism – Turnit
- maturity test
- presenting the thesis in the evaluation situation
- written peer evaluation (will there be time for oral evaluation during the presentations also)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to respond to the changing demands of music pedagogy and to the demands of entrepreneurship and to evaluate their skills in the international context. He is able to innovatively develop his / her teaching work as required by the changes of the field and to create new pedagogical and cross-sectoral activities.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Music and music education as a part of society
Use of information and communication technology in music education
Considering multiculturalism in teaching
Different learners and learning environments
Different working relationships and entrepreneurship in the music industry

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grades require an active focus on the content of the courses and the ability to reflect and evaluate the contents of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Assessment scale

0-5