Study Guide

<p>Upper secondary degree (6 years of studies). National level examination in general and two (2) special music topics.</p>

<p>To graduate from the School of Music Studies, students have to attend and successfully complete courses (compulsory and elective), belonging to one of the following pathways: A. Musicology/Music Education, B. Composition. The elective courses are organised in five subject fields: a. Music History/Culture, b. Music Theory/Analysis, c. Ethnomusicology/Byzantine Musicology, d. Music Education/Psychology/Music Therapy, e. Musical Acoustics/Technology/Informatics. These subject fields allow students to organise their personalised track up until their final dissertation, acquiring specialisation in one or more of the above fields (one subject field requires at least 9 courses of more than 45 ECTS). Examinations are oral/written or in an assignment form. During the last two semesters students select a specialized topic and prepare a graduate dissertaion (equivalent to 9 courses). The absolute minimum duration for the dissertation is one academic semester.</p><p>The School of Music Studies curriculum aims to prepare artists and scholars in the fields of music and musicology, as well as in related interdisciplinary fields. In so doing, it fully meets the requirements for the development of professionally trained musicians, musicologists, educators, and composers through the study and understanding of the practical, historical, systematic, and educational dimensions of music. Specifically, on an applied level, it aims at fostering learning outcomes and skills for graduates who will provide services in the broader fields of Education, Art, and Culture.</p><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong><br>Graduates of the School of Music Studies will be able to:<br>• Identify, understand, analyze, and situate musical traditions within their historical, geographical, and social contexts, and comprehend the cognitive and creative processes that shape musical practice<br>• Apply specialized theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching and learning music<br>• Describe and evaluate music of any kind using informed aesthetic criteria<br>• Perform contemporary and historical musical repertoire through research-based methodologies<br>• Create original compositions, performances, orchestrations, transcriptions, adaptations, and realizations of musical works for various instruments and ensembles<br>• Operate modern and up-to-date technical equipment and/or develop original techniques and applications for recording, production, orchestration, composition, analysis, and music education<br>• Use music as a means of therapy and social intervention<br>• Conduct and participate in vocal, instrumental, and mixed ensembles<br>• Organize musical and interdisciplinary artistic events and activities of all kinds</p><p><strong>Professional qualifications – work experience – links between teaching and research – traineeships</strong><br>Upon successful completion of the program, as demonstrated by the selected courses and the topic of the dissertation, graduates will be able to:<br>• Teach Music in Primary and Secondary Education, as well as in Music Schools<br>• Teach music theory and composition in Conservatories, Music Schools, and Music High Schools<br>• Conduct academic, scientific, and artistic research as independent researchers or as scientific collaborators of national and international research institutes and laboratories<br>• Collaborate with print or digital media organizations and publishing houses as music critics or editorial consultants<br>• Compose original instrumental, vocal, orchestral, and/or electroacoustic music<br>• Work as technical consultants for music/audio and multimedia in cultural centers, venues, and performance spaces<br>• Coordinate / facilitate music therapy and special music education programs<br>• Coordinate / conduct ensembles of art music and traditional music<br>• Take on supportive, advisory, and/or coordinating roles in institutions and programs operating in the field of music and in the broader domains of culture and artistic production</p><p>In addition to their fundamental knowledge of music studies as a science and profession, graduates of the School of Music Studies, will also have the ability to:<br>? Seek, analyze, and synthesize data and information<br>? Adapt to new situations and make well-informed decisions<br>? Work autonomously or as part of a team in international and/or interdisciplinary environments<br>? Respect diversity, multiculturalism, and the natural environment<br>? Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, and sensitivity regarding issues of gender, racial identity, ethnicity, and religions<br>? Promote free, creative, and inductive thinking</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p>

<p>Not applicable.</p>

<p>The title awarded by the School of Music Studies is an integrated and indivisible graduate title (Integrated Master) in the Schoolspecialty, at EQF level 7. It also allows for further continuation of studies at the graduate level.</p>

<p>A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education.  </p><p>Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10.00</p><p>Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.50- 8.49</p><p>Καλώς (Kalos) Good: 5.00-6.49</p><p>Ανεπιτυχώς (Anepitychos) Fail: 0.00-4.99</p><p>Minimum passing grade: 5</p>

<p>10 SEMESTERS, 300 ECTS.</p><p>A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) (1ECTS= 30 student work load hours). Compliance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) regulations started in 2007, when the Greek Legislation was harmonized with the relevant European one (Ministerial Decision no Φ.5/89656/Β3, art. 1-3, Hellenic Government Gazette no1466/2007/B). Each course is credited with a number of ECTS (>=2) according to the studentworkload (contact hours, laboratory work, examination etc) and accumulation of credits (ECTS) is accomplished after successful completion of course.</p>

<p>Full-time.</p>