BA/BS in Performing Arts

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The aim of the Performing Arts study programme is to train creative, highly qualified classical, popular and jazz musicians, instrumentalists, soloists, musicians of various ensembles and conductors, who are able to perform professionally in solo works and in various ensembles and orchestras, to analyse, interpret and evaluate musical works in terms of genre, style and other aspects, to continuously improve their professional competences and creativity, to relate the results of their artistic research to performance practice, and to foster the continuity of the traditions of musical culture. Learning outcomes: - Able to recognise, identify and explain the peculiarities of the musical language, style, genre, creative technique, technology, theoretical sources of music knowledge, the historical context of musical creation and the traditions of the performing arts of specific works, and to use this knowledge in practice in artistic activity. - The student is able to select, analyse and evaluate the musical repertoire of his/her specialisation from theoretical, historical and interpretative points of view, accumulating and expanding musical experience. - The ability to perform and interpret works from different eras, styles and genres, within the framework of the texts and contexts in which they were written, taking into account the performance techniques and practices of the period in question. - Able to recognise and explain the technical differences and identities between the technical possibilities of the voice and instruments, relating the specificity of the voice and the technical qualities of the instruments to the musical material being performed/interpreted/analysed/created, in the course of practical skills development and rehearsals. - Demonstrate strong professional skills and creative collaboration (identifying and applying general principles of communication, psychological underpinnings, contact with creative partners and the audience) in a variety of musical projects, in ensembles of varying sizes, with instrumentalists, singers, choirs, orchestras of different specialties, and in the application of the results of their artistic investigations in the practice of music performance. - The student is able to identify the relationship between the functioning of the art of music in society, the history of musical activity and other arts. - The ability to make innovative and creative decisions in diverse and unusual circumstances and situations for artistic activities, and to adapt to constant change in professional practice. - Using reflection and critical thinking, is able to assess personal skills and competences, the physiological and psychological challenges of music practice, creatively develop new artistic ideas, and create performance and work opportunities for self and partners taking into account the demands placed on the music performer in today's changing cultural and social contexts Activities of teaching and learning: The aim is for the student to develop an individual artistic style, so active (music making, reflection, problem analysis, discussion, project activities, modelling), interactive (use of virtual environments) and traditional methods (lectures, seminars) are all experienced and applied in accordance with the objectives of the lecture or the individual course. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: - Listening to and discussing the performance of the work (more detailed assessment criteria are given to students before each performance) - Testing of reading skills: reaction, accuracy, ensemble, - Discussion and performance of a musical arrangement - Testing - Analysis of the presentation of the written work - Assessment of the quality of the notation of the sample and the description of the collection algorithm Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: The structure of the Performing Arts study programme is 240 ECTS credits, of which 200-188 ECTS are dedicated to the specialty, 40-52 ECTS to study subjects prescribed by the higher education institution and/or chosen by students. The programme's internships are 15 ECTS Specialisations: - Accordion - Choral conducting - Vocal - Jazz (bass guitar, singing, flute, piano, guitar, clarinet, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone) - Piano - Orchestral conducting - Popular music - Wind and percussion instruments (baritone, bassoon, flute, clarinet, percussion, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, valtorna, french horn) - String instruments (guitar, viola, double bass, violin, cello, harp, authentic music performance) - Organ Optional courses: - Free electives offered by the University - Parallel studies - Academia cum laude programme Distinctive features of a study programme: The Performing Arts programme is a classical programme, with the same subjects as other classical music schools. The uniqueness of the results of the study programmes in the field of music is reflected in the expressiveness of the music performed, in the non-verbal communication, in the process of cultural cooperation, in the transmission of the composer's coded message to the listener through the performer's musical and cultural awareness. The ability of the performer to communicate the emotional, physical and intellectual impact of music, and the unfolding of creative potential, is a fundamental aim of music studies. Another strand of the uniqueness of the learning outcomes is revealed through the interconnectedness of the activities necessary to achieve them: - knowledge and analysis of music theory and history, analysis of musical material - listening, performing, interpreting music, preparing creative works and projects, - public artistic activity, - cultural studies, social sciences and humanities - mastering the integration of information technologies. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: The theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the studies enable graduates to successfully design professional activities. Graduates of the Performing Arts degree programme successfully integrate into the labour market by joining various music collectives, engaging in individual and freelance artistic practice, and working in the creative industries sector. Graduates of related studies broaden their professional career opportunities in scientific, managerial, pedagogical or other fields. Graduates of the Programme may continue their studies at the Master's degree level in music in order to deepen their professional skills and broaden their qualification. Access to further study: Postgraduate university studies