Composition

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

Address: Malostranské nám. 12, 118 00 Praha
Website: https://www.amu.cz/en/

Overview

Institutions: Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Faculty: Music and Dance Faculty

Subject area: Music and performing arts
Type of education: Degree programme
Level of study: Master
Form of study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Language of teaching: English
Tuition:
Per year: EUR 11,000.00 (USD 11,430.13)
Total: EUR 22,000.00 (USD 22,860.27)

264 600 CZK per ac. year. Binding and valid amounts of the English language fee are set in CZK
Additional informations: Specialization description:
The study of the Composition programme at the Master's level is primarily aimed at supporting the development of students' creative individuality, the formation of their own distinctive artistic style and musical opinions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the current situation of the field and one's own position within it. Technical exercises are more narrowly focused on specific solutions to students' distinctive creative intentions. Groups of compulsory elective subjects then allow students individual profiling across three basic areas which are inherent in the current state of the field: composition for acoustic instruments, electroacoustic music, film music and their intersections. This is also related to further deepening education in the field of working with modern technologies in various phases of compositional activity. The programme also deepens theoretical education and the ability of students to use their knowledge in critical reflection on artistic practice.

Graduate profile:
The graduate of the continuing Master's programme in Composition is a distinctive and creative individual. He/she is well versed in contemporary music and is capable of independent compositional work. His/her work has distinct and stylistic features. Their responsiveness, technical assurance, responsibility in the submission of work, orientation in the present currents of contemporary music, as well as ability to see them in a broader historical and cultural context predestines the student for professional work in the field of contemporary music, as well as in a number of related areas.

Expertise
The graduate of the programme is familiar with and responds creatively to a wide range of contemporary music. He or she is familiar with and able to participate actively in music and cultural activities in general.
They are capable of highly relevant argumentation in relation to current musical theoretical and creative discourses.

Professional skills
The graduate of the programme is capable of independent compositional work, and his/her work has distinct stylistic characteristics. He/she is able to work independently and creatively with modern technologies, including softwares for sound editing and processing or notation. He/she is capable of creating a notographically professional and stylistically appropriate graphic form of the score. He/she is capable of teamwork and initiating it, such as in the production of musical performances, the creation of interdisciplinary works, etc.

General competencies
The graduate of the programme has proficient analytical and procedural skills and the ability to follow them independently and consistently. He/she demonstrates a strong capacity for self-motivation and self-discipline, including the ability for self-study in preparation for continuous future learning with a view to a sustainable career path. They can use a variety of technical resources in their own music making and to promote their professional profile. They act as confident and trustworthy personalities and communicate effectively. He/she is able to use current information technologies for professional communication and presentation.

Applications

Application date | Admission date
04/15/2024 |

Contacts

Study programme:
Composition
Web: https://prihlaska.amu.cz/apps/kos/prihlaska/wpr_webapp_pg.main?p_action=changeLang&p_lang=AN
Faculty:
Music and Dance Faculty
Address: Malostranské nám. 13, 118 01 Praha
Institution:
Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Address: Malostranské nám. 12, 118 00 Praha
Web: www.amu.cz
Contact person:
Email for international cooperation
E-mail: info@amu.cz
Contact person:
Email for international students
E-mail: info@amu.cz