MUSIC PEDAGOGY - Conservatorio di Musica Francesco Venezze Rovigo

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MUSIC PEDAGOGY

Qualification awarded: Music Pedagogy Bachelor's Degree
Length of programme: 3 years
Number of credits: 180 ECTS
Level of qualification: EHEA 1st cycle; EQF level 6

Programme structure:

Subject

ECTS

Exam

Teaching Hours

Area

FIRST YEAR

Musical reading, intonation and rhythmics

2

 

20

Basic

Elements of composition and analysis for music pedagogy

5

 

25

Basic

History of music for music education

4

X

30

Basic

Improvised accompaniment practice

3

 

15

Basic

Music pedagogy

5

X

30

Specific

Choir conducting

4

 

25

Specific

Performance practice and repertoires (instrument or voice)

15

X

35

Specific

Chamber music

4

 

20

Specific

Techniques of self-awareness and body performance

2

 

20

Related or addional

Music notation softwares and digital publishing

2

X

20

Others

European community language – English

4

X

30

Foreign language

Elective course

10

   

Elective

SECOND YEAR

Musical reading, intonation and rhythmics

2

X

20

Basic

Elements of composition and analysis for music pedagogy

5

X

25

Basic

Arrangement and transcription techniques

5

 

25

Basic

History of music for music education

4

X

30

Basic

Improvised accompaniment practice

3

X

15

Basic

Methods of music education

5

 

30

Specific

Choir conducting

4

X

25

Specific

Performance practice and repertoires (instrument or voice)

15

X

35

Specific

Chamber music

4

X

20

Specific

Ensemble music practice

4

 

20

Related or addional

Traineeship

3

 

20

Others

Techniques of self-awareness and body performance

2

 

20

Others

Elective course

4

   

Elective

THIRD YEAR

Arrangement and transcription techniques

5

X

25

Basic

History of music for music education

4

X

30

Basic

Methods of music education

5

X

30

Specific

Choral pedagogy

5

X

30

Specific

Performance practice and repertoires (instrument or voice)

15

X

35

Specific

Pedagogy of chamber music

4

X

20

Others

Traineeship

8

X

40

Others

Elective course

4

   

Elective

Final examination

10

X

 

Final examination

 

Key learning outcomes:

Students completing required courses for the Bachelor Degree of Music Pedagogy will have acquired the technical ability and specific competences that will allow them to fully express their educational and interpretative vision. To meet this goal, students will closely study the fundamental pedagogic and psychological tools pertaining to music education, as well acquire vocal, choral, instrumental and compositional skills for the field. Special attention will be paid to vocal and instrumental technique for solo and ensemble performance, as well as to historical analysis. Students will develop specific professional skills regarding educational methods for the teaching of music, their chosen instrument, and singing, as well as perceptual abilities in aural training and memorization. The various models of music analysis and its evolution will also be studied. Considerable attention will be paid to the students’ acquisition of proper emotional and postural control. Students will learn the skills needed to use computer technology in music and be able to use a second European Union language.

Mode of study: Full-time / Part-time

Admission requirements:
To apply for a Bachelor’s degree it is necessary to hold a secondary school leaving certificate (EQF level 4). 
Students holding a secondary school certificate issued by foreign secondary schools can be admitted to the entrance examination if their qualifications meet the following general requirements:
- they have been issued by a secondary school institution which is officially recognised by the national education system;
- they are valid for admission examinations at University in the country where they have been issued;
- they have been issued after at least 12 years of studies, including primary and secondary school.
Admittance will be based on the entrance exam results.
All subjects are taught in Italian. For non-Italian native speakers, it is highly recommended to hold a B1 level certificate in Italian language (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Any applicants who do not yet have any Italian language certificates at the time of enrolment can take a placement test at the Rovigo Conservatoire in order to ascertain their skills. Language tutoring is guaranteed during the academic year.

Qualification requirements and regulations: this course is based on the ECTS credit accumulation system. The student must complete the curriculum as described in the Course structure. This includes compulsory and elective subjects and other activities for a total of 180 ECTS credits.

Final exam: 

Examination regulations and grading scale:
The Italian grading system is based on a scale of 0-30, with 18/30 as the lowest passing grade. 30/30 cum laude may also be awarded. The final grade is based on a scale of 0-110, with 66/110 as the lowest passing grade. To the highest grade of 110/110, cum laude may be added, but only with the unanimous decision of the examining board.
Rovigo Conservatoire publish on its website an ECTS Grading Table which shows the actual distribution of examination and final grades among students of each degree programme, in order to facilitate comparison with other grading systems.

Occupational profiles of graduates: This course provides career opportunities in the following fields: music operator in pre-school and primary education; music operator promoting first approach to music and instrument study.

Access to further studies:  Graduates holding a Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply to a Master’s Degree.

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