Purpose

The purpose of the Music Department, which admits students to graduate and proficiency in art programs, is to train "artist-scientists" in the four main areas of music: performance, composition, research, and education. These students will be equipped with professional skills, aware of changes and developments, and have embraced the importance of lifelong learning.

Goal

The program aims to educate performers, composers, musicians, and researchers regardless of genre. It seeks to increase the aesthetic values of society and contribute to cultural life. The goal is to train highly qualified individuals in music, musicology, and performing arts, and to strengthen the Music Department’s foundation for qualified artist-scientists through national and international events.

Degree Awarded

Master's Degree

Admission and Registration Conditions

Applicants must fulfill the conditions determined by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University's Educational-Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Advancement to Higher Levels

Students who complete their Master's program may proceed to the proficiency in art or doctoral programs. Students who complete the proficiency in art program may pursue post-doctoral education abroad.

Graduation Conditions

Students who meet the requirements set out in Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University's Educational-Teaching and Examination Regulations will graduate from the Master's and Proficiency in Art programs.

History

Since the 2021-2022 academic year, the Music Department has started admitting students to the Master's program, and since the 2023-2024 academic year, to the Proficiency in Art program. No distinction is made between departments and branches in student admissions. The Music Department attracts young scholars and artists aiming for both academic and artistic development.

Employment Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates can work as academics in institutions providing professional music education or serve as artists and educators in official or private art institutions and ensembles.

Examination Evaluation Rules

Each student must participate in courses, projects, seminars, graduation projects, and other activities of the enrolled semester. Examinations are written and practical. At the discretion of the instructor, exams, projects, and assignments may also be conducted orally. Examinations are conducted and organized by the instructors teaching the courses.

Program Profile

The program provides an opportunity to train students in the Music Department who are interested in education, performance, and research. It equips students with communication and professional skills, awareness of changes and developments, and an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning in the music field.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed undergraduate education and graduated are eligible for admission to the Master’s program.

Program Outcomes

1. Possesses advanced knowledge of artistic culture and aesthetics specific to the field.
2. Understands the relationship between theory and practice in a work developed from their own creativity based on previously acquired knowledge and skills.
3. Has knowledge of art and aesthetics to guide production.
4. Develops and deepens the knowledge, methods, and techniques in their field based on undergraduate qualifications.
5. Relates knowledge, methods, and techniques in their field to other disciplines.
6. Creates a personal art and design process and method.
7. Plans project processes.
8. Defines their goals within the art and cultural environment.
9. Critically evaluates and interprets their own and others' work.
10. Identifies national and international sources for personal and professional development.
11. Effectively expresses the purpose, value, and meaning of their work for the target audience.
12. Actively participates in discussions on art and design, presenting their views effectively.
13. Conveys their experiences related to their field to the community.
14. Produces innovative and original art and design works and presents them.
15. Shares and applies interdisciplinary knowledge in their field.