GOAL

The goal of the Music Major, which admits students to master's and proficiency in art programs, is to train artistic scientists in the four main areas of music—"performer-composer-researcher and educator"—equipped with professional skills, aware of change and developments, and embracing the importance of lifelong learning.

OBJECTIVE

The program aims to train performers, composers, musicians, and researchers, without distinguishing between genres, to enhance the aesthetic values of society and contribute to cultural life. It also aims to train highly qualified individuals in music, musicology, and performing arts and strengthen the infrastructure of qualified artist-scientists in national and international events.

DEGREE AWARDED

Proficiency in Art

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who meet the conditions specified in the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Education and Examination Regulations can apply for these exams.

PROGRESSION TO HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMS

Students who complete the Master's program can progress to Proficiency in Art and PhD programs. Students who complete the Proficiency in Art program may go abroad for post-doctoral education.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates who meet the conditions specified in the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Education and Examination Regulations will graduate from the Master's and Proficiency in Art programs.

HISTORY

Since the 2021-2022 academic year, the Music Major has started admitting students for the master’s program, and since the 2023-2024 academic year, it has started admitting students for the Proficiency in Art program. The department admits students without distinguishing between sections and majors. The Music Major is preferred by young scholars and artists who are curious about music science and aim for academic and artistic development.

EMPLOYMENT PROFILES OF GRADUATES

Our graduates can work as academics in institutions that provide professional music education or as artists and art educators in official or private art institutions and ensembles.

EXAMINATION, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION RULES

Each student must participate in courses, projects, seminars, graduation projects, and other activities during the semester they are enrolled. They must fulfill the requirements specified in the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Education and Examination Regulations. Exams are conducted in written and practical formats. The instructor may choose to conduct exams, projects, and assignments orally, with notice in the course information form. Exams are conducted and organized by the course instructors.

PROGRAM PROFILE

The program provides students in the Music Major with the opportunity to become artists, educators, and researchers in music, equipped with communication and professional skills, aware of change and development, and embracing lifelong learning.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students who have received education at the master's level in institutions offering professional music education are admitted to the Proficiency in Art program.

PROFICIENCY IN ART OUTCOMES

1. Has advanced knowledge of the techniques and methods in the field.
2. Understands the place of art and design in the social, cultural, artistic, political, and economic context and can discuss and guide it.
3. Contributes to the development of knowledge and/or creative applications in the field.
4. Develops and documents innovative research methods through experimental and creative processes in artistic production.
5. Produces or interprets original works that are accepted by art and science evaluation boards.
6. Plans and manages group projects.
7. Identifies and comments on issues related to the field.
8. Develops new ideas and methods for problem-solving in the field.
9. Implements practices that contribute to the development of art and culture.
10. Has the ability to communicate with society through original works.
11. Manages the promotion process of artworks through communication channels.
12. Effectively communicates their views to experts in the field.
13. Contributes to art and/or science through original thought and research based on previously acquired knowledge and skills.
14. Effectively uses academic teaching, evaluation, and supervision skills in related subjects.
15. Contributes to raising awareness in society about the preservation and promotion of cultural values.