Ples, koreografija
Študije plesnih umetnosti
Alma Mater Europaea - Academy of dance
                            
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                                            ProgrammePles, koreografija
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    Qualification/award- Bachelor
 
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    Levelfirst cycle (NQF 7)
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    Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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                                            ProgrammeŠtudije plesnih umetnosti
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    Qualification/award- Master
 
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    Levelsecond cycle (NQF 8)
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    Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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    DEQAR Report ID89683
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    Agency
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    Type- Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
 
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    Statuspart of obligatory EQA system
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    Formal decisionpositive
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    Date16/06/2022
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    Valid untilnot applicable
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    SummaryThe Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Cu...Report summaryThe Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Currently, the Alma Mater offers a Bachelor's degree programme in Dance, Choreography, which is divided into 6 courses (Contemporary Dance, Social Dance, Competitive ST/LA Dance, Jazz, Ballet and Urban Dance). It also offers a Master's degree programme in Dance Arts Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); and a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy). On the basis of a review of the documentation received and the interviews carried out, the panel of experts concluded that the study programmes Dance, Choreography and Dance Arts Studies comply with the applicable criteria. The curricula and the units of study ensure that the fundamental objectives of the study programmes are met. The relationship between compulsory and elective subjects and artistic-practical and theoretical subjects is reasonable, as it follows the aim of training for independent integration between different areas of work and for taking on different roles, which today overlap closely in the dance arts. At Level 1, it is particularly important for graduates to be familiar with the components of the artistic and cultural system and be able to work within the different art forms of dance. At Level 2, it is significant to raise professional competence and quality in the broader field of contemporary dance arts and all related professions. In terms of content consistency and coherence, the study programme is appropriately designed and reflects the cultural, artistic and pedagogical needs for professionally qualified personnel in the field of dance. The relevance of the learning outcomes set out in the curricula of the courses to the objectives and competences of the study programme and to its content is reflected in the fact that the student is equipped to transfer the acquired knowledge and competences in the narrower scientific and professional field of the arts and the related humanities after the study. The subject and curricula of both study programmes show that teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, dance exercises and practical training through artistic projects. Graduates are predominantly self-employed and work professionally in their field of expertise. Representatives of the so-called "external environment" in the field of dance art are also actively involved in both study programmes. 19 The Academy of Dance has provided a list of higher education teachers — course leaders — who are foreseen to participate in the 1st and 2nd cycle study programmes. Each unit holder is elected to the appropriate habilitation title, with the corresponding field of election, according to the subject. An important part of the quality of the study programme is represented by the professional colleagues - guest lecturers who are recognised artists in their field. We advise the Academy of Dance to develop and strengthen research work in the Master's programme. In the following period, in the process of expansion, it would be advisable to recruit more teaching staff with relevant competences and to encourage artistic collaborators to apply for the habilitation degree. The faculty has provided relevant evidence showing that it currently possesses adequate material conditions related to the implementation of the study programme, in accordance with the criteria. As enrolment increases, the need for more work, rehearsal and performance space will also need to be addressed, and the Academy of Dance is at present working on this. The higher education institution has adequately equipped premises with modern IT equipment to carry out the teaching process. The expert team that evaluated the Dance, Choreography at Level 1 and Dance Arts Studies at Level 2 programmes concluded that the programmes meet the criteria for reaccreditation. We suggest that the Academy of Dance integrates the given opportunities for improvement in a meaningful way into both study programmes.
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        Agency's identifier6031-4/2021/9-programi
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