03 Requirements for Students in the Intermediate-Level Vocal Music Program

03 requirements for students of intermediate-level vocal music major (Illustrative Image)

Circular 40/2018/TT-BLDTBXH stipulates that the intermediate-level vocal music major is a professional singer career, performing songs with one's own voice in various music genres and types: Folk song, lyrical, revolutionary music; pop music (light music), meeting the level 4 requirements in the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework. After graduation from the intermediate-level vocal music major, students need to meet the following 03 requirements:

1. Regarding the knowledge volume

- Identify basic knowledge about the history of Vietnamese and world music, fundamental knowledge of the music industry such as solfeggio, recording, harmony…;- Present basic knowledge about vocal techniques, understand methods of classical singing, folk songs, and contemporary music;- Present techniques of performing vocal works such as Aria, romance, suite, song, choir...;- Identify specialized knowledge and techniques to practice and build vocal works that meet the required standards;- Identify basic knowledge about stage performance art, body liberation, folk and ethnic dance art, and dance sport;- Describe forms of stage performance, the role of the singer on stage according to different music genres, specific performance programs;- Present methods of selecting various specialized sound equipment, performing instruments, and explain their uses;- Describe measures to ensure safety for tools, equipment, and performers;- Present basic knowledge about politics, culture, society, law, national defense and security, physical education as prescribed.

2. Regarding professional skills

- Apply basic vocal techniques and skills in the intermediate-level training program. Perform vocal works such as: Aria, romance, suite, folk songs, contemporary songs in forms such as singing solo, duet, group sing, choir...;- Demonstrate skills in vocal training, breaking down songs, harmonizing, singing solo, group singing… as required;- Develop the ability to build vocal works in various styles;- Use audio equipment for singing such as microphones, music software, and explore media technology applications;- Practice body liberation skills for stage performance, basic dance skills, and dance sport;- Practice musical instrument techniques to use simple accompaniment;- Apply music analysis skills, simple harmonization;- Select the right and complete specialized sound equipment, major instruments for performances;- Organize and arrange measures to ensure the safety of tools, equipment, and performers;- Use basic information technology as prescribed; apply information technology in some professional tasks of the major;- Use basic foreign language, reaching level 1/6 in the Vietnamese Foreign Language Proficiency Framework; apply foreign languages in some professional tasks of the major.

3. Regarding autonomy and responsibility

- Be conscious of self-study, improving professional qualifications, and creativity in the profession;- Have proper attitude and professional ethics, discipline consciousness, scientific working methods;- Work independently in changing working conditions, take personal responsibility and partial responsibility for group work;- Evaluate the quality of personal work and part of the implementation results of group members;- Communicate politely and elegantly with the audience, colleagues, and employers.

For details, see Circular 40/2018/TT-BLDTBXH, effective from February 10, 2019.

Ty Na

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