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● the corresponding competency is developed in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle
○ the corresponding competency is developed in Zwolle only

1.	Technical skills
	The student possesses a wide variety of professional knowledge and skills, which they apply in diverse musical contexts.
1	The student creates and produces artistic concepts of a high professional standard.
2	The student commands a representative and varied repertoire within their field, has enhanced or broadened their horizon, and stands out professionally and artistically.
3	The student performs in ensembles or in creative collectives that vary in composition, number and style.
4	The student has deepened and/or broadened their command of music theory, history of music, musical styles and performance practices.
5	The student has shown to be capable of analysing, interpreting and performing music, by ear and/or notated, based on rhythmic, melodic and harmonic (structure and form) insights.
6	The students demonstrates an advanced individual use of improvisation techniques associated with the repertoire performed.
7	The student has mastered effective study and rehearsal skills
8	The student is aware of their postures and movements. They are demonstrably aware of health risks and take preventive measure.
2.	Creative skills
	The student can shape musical expression based on their own artistic vision and aims.
1	'The student develops, independently and at a high professional level, musical products and/or programmes based on an artistic concept.
2	The student demonstrates advanced creativity in choice of repertoire, composition of programmes, arrangements, compositions and/or production, in performance and in musical solutions.
3	The student employs research methods to develop and deepen their work artistically.
4	The student demonstrates a musical and artistic personality.
5	The student places their musical and artistic personality and skills in the service of and in the context of a larger whole.
6	The student initiates and carries out a musical project.
3.	Contextual focus
	The student identifies developments in national and international professional practice and society and positions themselves and their work accordingly.
1	The student is abreast of developments in the professional field, field of activity and society. The student shows the way they integrate this into their professional behaviour and commitment to their own professional practice and society.
2	The student identifies opportunities in society and translates these into concrete actions. They dare to take risks and present themselves through their products or activities.
3	The student demonstrates insight into the way the national and international music markets work and are organised. To this end, they have gained knowledge of music marketing and production, cash flows and revenue models, which they apply in order to position themselves in the field.
4	The student actively participates in the field/cultural life and connects with their peers, other musicians, the public, the press and – potential – clients.
5	The student is demonstrably enterprising and knows how to acquire work and commissions.
6	The student is abreast of technological developments and the manner in which technology affects musical practice. The student possesses relevant knowledge and skills and applies these in a music-specific context.
4.	Research and development skills
	The student continually evaluates their own artistic achievements by way of self-initiated research and reflection upon their own identity, behaviour and performance, in order to improve these achievements and, at the same time, contribute to new developments in the field.
1	The student asks critical questions and is open to answering other people's questions.
2	The student reflects upon their own assumptions, preferences, strengths and weaknesses and understands how all of these affect their development and professional opportunities.
3	The student reflects upon their own working method, which helps them understand the consequences of and, afterwards, justify their choices and decisions, both to their peers and to those outside the professional field.
4	The student provides well-founded opinions on the artistic value of their own work and that of others and on the extent that it corresponds with the intentions of the creator.
5	The student independently collects, analyses and interprets knowledge and information relevant to their area of expertise and contributes through their own research to the development of new source material.
6	The student investigates issues directly or indirectly related to their own area of expertise in a structured way.
7	The student proactively organises their own input gathered by way of reflection, feedback and research, and uses the knowledge, insights and skills gained to further develop their work, professional position and professional field.
8	The student explores and recognises innovations in the field, experiments with them and creates their own innovations.
5.	Communication skills
	The student effectively interacts within various professional contexts, using appropriate forms and means of communication.
1	The student presents themselves and their work, individually and/or collectively, in a way that suits the presented work and the envisaged audience.
2	Working from within their own field of expertise, the student contributes actively and demonstrably to multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary collaborations.
3	The student heads creative processes, projects and/or collaborations.
4	The student demonstrates skill and initiative in teamwork, negotiations and organisation.
5	The student uses verbal, writing and digital skills to convey their own work, working method, vision and results of research convincingly and effectively to professionals and audience.
6	The student has a strategic and respectful way of handling the various roles, responsibilities, interests and qualities in a collaboration.
7	The student demonstrates effective intercultural communication skills.
6.	Organizational skills
	The student develops sustainable work situations and networks, so they can realise their own or others' ambitions.
1	The student sets realistic goals, plans work and works according to plans.
2	The student possesses sufficient commercial, organisational and administrative knowledge and skills, makes professional arrangements to set up and continue their professional practice.
3	The student organises working processes in relation to one another, striking a balance between artistic, commercial and facilitating activities.
4	The student maintains sustainable professional networks and contacts, thus reinforcing their own and other people's activities.
5	The student is alert to and acts upon changing situations and circumstances and helps solve and answer various complex, context-related problems and issues.
6	The student is abreast of relevant preconditions and knows how to deal with them.