Beyond Borders: Fostering the Innovations by Building on Traditions of Higher Music Education
Beneficiary: Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire
Project Name: Beyond Borders: Fostering the Innovations by Building on Traditions of Higher Music Education
Implementation Dates: first month of project implementation: 08.2023/25.09.2023; Post-implementation period of the Project: 04/2024-05/2025
Total Project Cost: 322,700.00 GEL
Grant Amount: 289,240.00 GEL
Description
The overall goal of the project is to strengthen the development of English-language educational programs, as well as the internationalization of performance and higher music education through digital transformation. The project proposal includes two components: 1) Organizing the international accreditation process of english language programs; 2) introduction of Eduroam networking and Implementation of audio/video transmission system LOLA (low latency audio-visual streaming technology).
Within the framework of the first component, MusiQuE, an agency affiliated with the Association of European Conservatories, carries out international accreditation for the following six English-language educational programs of the conservatory:
- Performing Art, Bachelor Degree
- Performing Art, Master Degree
- Composition, Bachelor Degree
- Composition, Master Degree
- Music Technology, Bachelor Degree
- Music Technology, Master Degree
Audiovisual software LOLA will stimulate the development of diverse and creative potential and will help promote intercultural dialogue and social cohesion of different generations of musicians. The above-mentioned new digital equipment will bring musicians/performers, academic staff, and students the possibility to conduct remote concerts, rehearsals, masterclasses, and performing/creative projects.
Activities
Based on the agreement signed with MusiQuE, the international accreditation process is underway (submission of self-assessment, creation of a group of experts, visit of the group, preparation of draft and conclusion, decision-making). Based on the decision on international accreditation, a conclusion will be submitted to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) in order to recognize the accreditation.
In order to implement the software LOLA and Eduroam, an agreement was signed with The Georgian Research and Educational Networking Association „GRENA“, which provides the conservatory with fiber-optic Internet. Also, the connection to the Eduroam network and the purchase of the necessary technical equipment for the integration of the computer security system LOLA are underway.
In the frame of the implementation of the mentioned software, the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki University of Arts will train TSC staff.
Sustainability
The project will have a significant impact when it comes to the strengthening of the quality of the educational and creative activities, enhancing internationalization process and sustainability of the institution. in particular:
- Acquiring the accreditation of the MusiQuE – a recognized European independent accreditation and external evaluation body will contribute to raising awareness about TSC and foster the initiatives and development of joint educational programs with international universities;
- Programs accredited by MusiQuE will help attract students from European countries, which in turn will strengthen the sustainability of the institution, including the development of educational tourism in Georgia;
- Implementation of LOLA will contribute to increasing the possibility of diverse collaborative projects between staff and students of Georgian and international higher music education institutions and, as a basis, strengthening of internationalisation;
- Implementation of LOLA will contribute to the sustainability of educational and creative activities in force majeure situations (pandemic, hostilities, etc.);
- Implementation of LOLA will contribute to strengthening the financial sustainability of TSC by offering a relevant service to the community and music industry.