Requirements for the aptitude tests in the Bachelor study courses at Faculty 2 (extracts from the respective examination regulations): CONTENTS B.A. in Musicology in combination with an artistic subject at Folkwang or an academic subject at the University of Duisburg-Essen... 1 B.A. in combination with an academic subject at the Ruhr University Bochum... 5 B.Mus. in Music Pedagogy... 6 B.A. in Primary School Teacher Training... 9 B.A. in Secondary Modern and Comprehensive School Teacher Training... 12 B.A. in Grammar School/Comprehensive School Teacher Training... 15 B.A. in Musicology in combination with an artistic subject at Folkwang or an academic subject at the University of Duisburg-Essen Entrance requirements (1) Entrance requirements for the Bachelor study course in Musicology in combination with an artistic or academic subject are the general university entrance qualification and an artistic aptitude. (2) Admission to the study course is for the winter semester. More information on entrance requirements and aptitude procedures is set forth in the regulatory framework for establishing the artistic aptitude and the outstanding artistic talent at the Folkwang University of the Arts dated 6th April 2016 (No. 249 Official Notifications). Knowledge of the German language shall be provided in accordance with 2 Section 4 of the Examination Regulations for verification of German language skills for applicants for university places as well as for students from non-german speaking countries at the Folkwang University of the Arts dated 23rd April 2013 (No. 163 Official Notifications). as of: March 2018
(3) A particular entrance requirement for the Musicology subject is the successful participation in an aptitude assessment procedure. [ ] (4) Particular entrance requirements for the academic subjects to be studied at the University of Duisburg-Essen are set forth in the relevant regulations of the University of Duisburg-Essen. (5) Admission to the study course can only ensue when all the entrance requirements of the desired combination of subjects have been fulfilled. Procedure (1) For all study applicants, the procedure comprises the "General Music Teaching" part examination assessed (written test of approx. 90 minutes in duration) as well as the "Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability" part examination assessed (colloquium of a maximum of 10 minutes in duration). (2) For study applicants with an artistic subject, the procedure additionally comprises the "Auditory skills" part examination assessed (as part of the "General music theory" part examination in accordance with Section 1), the part examination assessed in the artistic discipline (duration 20 minutes) as well as the non-assessed placement test in the Piano compulsory subject, provided that Piano was not selected as the artistic discipline. When assessing aptitude in the various part examinations, the expected development capability will be taken into due account. (3) In the first "General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills" part examination (written test), basic knowledge shall be provided of general music theory as well as the ability to hear and identify elementary melodic, rhythmic and formal contexts. The "General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills" part examination is composed of the General Music Theory part areas (for all study applicants) as well as aural training (for study applicants with artistic subject only), which will be assessed separately. (4) In the second "Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability" part examination (colloquium), the candidates must provide evidence that they are able to develop approaches to their own conceptual notions on music and musicology with regard to the requirements in subsequent vocational fields. This evidence may be provided by the candidates with one artistic subject analysing and interpreting one of the music pieces presented by them, and placing it into a historical context; candidates with an academic subject are expected to present a work chosen themselves, a composer chosen themselves or an epoch chosen themselves. The evidence can also be provided by the candidate applying systematic or ethnological concepts to a musical phenomenon chosen themselves. In this part of the examination, evidence is expected of the candidates' ability to convincingly express themselves on music and the history of music against the background of the experiences they have gained up to now. page 2 of 16
(5) In the third part examination in the artistic discipline (for study applicants with artistic subject only), candidates are expected to provide evidence of the skills and artistic design abilities required for their artistic discipline, to the extent that a successful course of study may be assumed. Aptitude is expected in an artistic discipline offered by the university. One of the following subjects can be selected as the artistic subject: instrumental training in any of the artistic instrumental subjects available as a course offering at the Folkwang University of the Arts - these are: Vocal Studies, Music Theory as well as Choral and Ensemble Directing. (6) Particular admission requirements for the academic subjects to be studied at the University of Duisburg-Essen shall remain unaffected by the above. More information on this is laid down in the relevant regulations of the University of Duisburg-Essen. (7) Admittance to the study course can only ensue when all the entrance requirements of the desired combination of subjects have been fulfilled. Examination formats, assessment criteria and weighting of grades for the artistic aptitude test The following specifications apply depending on the choice of artistic discipline: Choral and Ensemble Conducting Artistic aptitude shall be provided by a practical test in the subjects: - Ensemble Direction Conducting a prepared polyphonic choral work and an unprepared easier choral movement (Bach-choral degree of difficulty) in exercise conditions at the piano (duration approx. 8 minutes). - Vocal Studies Performance of two pieces from different epochs, of which one unaccompanied; sight-singing of a moderately difficult choral part (altogether approx. 8 minutes) - Keyboard Instrument Performance of three pieces of literature of intermediate difficulty (including one work by J.S. Bach) and a score playing task of simple degree of difficulty with no preparation (altogether approx. 9 minutes). The following assessment criteria will be applied: - Ensemble Direction Basic knowledge of conducting technique and possibilities of expression in conducting; discernible responsiveness in classifying (and dealing with) unknown literature - Vocal Studies Vocal disposition and expressive skills; physical, vocal and linguistic aptitude; basic sight-singing knowledge. - Keyboard Instrument page 3 of 16
Average performance level in instrumental musical ability and recognisable musical expressive skills; stylistic differentiation capability; basic knowledge in prima-vista score reading. The arithmetic mean of the weighted performance marks achieved in the subjects tested then gives the overall aptitude examination grade. The marks obtained in the individual subjects tested are weighted by the following key: - Ensemble Direction x 3 - Vocal Studies x 2 - Keyboard Instrument x 2 Instrumental Training and Vocal Training / Vocal Studies To test the artistic aptitude in the instrumental or vocal discipline (duration approx. 20 minutes), three works of intermediate difficulty from different stylistic periods shall be presented. The selection list from the competition "Youth Makes Music" with degree of difficulty 3 to 4 may serve as orientation. For the artistic aptitude examination in the Vocal Studies artistic discipline, presentation of a poem or short prose text shall additionally be prepared. The following assessment criteria will be applied: - Instrumental Training Average performance level in instrumental techniques and recognisable musical expressive skills; stylistic differentiation capability - Vocal Training / Vocal Studies Average performance level in vocal techniques and recognisable musical expressive skills; physical, vocal and linguistic aptitude; stylistic differentiation capability. Music Theory For the examination in the Music Theory artistic discipline, a portfolio with the candidate's own compositions, exercises in style, arrangements/instrumentations or analyses of musical works shall be presented. Evidence of the required understanding shall be provided in a discussion lasting some 20 minutes on music literature works presented plus harmony/counterpoint works or compositions written by the candidate to be brought into the examination with him/her. The following assessment criteria will be applied: A keen ear for music; skills in compositional techniques; analytical abilities page 4 of 16
B.A. in Musicology in combination with an academic subject at the Ruhr University Bochum Entrance requirements (1) Entrance requirements for the Musicology Bachelor study course in combination with an academic subject are the evidence of a general or relevant subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent university entrance qualification as well as knowledge of the German language in accordance with 1 Section 1 in conjunction with 2 Section 4 of the Examination Regulations for verification of German language skills for applicants for university places as well as for students from non-german speaking countries at the Folkwang University of the Arts dated 23rd April 2013 (No. 163 Official Notifications). (2) A particular entrance requirement for the Musicology subject is the successful participation in an aptitude examination procedure. In this procedure, the study applicant shall provide subject-related prior knowledge of music theory and music, which allow the expectation of a successful pursuit of study in the Musicology subject. For all study applicants, the procedure comprises the "General Music Teaching" part examination assessed (written test of approx. 90 minutes in duration) as well as the assessed part examination in "Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability" (colloquium: a maximum of 10 minutes in duration). -1st part examination: "General Music Theory" Basic knowledge of general music theory shall be provided in a written examination. -2nd part examination: "Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability" The candidates must provide evidence in a colloquium that they are able to develop approaches to their own conceptual notions on music and musicology in relation to the requirements in subsequent vocational fields. This evidence can be provided by the candidate presenting a self-chosen topic. In this part of the examination, evidence is expected of the candidates' ability to convincingly express themselves on musical subjects against the background of the experiences they have gained up to now. (3) Particular admission requirements for the academic subjects to be studied at the Ruhr University Bochum shall remain unaffected by the above. More information on this is laid down in the relevant regulations of the Ruhr University Bochum. (4) Admission to the study course will be for the winter semester when all the entrance requirements of the desired combination of subjects have been fulfilled. page 5 of 16
B.Mus. Music Pedagogy Entrance requirements [ ] (2) Entrance requirements are the general university qualification plus an artistic aptitude in relation to the study course. In exceptional cases, applicants may also be admitted without the general university qualification, provided that they can provide evidence of a special artistic talent. More information on the aptitude procedures is set forth in the regulatory framework for establishing the artistic or study course-specific aptitude and the special artistic talent at the Folkwang University of the Arts dated 6th April 2016 (No. 249 Official Notifications). (3) Evidence of the following shall be provided for admission to the Music Pedagogy Bachelor study course: 1. artistic aptitude in the main subject (Instrument or Vocal Studies) 2. artistic aptitude in the subsidiary subject Piano or for candidates with the main artistic subject Piano in the subsidiary subject Vocal Studies 3. pedagogical aptitude 4. the ability to instruct music-making groups 5. Knowledge and ability in the basics of music theory. (4) In assessing the artistic aptitude, the following assessment criteria will apply to the individual subjects to be tested: 1.a) Instrument: _ Instrumental technique performance level _ Musical expressive skills _ Stylistic differentiation capability. 1.b) Vocal Studies _ Physical, vocal and linguistic aptitude _ Vocal disposition and expressive skills _ Stylistic differentiation capability. 2. Piano or Vocal Studies or other instrument as subsidiary subject _ Instrumental or vocal technique performance level _ Musical expressive skills 3. Pedagogical aptitude _ The ability to express oneself on pedagogical issues _ Recognisable appropriate motivation for studying _ Text comprehension page 6 of 16
4. Instructing music-making groups _ The ability to work with groups _ Elementary knowledge and skills on ensemble directing 5. Basics of the theory of music _ Cultivable ear for music _ Basic knowledge of music teaching The ability to appreciate and describe music (by ear or from the score) in an analytical manner (5) The following examination performances shall be provided in the aptitude test for the Music Pedagogy Bachelor study course: 1. In the artistic main subject (Instrument or Vocal Studies, three works of intermediate difficulty taken from different epochs of style plus one easy piece (by sight playing) shall be played or sung. The examination will last approx. 15-20 minutes. In the "Piano / Piano Improvisation" main subject: Literature playing: _ Musical presentation of a work of intermediate difficulty Improvisation: _ Presentation of individual works focusing on improvisation _ Improvisation in an interplay between teaching staff and candidate _ Playing basso continuo, jazz voicing _ Song accompaniment _ Stylistically tied improvisation of provided motifs (baroque, classicism, romanticism, impressionism) _ Free improvisation _ Sight-reading Any instrument or vocal study offered at the Folkwang University of the Arts can be selected as a subject. 2. In the subsidiary subject Piano or if Piano has been chosen as the main subject the subsidiary subject Vocal Studies or on request on another Instrument, two to three simple pieces from different stylistic periods shall be presented as well as a very simple piece performed by sight-reading. The examination will last approx. 5-10 minutes: 3. Pedagogical aptitude shall be provided in a colloquium of some 10 minutes in duration, in which text extracts can be presented and which can also include practical tasks. 4. The ability to instruct music-making vocal or instrumental groups shall be provided in a group examination lasting approx. 8-10 minutes per candidate. For this purpose, simple 2-3 voice movements (also canons) shall be rehearsed with the group. Where appropriate, musical scores (10 copies) shall be provided. page 7 of 16
5. The basics of music theory shall be provided in a written test of some 45-60 minutes in duration. The test consists of formalised tasks. It relates to the aspects of melody, rhythm/metre/tact, harmony and composition. It distinguishes between tasks, for which musical structures are to be captured by ear, auditorily recognised from the score, conceptually designated or noted, as well as analytically described. The performance levels obtained in the subjects tested will be weighted as follows: 1. Main subject (Instrument or Vocal Studies): x 1 2. Subsidiary subject: x 0.5 3. Pedagogical aptitude: x 1 4. Instructing music-making groups: x 1 5. Basics of the theory of music x 1 (6) Candidates who are already studying (or have already studied) at the Folkwang University of the Arts will also have to retake the Music Theory test. This also applies to candidates, who have already once passed the test in accordance with the relevant requirements for the study course at the Folkwang University of the Arts. (7) For candidates, who have not acquired their study qualification at a German-language institution, the evidence of German-language skills is required in accordance with the Examination Regulations for the Evidence of German-language Skills for study applicants as well as students from non- German-speaking countries at the Folkwang University of the Arts dated 23rd April 2013 (No. 163, Official Notifications). page 8 of 16
B.A. in Primary School Teacher Training Content requirements of study-course-related artistic aptitude and assessment procedure (1) In the procedure to establish the study course-related artistic aptitude, the candidate shall provide subject-related expertise in music pedagogy as well as musical expressiveness and musicrelated reflectivity. (2) The procedure is organised in two parts: a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills (Music Theory test); b) Part examinations (in the form of a joint examination) in the central subject (TP 2), in the subjects Vocal Studies (TP 3) and Piano / Song Accompaniment (TP 4) and a colloquium to provide evidence of Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability (TP 5). In the joint examination, all the part examinations will be taken successively in front of a joint commission. The joint examination will be a maximum of 30 minutes in duration. on a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills All candidates have to provide basic knowledge of music theory. The written test on General Music Theory includes tasks to determine intervals and chord structures as well as the composition of a movement for four voices (e.g. based on basso continuo figures or function symbols). All candidates must demonstrate the ability to auditorily recognise elementary melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal contexts. The written test on auditory skills comprises tasks to determine rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures (rhythm dictation, single-voice dictation, harmonic dictation). The joint examination (b) comprises an oral-practical part of the examination, containing sight-singing of song melodies or choral parts. on b) Part examinations (TP 2-5) in the form of a joint examination Part examination (TP 2) in the central subject: Any of the artistic instrumental subjects or vocal studies (with the exception of Vocal Jazz) in the course offerings at the Folkwang University of the Arts can be chosen as the central subject. page 9 of 16
The content-related requirements are: - When choosing an instrument as the central subject: performance of three works with free choice of style - jazz and rock/pop are possible; sight-reading of a simple example - When choosing Vocal Studies as the central subject: Evidence of a cultivable, healthy voice practice; singing three works with free choice of style - jazz and rock/pop are also possible; sight-singing of a simple example; performing a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose) Special features: If Vocal Studies has been chosen as the central subject, the part examination (TP 3) in the Vocal Studies subject is omitted. Part examination (TP 3) in the Vocal Studies subject Evidence of a cultivable, healthy voice practice; singing three songs (with free choice of the music genre), of which one of the songs can be self-accompanied at the piano or with guitar, as appropriate; sight-singing of a simple example; performing a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose) Part examination (TP 4) in the Piano / Song Accompaniment subject Evidence of basic skills in accompanying songs relating to school practice or songs from the field of popular music; simple sight-reading Part examination (TP 5) in the colloquium The candidates shall provide evidence in the course of a discussion that they are able to formulate ideas on their own conceptual notions of music in school and extra-curricular references in relation to the requirements in the subsequent professional world. (3) When changing the type of school (say, from the Music subject in the Bachelor study course with Primary School teaching option to the Music subject in the Bachelor study course with Grammar School and Comprehensive School teaching option or vice versa), the entire procedure to determine the study course-related artistic aptitude has to be retaken for the new study course chosen in each case. (4) Candidates who are already studying (or have already studied) at the Folkwang University of the Arts also have to retake the Music Theory test. page 10 of 16
Assessing the study course-related artistic aptitude An area of examination is considered as successfully completed, if a minimum grade of 4.0 has been attained. The grades attained in the part examinations contribute equally to the overall grade. Overall, the study course-related artistic aptitude is considered as given, if a minimum average grade of 4.0 has been attained. Failure to pass the test in the compulsory subject Vocal Studies (TP 3) shall lead to failure to pass the whole test. Otherwise, a "not sufficient" aptitude grade in one test area can be compensated by an excellent performance (passed with the grade "very good") in another test area. page 11 of 16
B.A. in Secondary Modern and Comprehensive School Teacher Training Content requirements of study-course-related artistic aptitude and assessment procedure (1) In the procedure to assess the study course-related artistic aptitude, the candidate shall provide subject-related expertise in music pedagogy as well as musical expressiveness and music-related reflectivity. (2) The procedure is organised in two parts: a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills (Music Theory test); b) Part examinations (in the form of a joint examination) in the central subject (TP 2), in the subjects Vocal Studies (TP 3) and Piano (TP 4) and a colloquium to provide evidence of Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability (TP 5). In the joint examination, all the part examinations will be taken successively in front of a joint commission. The joint examination will be a maximum of 30 minutes in duration. on a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills All candidates have to provide basic knowledge of music theory. The written test on General Music Theory includes tasks to determine intervals and chord structures as well as the composition of a movement for four voices (e.g. based on basso continuo figures or function symbols); the joint examination (b) can, as appropriate, comprise an oral-practical part of the examination, containing the ad-hoc harmonisation of melodies (folk songs, chansons, songs, etc.) on the piano. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to auditorily recognise elementary melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal contexts. The written test on auditory skills comprises tasks to determine rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures (rhythm dictation, single-voice dictation, harmonic dictation). The joint examination (b) comprises an oral-practical part of the examination, containing sight-singing of song melodies or choral parts. on b) Part examinations (TP) in the form of a joint examination: page 12 of 16
Part examination (TP 2) in the central subject: Any of the artistic instrumental subjects or Vocal Studies (with the exception of Vocal Jazz) in the course offerings at the Folkwang University of the Arts can be chosen as the central subject. The content-related requirements are: Evidence of average technical and artistic abilities; evidence of stylistic diversity by means of tone realisation of three music pieces from different periods; evidence of sigh-reading or sight-singing skills. Special features: If Vocal Studies has been chosen as the central subject, the part examination (TP 3) in the subject Vocal Studies is omitted, an exception to this is the performance of a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose). Part examination (TP 3) in the Vocal Studies subject Evidence of a cultivable, healthy voice practice; singing of three songs (with free choice of the music genre), of which one of the songs can be self-accompanied at the piano or with guitar, as appropriate; sight-singing of a simple example; performing a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose) Part examination (TP 4) in the Piano subject Evidence of basic technical and artistic abilities based on the presentation of two musical pieces from different periods; sight-playing: accompanying songs Part examination (TP 5) in the colloquium The candidates shall provide evidence in the form of a discussion that they are able to formulate ideas on their own conceptual notions of music in school and extra-curricular references in relation to the requirements in the subsequent professional world. (3) When changing the type of school (say, with the Music subject from the Bachelor study course with the Secondary Modern and Comprehensive Schools teaching option to the Bachelor study course with the Grammar School and Comprehensive School teaching option or vice versa), the entire procedure to assess the study course-related artistic aptitude has to be retaken for the new study course chosen in each case. (4) Candidates who are already studying (or have already studied) at the Folkwang University of the Arts also have to retake the Music Theory test. Assessing the study course-related artistic aptitude An area of examination is considered as successfully completed, when a minimum grade of 4.0 has been attained. The grades attained in the five part examinations contribute equally to the overall grade. Overall, the study course-related artistic aptitude is considered as given, if a minimum grade of 4.0 has been attained. Failure to pass the test in the compulsory subject Vocal Studies (TP 3) shall lead to failure to pass the whole test. Otherwise, a "not sufficient" aptitude grade in one test area can be compensated by an excellent performance (passed with the grade "very good") in another test area. page 13 of 16
B.A. in Grammar School/Comprehensive School Teacher Training Content requirements of study-course-related artistic aptitude (1) In the procedure to assess the study course-related artistic aptitude, the candidate shall provide subject-related expertise in music pedagogy as well as musical expressiveness and music-related reflectivity. (2) The procedure is organised in two parts: a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills; b) Part examinations (in the form of a joint examination) in the central subject (TP 2), in the subjects Vocal Studies (TP 3) and Piano (TP 4) and a colloquium to provide evidence of Music-related Communication and Presentational Ability (TP 5). In the joint examination, all the part examinations will be taken successively in front of a joint commission. The joint examination will be a maximum of 30 minutes in duration. on a) Part examination (TP 1) in the subjects General Music Teaching and Auditory Skills All candidates have to provide basic knowledge of music theory. The written test on General Music Theory includes tasks to determine intervals and chord structures as well as the composition of a movement for four voices (e.g. based on basso continuo figures or function symbols); the joint examination (b) can, as appropriate, comprise an oral-practical part of the examination, containing the ad-hoc harmonisation of melodies (folk songs, chansons, songs, etc.) on the piano. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to auditorily recognise elementary melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal contexts. The written test on auditory skills comprises tasks to determine rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures (rhythm dictation, single-voice dictation, harmonic dictation). The joint examination (b) comprises an oral-practical part of the examination, containing sight-singing of song melodies or choral parts. on b) Part examinations (in the form of a joint examination) Part examination (TP 2) in the central subject: Any of the artistic instrumental subjects or Vocal Studies as well as Choral Directing and Music Theory/Composition (specialising in historical and contemporary music including popular music and jazz) in the course offerings at the Folkwang University of the Arts can be chosen as the central subject. The content-related requirements are: Evidence of advanced technical and artistic abilities; evidence of stylistic diversity by means of tone realisation of three music pieces from different periods; evidence of sigh-reading or sight-singing skills. page 14 of 16
Special features: - If Vocal Studies has been chosen as the central subject, the part examination (TP 3) in the subject Vocal Studies is omitted. An exception to this is the performance of a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose). - If the chosen central subject is Choral Directing, a (prepared) choral conducting with a choir rehearsal lasting about ten minutes should be presented. The choir, consisting of students at the Folkwang University of the Arts, will be made available. The candidate shall bring twenty copies of the musical scores with him/her. - If the chosen central subject is Piano (literature playing), a part examination in piano sight-reading, improvisation and song accompaniment must be taken. - If the chosen central subject is Piano (sight-reading, improvisation, song accompaniment), a part examination in piano literature playing must be taken. - If the chosen central subject is Music Theory/Composition (specialising in historical and contemporary music including popular music and jazz), the candidate's own harmony/counterpoint works or compositions should be presented and discussed. In addition, a music piece shall be presented for analysis. - If the chosen central subject is an instrument or Vocal Studies in the field of jazz/pop, then three jazz standards prepared in different tempi shall be presented in an improvised manner. - Further stipulations in relation to the stylistic specialisation ('classical' or 'Pop/Jazz'): subject to the course offerings and capacities available, the central subject can be studied either in the field of 'classical' or 'pop/jazz' music. Part examination (TP 3) in the Vocal Studies subject Evidence of a cultivable, healthy voice practice; singing three songs (with free choice of the music genre), of which one of the songs can be self-accompanied at the piano or with guitar, as appropriate; sight-singing of a simple example; performing a prepared speaking text (lyrics or prose) Part examination (TP 4) in the Piano subject Evidence of basic technical and artistic abilities based on the presentation of two musical pieces from different periods; sight-playing: accompanying songs Part examination (TP 5) in the colloquium The candidates shall provide evidence in the form of a discussion that they are able to formulate ideas on their own conceptual notions of music in school and extracurricular references in relation to the requirements in the subsequent professional world. page 15 of 16
(3) When changing the type of school (say, from the Music subject in the Bachelor study course with Primary School teaching option to the Music subject in the Bachelor study course with Grammar School and Comprehensive School teaching option or vice versa), the entire procedure to determine the study course-related artistic aptitude has to be retaken for the new study course chosen in each case. (4) Candidates who are already studying (or have already studied) at the Folkwang University of the Arts also have to retake the Music Theory test. Determining the study course-related artistic aptitude An area of examination is considered as successfully completed, if a minimum grade of 4.0 has been attained. The grades attained in the five part examinations contribute equally to the overall grade. Overall, the study course-related artistic aptitude is considered as given, if a minimum grade of 4.0 has been attained. Failure to pass the test in the compulsory subject Vocal Studies (TP 3) shall lead to failure to pass the whole test. Otherwise, a "not sufficient" aptitude grade in one test area can be compensated by an excellent performance (passed with the grade "very good") in another test area. page 16 of 16