WHAT CAN THE ACADEMY OFFER?

MAIN DISCIPLINES
Music, Singing, Dance, Drama & Storytelling

APPLICATION/ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Measurements for qualifications: The students are selected
through auditions for talent and through interviews for motivation
and dedication
• Minimum age of applicants: 18 years

YEARLY MODEL
Module 1: 15 September - 15 December
Module 2: 15 January - 15 April
Module 3: 15 May - 15 July

TEATCHERS
• West African masters of culture will lead their respective courses
• Visiting teachers will initially lead the courses in European disciplines
• There will be a mutual training scheme for teachers.

AFTER GRADUATION
• A professional practitioner in West African Culture
• Partners in collaborative artwork, exchange-programs etc.
• A professional Teacher in West African Culture

COURSE PROGRAMS
Foundation Course 1 year
Writing and reading notes, foreign rhythm - patterns, English

Undergraduate (Ba) 3 years
Subjects: :music, dance, drama, storytelling, non-African
music theory and practice, pedagogy, collaborative work,
sound engineering.

Post graduate (MA) 1 year
Specialising in one subject

OVERSEAS STUDENTS
Foundation Course 4 month
Learning about African rhythms, Culture, language

Undergraduate (Ba)
The students can choose from modules of: Wollof, Mandinka, Fula,
Jola, Susu, dance, music, drama, storytelling and history

Post graduate (Ma) and Research
In dept studies and research in one tradition or one discipline.

Exchange and other courses
ECCO will also offer 3 weeks introduction courses
for groups of 10 in West African music and culture

FUTURE SUBJECTS
• Textiles & Fashion
• Furniture & product
• Glass & Ceramics
• Communication design
• Painting & Sculpture
• Architecture & Interior design
Contact ECCO Europe – Contact ECCO The Gambia