MZS311 Musical Diction IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs MusicGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Music
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: MZS311
Course Name: Musical Diction I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. FATMA NURİYE ERACAR
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with the ability to use correct diction and combine it with music.
Students will improve their verbal expression skills and use correct diction in different musical genres.
They will learn how to use it.
Course Content: Interaction of diction with music
Basic diction rules
Emotional expression with words

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Interaction of diction with music
2) Understanding and interpreting song lyrics
3) Correct diction in the recording studio
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Diction and Music Relationship
2) Basic Diction and Music Relationship
3) Vocal Techniques and Intonation Correct breathing techniques
4) Intonation and vocal diversity Rhythm and diction harmony
5) Musical Diction Styles Diction in classical music
6) Diction in popular music Diction in jazz music
7) Song Expression and Stage Performance Understanding and interpreting song lyrics
8) Midterm Exam
9) The role of diction in stage performance Expressive diction techniques
10) Diction in Foreign Language Songs
11) Diction skills in a foreign language Translation and meaning-oriented diction
12) Diction and Recording Studio Studies Correct diction in the recording studio
13) Studio techniques and the importance of diction
14) An Overview
15) An Overview
16) Final Exam

Sources

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness 5
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 34