Music
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MSC183

Course Name:

Percussion Instruments I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	2	1	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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. MUSTAFA ERSİN GÜLSELİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. MUSTAFA ERSİN GÜLSELİ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ERHAN ÖZDEMİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with basic percussion instrument knowledge and skills, to develop the sense of rhythm and to provide the ability to play the beginner-level repertoire.
Course Content:	Learning about percussion instruments. Learning and applying basic hitting techniques. Developing the sense of rhythm. Ability to play beginner percussion instrument repertoire.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Learning about percussion instruments.
2) Learning and applying basic hitting techniques.
3) Developing the sense of rhythm.
4) Ability to play beginner percussion instrument repertoire.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to percussion instruments, concepts of rhythm and introduction of percussion instruments.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
2)	Exercises on rhythm exercises and basic hitting techniques.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
3)	Individual stroke techniques, finger usage and rhythm arrangements.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
4)	Percussion notation and rhythm reading skills.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
5)	Studies on rhythm combinations and simple percussion examples.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
6)	Introduction and student trials of various percussion instruments.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
7)	Studies on rhythm groups and beat arrangements.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
8)	Exercises on tempo and dynamics control.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
9)	Rhythmic melodic passages and simple percussion compositions.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
10)	Rhythm variations and student group performances.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
11)	Rhythm exercises suitable for different types of music.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
12)	Music theory regarding rhythm and percussion instruments.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
13)	Student performances and technical evaluation.	Course resources will be provided to students weekly.
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları öğrencilere haftalık olarak sağlanacaktır.
References:	Orkestrasyon – Ertuğrul Sevsay, Handbook of Materials for Percussion Musical Instruments 1st ed. 2022 Edition

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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	5
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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
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