Master of Arts in Music non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MZK536

Course Name:

Instrument and Body

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇETİN KÖRÜKÇÜOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach students to use their bodies correctly while playing instruments, to emphasize basic elements such as correct posture, breathing, body position, to increase physical comfort while playing instruments and to increase body awareness to improve musical performance.
Course Content:	Learning correct posture and body position. Improving breathing control and effective use of the body while playing an instrument. Increasing body awareness and reducing muscle tension. Developing stage presence in musical performance.

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 correct posture and body position.
2) Improving breathing control and effective use of the body while playing an instrument.
3) Increasing body awareness and reducing muscle tension.
4) Developing stage presence in musical performance.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Correct posture while playing an instrument, the importance of the body	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
2)	Correct posture while playing an instrument, the importance of the body	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
3)	Learning basic instrument techniques, finger positions	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
4)	Learning basic instrument techniques, finger positions	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
5)	Sense of rhythm, adaptation of the body to the rhythm, use of movement while playing an instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
6)	Sense of rhythm, adaptation of the body to the rhythm, use of movement while playing an instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
7)	Tone control while playing an instrument, the effect of breathing	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
8)	Tone control while playing an instrument, the effect of breathing	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
9)	The role of the body in expressing emotions, emotional communication with the instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
10)	The role of the body in expressing emotions, emotional communication with the instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
11)	Harmony of movements with the instrument, integration of the body with the instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
12)	Harmony of movements with the instrument, integration of the body with the instrument	Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
13)	Effective use of the body on stage, body control during performance	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
14)	Effective use of the body on stage, body control during performance	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Musician's Body: A Maintenance Manual for Peak Performance - Jaume Rosset'i Llobet
References:	The Musician's Body: A Maintenance Manual for Peak Performance - Jaume Rosset'i Llobet

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
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)
Homework
Observation
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	16	% 0
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	1	16
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			18