MZK568 Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Music non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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: MZK568
Course Name: Besteciliğe Giriş I
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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): Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FAZIL CEM KÜÇÜMEN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of music composition and to develop their skills in notating their musical thoughts.
Course Content: Basic music theory and form knowledge.
Basic elements of musical expression.
Notation writing and composition skills.
The ability to create original musical expression.

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) Basic music theory and form knowledge.
2) Basic elements of musical expression.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) The ability to create original musical expression.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Music Theory and Form Knowledge
2) Music Theory and Form Knowledge
3) Creating Melody and Harmony
4) Creating Melody and Harmony
5) Creating Melody and Harmony
6) Rhythm and Form
7) Rhythm and Form
8) Rhythm and Form
9) Orchestration Fundamentals
10) Orchestration Fundamentals
11) Characteristic features of instruments.
12) A short composition project based on a concept or foundation of the students' choosing.
13) A short composition project based on a concept or foundation of the students' choosing.
14) Student Projects and Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Walter Piston - "Harmony"
Paul Hindemith - "The Craft of Musical Composition"
Samuel Adler - "The Study of Orchestration"
References: Walter Piston - "Harmony"
Paul Hindemith - "The Craft of Musical Composition"
Samuel Adler - "The Study of Orchestration"

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

3

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
Peer Review
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)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

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