MUSICAL I

KSD303

Course Code: KSD303
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Apply the fundamental vocal and acting techniques of musical theatre.
Interpret and perform selected musical theatre repertoire in accordance with its stylistic characteristics.
Demonstrate effective diction, musical expression, and stage communication in musical theatre performance.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The emergence and development of musical theatre; the influence of operetta, vaudeville, revue, and jazz culture on the musical; the traditions of Broadway and the West End; the genres of musical theatre; the examination of the musical theatre repertoire from musical, dramatic, and theatrical perspectives; the study of works by prominent composers and lyricists; character analysis, song interpretation, and staging approaches.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Musical Theatre
2^nd Week	The Historical Origins of Musical Theatre
3^rd Week	Operetta and Early Musical Theatre Works
4^th Week	The Emergence of Broadway
5^th Week	The Golden Age of Musical Theatre (1940?1960)
6^th Week	Rodgers & Hammerstein and the Musical Theatre Revolution
7^th Week	Leonard Bernstein and the Contemporary Musical Theatre Tradition
8^th Week	Midterm Examination
9^th Week	Stephen Sondheim and the Concept Musical
10^th Week	Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Era of Megamusicals
11^th Week	Disney Musicals
12^th Week	Rock and Pop Musicals
13^th Week	Contemporary Broadway and West End Productions
14^th Week	Student Presentations and Course Evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Kenrick, J. Musical Theatre: A History
Bordman, G. American Musical Theatre
Mordden, E. Anything Goes
Bloom, K. Broadway Musicals
McMillin, S. The Musical as Drama

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Practice
Lecture

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	8	1	8
Individual or group work	4	15	60
Preparation for Final exam	32	1	32
Course hours	2	15	30
Preparation for Midterm exam	16	1	16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13