Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KBT101

COMPOSITION I

Course Code
KBT101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
9
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS9
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Writes a series of short pieces in various styles for solo instruments in line with the direction of the instructor, however, the student writes at least 1 short piece for a solo instrument of his own choice, reflecting his own aesthetic point of view, about at least 1 piece determined by the lecturer. writes 4-6 pages, at least 1 in a semester. For the concert to be held at the end of the semester, he/she has finished at least one short piece, printed his score and parts professionally, arranged the instrumentalist or instrumentalists to play the piece, and has the piece performed at the concert.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionA musical series consisting of several small and medium-sized parts with vocal accompaniment is composed. An ensemble of eight to ten musicians is used. The student prepares a file of at least fifteen minutes of music. In the final exam, he defends his music in terms of intellectual and composition in front of a jury.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Human voice, chorus
2nd Week Human voice, chorus
3rd Week Human voice, solo
4th Week Human voice, solo
5th Week Texture work
6th Week Texture work
7th Week Contemporary styles analysis
8th Week Contemporary styles analysis
9th Week Composition project start
10th Week Project sketches and repertoire review
11th Week Project sketches and repertoire review
12th Week Project sketches and repertoire review
13th Week Project file final checks
14th Week Presentation and analysis of music in front of the jury
Recommended or Required ReadingSchoenberg, A.; Beginners in Composition. Schoenberg, A; Fundamentals of Composition.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 10
Project 3 30
Other 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course9
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
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K6
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