Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KBT201

COMPOSITION III

Course Code
KBT201
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. For quintet or larger chamber ensembles, at least 1 template work will be done in line with the instructions of the instructor. In addition, he writes at least 1 piece, 5-8 minutes long, for an ensemble that reflects the student's own aesthetic point of view and will be his choice among the specified chamber music ensembles. Writes 4-6 pages, at least 1 piece in a semester, about at least 1 work determined by the lecturer. For the concert to be held at the end of the semester, he will have finished his independent project, professionally printed his score and parts, arranged the instrument player or instrumentalists to play the piece, and have the piece performed at the concert.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionSketches and mature plans are prepared for at least fifteen minutes of music that includes personal language and creativity for the orchestra. The student prepares a defense about the language, originality and creativity on the sketches of the final year music.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Sound, timbre, space and electronic music
2nd Week Sound, timbre, space and electronic music
3rd Week Beyond steepness and rhythm
4th Week Beyond steepness and rhythm
5th Week Initial planning and evaluations
6th Week counterpoint, heterophony, mass of voice
7th Week Sound architecture and sound fields architecture
8th Week Second assessment
9th Week Vocal Expression
10th Week contemporary vocal repertoire
11th Week music ontology
12th Week modernism-post modernism
13th Week Pop art
14th Week Third assessment
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
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
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K2 X
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