Information Package

Program of Opera

KOP101

VOICE I

Course Code
KOP101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 1
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Start to produce a quality sound tone, begin to learn musicality and technical requirements.
  2. Start to control the volume of their voices.
  3. Gain enough performance to sing opera pieces suitable for the repertoire of the period.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo maintain a correct posture and use basic breath technique principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Correct breathing, diaphragm/timbre exercises and technical exercises.
2nd Week Correct use of breathing. diaphragm / timbre / toneexercises and technical exercises.
3rd Week Legato, staccato exercises; Fragments from Concone,Vaccai methods
4th Week Various vocal exercises; additionally fragments from the S. Marchesi method
5th Week Easy ancient arias in addition to previous works
6th Week Different exercises from Voice Training methods.
7th Week MIDTERM
8th Week Exercises to reach high notes with diaphragm support in addition to previous work
9th Week Exercises to improve sound volume, loudness and tonal quality
10th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias and Antique ariassuitable for the student's level
11th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias and Antique ariassuitable for the student's level
12th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias and Antiquearias/ musicality studies suitable for the level of the student
13th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias and Antiquearias/ musicality studies suitable for the level of the student
Recommended or Required ReadingVaccai, S. Marchesi, Concone, Arie Antiche 1-2-3
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Meeting with advisor 1 1 1
Performance Practice 14 1 14
Total Work Load220
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.33
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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