Information Package

Program of Opera

KOP102

VOICE II

Course Code
KOP102
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
1 + 1
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
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/tone exercises,Baroque arias or ancient arias
2nd Week Correct breathing, diaphragm/timbre/tone exercises,Baroque arias or ancient arias
3rd Week Correct breathing, diaphragm/timbre/tone exercises,Baroque arias or ancient arias
4th Week Legato, staccato exercises, musical and technical exercises
5th Week Correct articulation of vowels and consonants, exercises with diaphragm attacks and exclamation sounds
6th Week Long tone holding exercises
7th Week Diaphragm support in low and high tones, Baroqueperiod arias or ancient arias
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Head resonance placement exercises / Getting startedwith Lieds
10th Week Exercises to improve volume, loudness and tonalquality / agitation exercises
11th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias, ancient arias andlieds suitable for the student's level
12th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias, ancient arias andlieds suitable for the student's level
13th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias, ancient arias andlieds suitable for the student's level
14th Week Technical study/ Baroque Period arias, ancient arias andlieds suitable for the student's level
Recommended or Required ReadingVaccai, S. Marchesi, Concone, Arie Antiche 1-2-3, Lied albums
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
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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