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KSD303

MUSICAL I

Course Code
KSD303
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Apply the fundamental vocal and acting techniques of musical theatre.
  2. Interpret and perform selected musical theatre repertoire in accordance with its stylistic characteristics.
  3. Demonstrate effective diction, musical expression, and stage communication in musical theatre performance.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe 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
1st Week Introduction to Musical Theatre
2nd Week The Historical Origins of Musical Theatre
3rd Week Operetta and Early Musical Theatre Works
4th Week The Emergence of Broadway
5th Week The Golden Age of Musical Theatre (1940?1960)
6th Week Rodgers & Hammerstein and the Musical Theatre Revolution
7th Week Leonard Bernstein and the Contemporary Musical Theatre Tradition
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Stephen Sondheim and the Concept Musical
10th Week Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Era of Megamusicals
11th Week Disney Musicals
12th Week Rock and Pop Musicals
13th Week Contemporary Broadway and West End Productions
14th Week Student Presentations and Course Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingKenrick, 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 Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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