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Program of Piano, Harp and Guitar

KSD404

MAINTAINING VOCAL HEALTH

Course Code
KSD404
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. learn body parts producing voice and how to repair, protect and maintain the voice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo recognize the organs involved in voice production and understand their functions, and to develop awareness of the principles and practices necessary for maintaining vocal health.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Vocal Organs and the Emergence of Voice Science
2nd Week Voice Therapy and Voice Training; Voice Production and Factors Affecting the Voice
3rd Week Fundamental Principles of Voice Training and Essential Vocal Exercises
4th Week Common Vocal Problems of Professional Voice Users and Principles of Vocal Health
5th Week Outcomes of Voice Therapy and Vocal Warm-up Techniques and Recommendations
6th Week Basic Acoustic Principles in Voice Training and the Characteristics of the Human Voice
7th Week Factors Affecting Vocal Timbre and Common Errors in Voice Production
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Vocal Timbres; Acute Laryngeal Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
10th Week Chronic Laryngeal Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
11th Week Occupational Voice Disorders
12th Week Correct Posture and Body Alignment for Voice Use
13th Week Proper Breathing Techniques for Voice Production and Their Effects on the Individual
14th Week Types of Breathing Exercises and Their Principles of Practice
Recommended or Required ReadingMehmet Ömür; Sesin Peşinde, Zeynep Tamer; Opera sanatçılarının karşılaştıkları ses sorunları-tedavi yöntemleri Yük. Lis. Tezi 2005, Carrie Grant; The Complete Guide Singing, Saadet İkesus Altan; Ses Eğitimi ve Korunması
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • 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

LO1
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13