Information Package

Master's of Composition with Thesis

CMP502

CONTEMPORARY ORCHESTRATION TECHNIQUES II

Course Code
CMP502
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. achieve competence in the field of composition and its thecniques and principals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionCompetence in the field of composition and its thecniques and principals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Lecture content.
2nd Week Formation of a large orchestra, accompaniment and solo.
3rd Week Structure of choire, joint structures, symphonic and stage works forms.
4th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
5th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
6th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
7th Week Mid term exam.
8th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
9th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
10th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
11th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
12th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
13th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
14th Week Student works and vocational guidance.
Recommended or Required Reading"Symphonic music: Its evolution since the Renaissance, Homer Ulrich .Orchestration and Orchestral Style of Major Symphonic Works: Analytical Perspectives (Studies in the History and Interpretation of Music), Leonard Ott. Symphonic Music, Homer Ulrich.Composers on Composing for Choir/G7110Rene Clausen, Libby Larsen, Morten Lauridsen, Kirke Mechem, Tom Wine"
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Meeting with advisor 1 1 1
Performance Practice 14 2 28
Total Work Load311
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.36
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K24 X