Information Package

Master's of Composition with Thesis

CMP503

CONTEMPORARY ORCHESTRATION TECHNIQUES I

Course Code
CMP503
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. achieve stronger expression skill for a given ensemble or required ambiance.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStronger expression skill for a given ensemble or required ambiance
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Summarization of traditional instrument playing developments and search for expression
2nd Week Strings, development of technics, 1900-1945
3rd Week Strings, development of technics, 1900-1945
4th Week Strings, extended technics, 1945-today
5th Week Strings, extended technics, 1945-today
6th Week Winds, development of technics, 1900-1945
7th Week Winds, extended technics, 1945-today
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Winds, extended technics, 1945-today
10th Week Percussion and plucked stings, extended technics, 1945-today
11th Week Percussion and plucked stings, extended technics, 1945-today
12th Week Vocal technic1900-1945
13th Week Vocal technic1945-today
14th Week Summarization week
Recommended or Required ReadingPrinted and recorded music from repertoire
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 10 140
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 1 14
Total Work Load241
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.03
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22
K23
K24 X