Information Package

Master's of Composition with Thesis

CMP505

COMPOSITIONAL STUDIES IN LARGER FORMS I

Course Code
CMP505
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
20
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS20
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. achieve competence in the field of composition and its techniques and principals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe prosperous students of the course achieve competence in the field of composition and its thecniques and principals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Lecture content.
2nd Week Abstract thought, constructing a large scale work, analysis.
3rd Week Main elements of a work, layers, planning, density, climate points, linear lines, dynamics, colours and transitions.
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 examination
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 ReadingSymphonic 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 20
Practice 1 20
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 3 20 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 20 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 14 2 28
Meeting with advisor 1 1 1
Performance Practice 14 14 196
Total Work Load589
Total Work Load / 30 (h)19.63
ECTS Credit of the Course20
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K24 X