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  Course Description
Course Name : Polyphonic Choir

Course Code : GSS203

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor OĞUZ ÖZTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Individual and collective chanting.
General music knowledge.
General information about choirs.
Turkish and international recognition of choral literature.
Advantage to be able to use the instrument.
Information to teach, to transfer.
To be able to actively participate in the choir.
Choir to establish.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students sing to improve the ability of the individual batch. Polyphonic music perception and implementation. Turkish and world literature from the choir (with their original language) to be performed by outstanding works. General note information developed and the teaching of musical dynamics.

Course Contents : Sound and voice, general notes information. Individual and collective voice training techniques. In the chorus of the musical dynamic handling. Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary period style and features are introduced, other branches of the art of choral music similarities in the developmental stages and appropriate handling of choral music samples, to be sung. Students with outstanding examples from the world of choral literature, Modern Turkish choral works by comparing a general perspective on this issue and be conveyed to view.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Fine Arts Seminar Room 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General information about the course. Choir of the course structure, functioning. Theoretical expression
2 Fa, sol, la notes, exercises. Note training Theory and Practice
3 Mi, re, do notes, voice exercises. Notes and voice training. Theory and Practice
4 Sir, do voice, audio exercises, "Friendship". Notes and voice training. Theory and Practice
5 Sound and respiratory efforts. According to the body to make sing. Theory and Practice
6 Identify the sound field, sound exercises. Exposing individuals of sound structure. Theory and Practice
7 Majör- Minor, range, and harmony exercises. Examination of the structure of tonal music. The definitions of the relationship between sound and music. Theory and Practice
8 Midterm exam Application evaluation Evaluation chart
9 Intonation exercises "Winter". Sound between parties to ensure compliance. Theory and Practice
10 Join the chorus. Choir of the art situation in the historical process. Theory and Practice
11 Articulation exercises "Moon". Be correctly configured with the meaning of words. Theory and Practice
12 Turkish Music "Ay Gız". Structure and properties of Turkish music. Theory and Practice
13 Musical Dynamics "Farewell". PE, PP, MF, F, FF <,>, Concepts implementation. Theory and Practice
14 Important choirs in the world. Examples of critical approaches to the choir. Concert
15 Nuances "Innsbruck". Music to handle the other fine details. Theory and Practice
16/17 Final exam Application evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Say, A. (2006). "Music History", Sözkesen Press, ISBN: 975-7436-18-6, Ankara.
 Çevik, S. (2000). "Choir Album", Yurtrenkleri the Publisher, ISBN: 975-8303-08-2, Ankara.
 Egüz, S. (1976). "Collective Voice Training II", Ayyıldız Printing, Product Code: 3577998, Ankara.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 1
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 0
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 0
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 0
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 0
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 0
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 0
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 0
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 1
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 2
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 0
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 0
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 0
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 4
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 5
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 0
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 10 2 20
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 2 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 72
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88
ECTS Credit: 3