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Course Description Course Name : Opera Singing Course Code : MOP 001 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 10 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof. RUSKO VASİLEVRUSEV Lecturer MUSTAFA LEVENT TAŞKESEN Instructor LEVENT AYAN Res.Asst. SEMİN SÜEDA SİREL Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA BAYIK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability of breath coordination ,keeping his/her sound healthy, using the mechanism of his voice on the stage correctly and efficiently. Develops acting ability and singing ability together on the stage as a result of technical knowledge acquired in the field. Has knowledge and ability about developing a character on the stage, and maintaining his/her control on the artwork. Gains the ability to maintain the working process on the artwork that he/she is responsible for. Gains the ability to transfer his knowledge on the art of opera singing to different audiences. Constantly improves himself as a man of art, and follows the current activities related to his art closely. Gains the ability to interpret national and international singing literature works on the stage in a musical and technical way. Gains the ability to use his natural mechanism on the stage as an instrument by improving his coordination abilities and by recognizing and analyzing his own body, emotions, and thoughts. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Recognition of voice material and plastic body to sing opera works,using voice - breath coordination accurately, efficiently and healthily, using breath-control techniques. Course Contents : implementation of specific technical exercises determined in accordance with the student´s level and playing selected major works of the repertoire of opera singing in a technical and musical way with a piano accompaniment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Singing Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Meeting with students and explaning the course content Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 2 Introduction of breathing exercises,explanation about patterns of breathing and practising. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 3 Recognition of voice material and practising. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 4 Relaxing,physical and mental preparation exercises,entrance to warm up exercises. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 5 Practising warm up exercises. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 6 Entrance to basic vocal exercises. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 7 Practising basic vocal exercises. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 8 Warm up exercises,sound articulation exercises with small intervals and sequential sounds. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 9 Phonation exercises with consonants. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 10 Exercises on using the resonance areas in human body correctly. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 11 Giving an aria antiche to the student and deciphering. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 12 Technical studying on aria antiche. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 13 Listening to the aria antiche and detection of deficiencies. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 14 Listening to the aria antiche with accompaniment. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 15 Phonation exercises which prepare sound articulation. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 16 Phonation exercises with consonants. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 17 Giving an aria antiche to the student and deciphering. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 18 Techniqual studying on aria antiche. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 19 Listening to the aria antiche and detection of deficiencies. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 20 Listening to the aria antiche with accompaniment. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 21 Practising basic vocal exercises. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 22 Warm up exercises,sound articulation exercises with small intervals and sequential sounds. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 23 Giving a lied from a romantic period and deciphering. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 24 Studying on articulation and translation of the lyrics about the lied. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 25 Technical and musical studying on the lied. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 26 Listening to the lied with accompaniment. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 27 Phonation exercises which prepare sound articulation. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 28 Warm up exercises,sound articulation exercises with small intervals and sequential sounds. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 29 Listening to the repertoire of the exam with accompaniment. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 30 Preparation before exam and detection of deficiencies. Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 31 Preparation before exam and detection of deficiencies Individual Study Presentation,special support/structural examples 32/33/34 Final examination. Presentation,special support/structural examples   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)       Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 100 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 Gains the ability to review advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field critically 5 2 As a performing artist, has a sense of ethics of art and professional disipline. 4 3 Gains the musical and technical ability to interpret national and international works of literature on the stage through Opera singing techniques and methods. 5 4 Gains the ability to use voice mechanism accurately and efficiently on the stage, to ensure breath coordination and to protect voice health. 5 5 Gains the ability to review universal values with the knowledge acquired in their field of study. 3 6 Gains the sensitivity of being an artist who is aware of the responsibilities towards his nation, himself and humanity. 4 7 Besides singing technique, controls his body successfully thanks to the abilities acquired through dance, stage and fencing disciplines. 3 8 Improves the practical ability of singing ability which is developed through acquiring technical knowledge together with the acting ability on the stage. 5 9 Gains the ability to provide all kinds of national and international singing literature documents, equipments, resources and archive related to his field. 2 10 Gains the ability to individually maintain the process of practicing on works which he is responsible for. 2 11 Constantly improves himself as a man of art, and follows the current activities related to his art closely. 3 12 Gains the ability to use his natural mechanism on the stage as an instrument by improving his coordination abilities and by recognizing and analyzing his own body, emotions, and thoughts. 5 13 As well as having a sense of social responsibility, owns communication and social skills requried by performing arts. 4 14 Gains the ability to transfer his knowledge on the art of opera singing to different audiences. 2 15 Has the ability of focusing on the scene, using his imagination and observation skills, the ability to have a reflex and to use the memory of the musical scene. 3 16 Develops the ability of creating a character on the stage, maintaining mastery of work, singing with a partner and feeling the partner. 4 17 As a man of art, tries to establish ties with other art fields by associating his knowledge and skills according to the rules of professional ethics. 3 18 As well as professional development, improves himself in scientific, cultural and sporting areas for personal development. 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) 32 2 64     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 32 6 192 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 258 Total Workload / 25 (h): 10.32 ECTS Credit: 10