Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lecturer Bülent AKTAŞ
Research Assistant Özgür ULUSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Examining compositions of modern composers
2) Developing skills in accordance with writing techniques of the modern era
3) Conducting detailed studies about 20th century composers
4) Developing skills of writing minimal music compositions
5) Identifying expressionist school
6) Music writing skills

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	No relation	High	Low	Middle	High	Middle
	2	High	Low	Middle	Middle	High	Middle
	3	High	High	Low	Middle	High	Middle
	4	High	High	Low	Middle	High	Middle
	5	High	High	Low	Middle	High	Middle
	6	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Music Theory VI

Course Contents

Composition analysis of modern composers, earning composing abilities in eras and with modern techniques.

Weekly Schedule

1) Recognizing musical streams in 20th century
2) Recognizing musical streams in 20th century
3) Recognizing musical streams in 20th century
4) Recognizing musical streams in 20th century
5) Explaining expressionism
6) Explaining expressionism
7) Explaining expressionism
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Explaining expressionism
10) Explaining Serial music
11) Explaining Serial music
12) Explaining Serial music
13) Explaining Serial music
14) Explaining Serial music
15) Explaining Serial music
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Group Study
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

30%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	90%
	Short Exam / Quiz	1	2%
	Quiz	1	2%
	Practices	1	2%
	Project	1	2%
	Presentation/Seminar	1	1%
	Other(s)	1	1%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Composition I	PRF463	Elective	Bachelor's degree	4	Fall	3