Courses given by the Department of Music and Fine Arts
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS101 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS102 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS111 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS112 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS121 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire. | |||||
| MUS122 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS142 | HISTORY OF INSTRUMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentHistory of Instrument is also history of technology. And evolution of instrument mirrors evolution of cultures. According to this point of view, the instruments which realize musical expression are one of the indicators of human development ad thought. | |||||
| MUS151 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS152 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS161 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS162 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS171 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS172 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS181 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS182 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS191 | SOLFEGGIO | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe course aims to improve the skills of vocalizing and animating musical compositions, written by universal notes system, in internal ear by the help of theoretical awareness; of recording any music heard as universal notes system. Accompanied by piano, practice and performances will be supported by theoretical analysis till the end of semester. | |||||
| MUS192 | SOLFEGGIO | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe course aims to improve the skills of vocalizing and animating musical compositions, written by universal notes system, in internal ear by the help of theoretical awareness; of recording any music heard as universal notes system. Accompanied by piano, practice and performances will be supported by theoretical analysis till the end of semester. | |||||
| MUS201 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS202 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS211 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS212 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS221 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS222 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS231 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to teach the art of jazz by giving main examples or studies of classic or modern jazz. | |||||
| MUS232 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to teach the art of jazz by giving main examples or studies of classic or modern jazz. | |||||
| MUS241 | HISTORY OF MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe adoption, in the 4th century A.D., of Christianity, a celestial religion coming from the Eastern Mediterranean and based on the Jewish liturgy, as an official doctrine in the Greco-Roman world where a specific urban culture had already set its roots, provoked ideological clashes that were going to last throughout the next millennium and beyond. The church authorities, emulating the ban on music in Wudaism s liturgy the ban on music in Judaism s liturgical practices, strived, in vain, to ban or restrict music from their activities, or at least, to strictly define the acceptable types of music so that others could be kept out. Nevertheless, under strong pressure from the congregations a series of social changes were implemented to incorporate music within the Christian ideology. Starting from the l5th century, a new social structure where a more liberal Christian tradition, proper to Europe, tolerating and even supporting a wide variety of musical tastes, appeared. Music examples from Medieval and Renaissance Europe will be presented and analyzed from both musical and social viewpoints. Students are required to conduct research and make class presentations. Grading is based on class presentations and a term paper. | |||||
| MUS242 | ART AND SCIENCE CULTURE | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe course aims to create awareness in aesthetic, technical and intellectual genuineness of the field of art. At the end of the semester, students are expected to be equipped with the connection between science and art and to develop creative motivation in her/his professional field as a result of the new formation derived from the course. | |||||
| MUS251 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS252 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS261 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS262 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS271 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS272 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS281 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS282 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently.Bass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS301 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS302 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS311 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS312 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS321 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS322 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS331 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to teach the art of jazz by giving main examples or studies of classic or modern jazz. | |||||
| MUS332 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to teach the art of jazz by giving main examples or studies of classic or modern jazz. | |||||
| MUS341 | MUSIC APPRECIATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to develop the musical aesthetic of the students, by means of research of some topics related with the transition of music from primitive to modern ages, the genres in music, techniques which have been used to compose music and presumptions about the future of classical music. | |||||
| MUS342 | MUSIC APPRECIATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to develop the musical aesthetic of the students, by means of research of some topics related with the transition of music from primitive to modern ages, the genres in music, techniques which have been used to compose music and presumptions about the future of classical music. | |||||
| MUS351 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS352 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS361 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS362 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS366 | CREATING AND PERFORMING TANGO MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course will cover the styles, rhythmic, and melodic structures of tango music. This will be an interactive class focused on teaching participants the techniques for performing tango music and together with the students, tango music performances will be given. Additionally, the course will include introductory work on arranging and composing tango music. Prerequisite for enrollment is the ability to play a musical instrument or having a good ear for music with strong vocal skills. After reviewing the applications, selected students may be invited for a one-on-one video interview or directly invited to join the course. | |||||
| MUS371 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS372 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS381 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS382 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS401 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS402 | CLASSICAL TURKISH MUSIC | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThe purpose of this course is to give the students an idea about the history of Turkish classical music; the fundamentals of music notation, rhythms and makams; basic techniques of vocal emission, concepts of breathing and articulation-pronunciation. | |||||
| MUS411 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS412 | BASIC CHOIR EDUCATION | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBasic techniques of vocal development, both as an individual and as an ensemble. To create awareness about different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and culture. Performance of a repertoire representing a wide range of historical periods and styles. | |||||
| MUS421 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS422 | VOICE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentStudies on individual vocal development (breath management, range, control, tone, vocalization) to gain an understanding of vocal technique, to increase musicality, musical skills and awareness of classical and contemporary repertoire | |||||
| MUS451 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS452 | JAZZ ORCHESTRE | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to make improvement of playing an instrument and gain harmonic abilities in an orchestral arrangement. While teaching how to play an instrument appropriately in accordance with others, also make students know jazz music and its subgenres and improve their musical abilities. | |||||
| MUS461 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS462 | PERFORMING JAZZ | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students gain a general knowledge of history of vocal performing and Jazz music while learning how to use their voices like an instrument by the help of diaphragm breathe also studied. By the end of the semester, students will perform a jazz song together with the chorus or solo accompanied by jazz orchestra. | |||||
| MUS464 | TANGO MUSICALITY | 4 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course Contentİn the Tango Musicality course, participants will have tine opportunity to academically examine Argentine Tango music. Throughout the curriculum, students will explore fundamental components such as the basic structure of tango compositions, encompassing both Marcato and Legato expressions, intricate rhythmic patterns, dynamic melodic motifs, and the art of expression. Moving forward, students Will analyze the significant role of complex syncopations that define tango rhythms, along with tine bridges and variations in music arrangements. Classic tangos in 4/4 time signature will be studied alongside tine structures of Tango Vals in 6/8 time signature and Milionga in 2/4 time signature. Additionally, the course will provide a detailed introduction to the Bandoneon, the primary instrument of tango music, along with an exploration of other musical instruments and playing styles used in tango. The musical characters and styles of the four major orchestras in tango music, known as Di Sarli, Troilo, D`Arienzo, and Pugliese orchestras, will be examined. The course will delve deeply into the musical character of Astor Piazzolla, one of the pioneers of `Nuevo Tango,` which ushered in a new era in tango music. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a deep understanding of the musical intricacies of tango and acquired the skilis necessary to interpret its rhythms with grace and authenticity, both in dance (Para Bailar) and for Tango Shows and concert audiences. Furthermore, a introductory lesson on Argentine tango dance will be conducted to explore the connection between dance and music. Additionally. there will be a lesson dedicated to Turkish tango compositions and composers | |||||
| MUS465 | FLAMENKO SANATI | 4 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentThis course aims to facilitate an understanding of the general outlines of the `flamenco culture` and art, recognized as European Cultural Heritage, and to enable students to experience its musical elements. Students taking this course will learn about the development process of flamenco, the influences of different cultures, historical connections, the characteristics of its fundamental elements (Dance, Song, Music), basic rhythmic structures, and how to accompany them. They will also be able to distinguish different types of songs, and learn about significant artists and their major works that have shaped the history of flamenco. | |||||
| MUS471 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS472 | DRUM | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentWith this course, students can gain the theoretical knowledge of Modern music and opportunity for application and learn how to play drum appropriately with the necessary knowledge of solfeggio for rhythms. | |||||
| MUS481 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||
| MUS482 | BASS GUITAR | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 5.0 |
Course ContentBass Guitar course introduces students to international, modern music while teaching how to play the instrument as much as providing a general knowledge of solfeggio to perform efficiently. | |||||