Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

A conservatory is defined as A vocational school aimed to grow creative, innovative and unique artists for the art centers via universal art education on music and performing arts to the talented youngsters. based on the needs of our nation. Our conservatory was established in 1954 and named Izmir School of Music . Back at the time, the programs were limited to piano, violin and voice education, specifically designed for the middle and high school students. Also, solfege and harmony classes were given as well. In 1958, Izmir School of Music was expanded into a Conservatory by the state and five students were selected via several auditions for the following year. On December 26th, 1958, Izmir State Conservatory was officially opened. Almost over 40 years later, Ministry of Education decided to open Dokuz Eylul University, State Conservatory, Music and Ballet Elementary School and Dokuz Eylul University, State Conservatory, Music and Performing Arts High School, based on the law passed on October 8th, 2010. In over 50 years, many young artists graduated from Dokuz Eylul University, State Conservatory. These highly respected and recognized artists still perform in many art centers, orchestras, opera houses and even art schools all over the world and represent our nation with outstanding achievements. It is our ultimate goal to teach many more qualified artists for our nation.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Music

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Interview, portfolio, writtrn examination, instrument proficiency, post graduate diplom, transcript (grade points average at least 80 or 3.00 over 4 or equipollent point, sufficient UDS point or equivallent KPDS, TOEFL point.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

The pre-requisit to be accapted to the programs transfer student is to successfully at least a term in another post graduate program of a higher institution. Previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 15 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Music Department Graduate Programs: Includes the Branches of Wind and Percussion Instruments,Piano, String Instruments and Composition. MA. Degree and Proficieny in Art Programs which includes the related branch, aim to make academical and artistical activities like thesis, concerts, mid-term and final exams to perpetuate the development on national and international platforms. In 1. and 2.semestres of the program, it is aimed to give the student education of the stylistic and aesthetic understanding of his/her instruments advanced repertoire, ability of interpretation, academical carrier planning and the performance to being an academic. In 3. Semestre, it is selected a public recital program related to the selected thesis subject to raise an academic. The student makes the course selection between the given elective courses, except the main instrument which compulsory in class phase. The compulsory-elective course percantage is %60-%40 for MA Degree, %43-%57 for Proficiency in Art.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to produce and/or interpret original works, whose quality is acceptable by music and art assessment boards.
2	To be able to use his/her academic teaching, assessment and interpretation skills effectively within issues related to the field.
3	In accordance with previously acquired knowledge and skills, to be able to contribute to the art by research and interpretation of his/her knowledge, methods and techniques in the related field.
4	Perform high-level analysis on the relationship between theory and practice of a study in progress, with knowledge and skills in the related field.
5	To be able to establish oral, written and visual communication and debates in at least one foreign language at an advanced level.
6	As to open to new trends in scientific field, to embrace life-long learning principle and to be aware of artistic works social and culturel influences; be able to contribute to the scientific progress in national and international level.
7	By making researchs of the student s field, to be able to deepen his/her knowledge and by studying, to be able to get the student familiar with the advanced level works.
8	To be knowledgeable at an advanced level about communications and information technology and able to effectively use widely known music computer programs;
9	Be able to quickly learn and, if necessary, perform a part required by an orchestra, chamber music or chamber orchestra group;
10	Be able to define and interpret works by discerning their stylistic characteristics at an advanced level;
11	Be able to observe, evaluate and interpret the current relevant literature and its trends;
12	To be able to implement and share the advanced knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the relevant field in collaborative environments;
13	To be able to develop and deepen the musical knowledge, skills and abilities obtained at the master s degree level.
14	To be able to comprehend the results of scientific research and the methodological relationships involved in written (articles, academic literature, etc.) and verbal (seminars, symposiums, etc.) propositional forms;

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

a) State Opera and Ballet;
- Orchestral Artistry
- Conductor of the Orchestra
- Choral Artistry
- Soloist Artistry
- Ballet Artistry
- Accompaniment ( Piano accompaniment for ballet and singing)
- Instrument Repairing and Manifacturing
b) State Symphony Orchestras;
- Orchestral Artistry
- Conductor of the Orchestra
- Instrument Repairing and Manifacturing
c) Municipality supported symphony, city orchestras and brass bands. Also teaching at the municipal conservatories.
d) Private sector supported artistic constitutions. (Orchestra, Opera, Ballet etc.)
e) Universities (Academical Orchestras, Academic Staff.)

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year

1 .Semester:
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	30
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MAS 6059	COLLECTIVE WORK TECHNIQUES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
G	2	MAS 6175	CONDUCTING I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	3	MAS 6103	MAIN BRANCH I (VIOLIN)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	4	MAS 6105	MAIN BRANCH I (VIOLA)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	5	MAS 6107	MAIN BRANCH I (VIOLONCELLO)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	6	MAS 6109	MAIN BRANCH I (CONTRBASS)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	7	MAS 6113	MAIN BRANCH I (OBOE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	8	MAS 6115	MAIN BRANCH I (CLARINET)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	9	MAS 6117	MAIN BRANCH I (FLUTE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	10	MAS 6119	PERIODS AND STYLES IN MUSIC I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	11	MAS 6121	ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	12	MAS 6123	MAIN BRANCH I COMPOSITION	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	13	MAS 6131	MAIN BRANCH I (BASSOON)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	14	MAS 6133	STRING INSTRUMENTS AND CHAMBER MUSIC BY PERIODS I	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
G	15	MAS 6135	MAIN BRANCH I (TRUMPET)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	16	MAS 6137	MAIN BRANCH I (TROMBONE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	17	MAS 6139	MAIN BRANCH I (FRENCH HORN)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	18	MAS 6141	MAIN BRANCH I (PERCUSSION)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
G	19	MAS 6145	WIND AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS AND CHAMBER MUSIC BY PERIODS I	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
G	20	MAS 6149	MELODIC AND HARMONIC STRUCTURE IN MODERN JAZZ THEORY I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	21	MAS 6165	INVESTIGATION OF MUSIC AND OPERA IN SOCIOLOGICAL CONTEXT I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	22	MAS 6167	RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND POLITICS IN 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	23	MAS 6169	MUSIC ANALYSIS I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	24	MAS 6171	ORCHESTRA REPERTORY I	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
G	25	MAS 6173	INSTRUMENT ACCOMPANIMENT I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	26	MAS 6101	MAIN BRANCH I (PIANO)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAS 6098	FIELD OF STUDY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	24
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	2	MAS 6058	COLLECTIVE WORK TECHNIQUES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
B	3	MAS 6176	CONDUCTING II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	4	MAS 6104	MAIN BRANCH II (VIOLIN)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	5	MAS 6106	MAIN BRANCH II (VIOLA)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	6	MAS 6108	MAIN BRANCH II (VIOLONCELLO)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	7	MAS 6110	MAIN BRANCH II (CONTRBASS)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	8	MAS 6112	MAIN BRANCH II (OBOE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	9	MAS 6114	MAIN BRANCH II (CLARINET)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	10	MAS 6118	PERIODS AND STYLES IN MUSIC II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	11	MAS 6120	ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	12	MAS 6122	MAIN BRANCH II (FLUTE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	13	MAS 6124	MAIN BRANCH II COMPOSITION	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	14	MAS 6134	STRING INSTRUMENTS AND CHAMBER MUSIC BY PERIODS II	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
B	15	MAS 6136	MAIN BRANCH II (BASSOON)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	16	MAS 6138	MAIN BRANCH II (TRUMPET)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	17	MAS 6140	MAIN BRANCH II (TROMBONE)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	18	MAS 6142	MAIN BRANCH II (FRENCH HORN)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	19	MAS 6144	MAIN BRANCH II (PERCUSSION)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12
B	20	MAS 6148	WIND AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS AND CHAMBER MUSIC BY PERIODS II	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
B	21	MAS 6150	MELODIC AND HARMONIC STRUCTURE IN MODERN JAZZ THEORY II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	22	MAS 6166	INVESTIGATION OF MUSIC AND OPERA IN SOCIOLOGICAL CONTEXT II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	23	MAS 6168	RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND POLITICS IN 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	24	MAS 6170	MUSIC ANALYSIS II	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	25	MAS 6172	ORCHESTRA REPERTORY II	ELECTIVE	0	2	0	6
B	26	MAS 6174	INSTRUMENT ACCOMPANIMENT II	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	27	MAS 6102	MAIN BRANCH II ( PIANO)	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	12

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

5 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

6 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

7 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

8 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MAS 6099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Graduate School of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 75. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

Program consists of at least seven courses, seminar, profession and thesis study with the condition of at least 21 total credits. Art profiency program if avabile- consists requisite and optional cours. Total ECTSon their course.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. M. Faruk Düzgün
Phone: (90-232): 412 94 01
E Mail: faruk.duzgun@deu.edu.tr
Address: İnciraltı Mah. Yavuz Bingöl Sanat Sok. No:2 PK: 35330 Balçova /İZMİR - TURKEY

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