DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Composition

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 EylulUnivesity, State Conservatory, Music and Ballet Elementry School and Dokuz Eylul Univesity, 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

Composition, Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

For students whom graduated from conservatories high school: Conservatory High school diploma, a specialized talent (qualification) examination required for the field.
For students whom graduated other than from conservatories high school: High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student selection examination and a specialized talent (qualification) examination required for the field.

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

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management
The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.
According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, 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

5 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester. The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all the courses in the curriculum and have 300 ECTS.
Students studying in the undergraduate program of Composition have to take elective courses and fulfill requirements.
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Profile of the Programme

Constituted students control over his/her instrument that able to perform in national and international orchestras, chamber music groups and make his/her able to be able to solo performances. Providing critical perspective with using music sub-diciplines on his/her and others works and internalize the concepts of self-development and lifelong learning.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has a good knowledge on the topics of aesthetics and art culture.
2   Has knowledge to describe and recognize the periods of music history.
3   Knows, uses and applies basic methods and techniques of music composition.
4   Has interpretation skills for musical understanding and analysis.
5   Composes original works for solo instruments, chamber music ensembles and orchestra.
6   Shares field-related works with the public.
7   Thinks analytically and critically on his/her own work.
8   Has some qualities that make him/her more skillful in practicing his/her profession.
9   Is competent to participate in national and international festivals and concerts with his/her compositions.
10   Is able to compose works in various styles.
11   Knows and evaluates the interaction within sub-disciplines in the art of music.
12   Welcomes Life-long learning and research.
13   Follows information in his/her area and communicates with colleagues through a foreign language.
14   Acquires knowledge and skills for computer software, information and communication technologies, widely adopted in the field of music, and uses them effectively in decision-making.
15   Explains, efficiently and accurately, issues in the field of music to specialist or non- specialist people using written, verbal and visual methods.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private institutions. Graduates of Composition program are employed, as educators, at institutions containing music departments in private or public sector, in primary school, high school and undergraduate (first cycle) sections of private or state conservatories, teaching major-related or secondary courses such as solfège, music theory, harmony, music forms.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Academic Plan consists 112 courses. 46 compulsory, 20 elective, 8 common compulsory and 38 area elective courses. Students enrolled in the program must take elective and area elective courses within the department courses. The ratio of compulsory courses to elective and area elective courses in the curriculum is 210/ 90 ECTS.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
Hazırlık 1. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 0001 COMPOSITION H1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 8
2 MZK 0005 COUNTERPOINT H1 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 3
3 YDYGRUP1 FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 1 COMPULSORY - - - 3
4 KNS 0221 COMPOSITION SOLFEGE H1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
5 MZK 0015 COMPOSITION PIANO H1 COMPULSORY 0 1 0 2
6 MZK 0039 COMPOSITION İTALIAN H1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
7 MZK 0003 COMPOSITION HARMONY H1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
8 MZK 0023 MUSICAL ANALYSIS H1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
9 MZK 0017 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE H1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 3
TOTAL:   30
 
Hazırlık 2. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDYGRUP2 FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 2 COMPULSORY - - - 3
2 MZK 0002 COMPOSITION H2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 8
3 MZK 0004 COMPOSITION HARMONY H2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
4 MZK 0016 COMPOSITION PIANO H2 COMPULSORY 0 1 0 2
5 MZK 0018 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE H2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 3
6 MZK 0024 MUSICAL ANALYSIS H2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
7 KNS 0222 COMPOSITION SOLFEGE H2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
8 MZK 0006 COUNTERPOINT H2 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 3
9 MZK 0040 COMPOSITION İTALIAN H2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
TOTAL:   30
 
1. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 1001 COMPOSITION 1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
2 YDYGRUP3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 3 COMPULSORY - - - 2
3 MZK 1003 COMPOSITION HARMONY 1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
4 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 KOD 1001 MYTHHOLOGY 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
6 MZK 1005 COUNTERPOINT 1 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 4
7 KNS 1001 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 1 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
0 SECGRUP1 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 1 ELECTIVE - - - 9
TOTAL:   30
 
2. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDYGRUP4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 4 COMPULSORY - - - 2
2 MZK 1004 COMPOSITION HARMONY 2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
3 KOD 1002 MYTHHOLOGY 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 KNS 1002 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
6 MZK 1006 COUNTERPOINT 2 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 4
7 MZK 1002 COMPOSITION 2 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
0 SECGRUP2 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 2 ELECTIVE - - - 9
TOTAL:   30
 
3. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 2001 COMPOSITION 3 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
2 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 KOD 2003 AESTHETIC 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 KNS 2001 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 3 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
5 MZK 2007 FUGUE 1 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 3
6 MZK 2003 COMPOSITION HARMONY 3 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
0 SECGRUP3 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 3 ELECTIVE - - - 14
TOTAL:   30
 
4. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 2008 FUGUE 2 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 3
2 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 KNS 2002 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 4 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
4 MZK 2004 COMPOSITION HARMONY 4 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3
5 KOD 2004 AESTHETIC 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
6 MZK 2002 COMPOSITION 4 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
0 SECGRUP4 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 4 ELECTIVE - - - 14
TOTAL:   30
 
5. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 3011 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TECHNIQUES 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 4
2 KOD 3007 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
3 KOD 3005 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 MZK 3009 ORCHESTRATION 1 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 4
5 MZK 3001 COMPOSITION 5 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
6 KNS 3001 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 5 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
0 SECGRUP5 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 5 ELECTIVE - - - 13
TOTAL:   30
 
6. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 3002 COMPOSITION 6 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
2 KNS 3002 COMPOSITION MUSIC HISTORY 6 COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 KOD 3008 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 MZK 3010 ORCHESTRATION 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 4
5 KOD 3006 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
6 MZK 3012 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TECHNIQUES 2 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 4
0 SECGRUP6 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 6 ELECTIVE - - - 13
TOTAL:   30
 
7. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 4009 ORCHESTRATION 3 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
2 MZK 4041 COMPOSITION 7 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 9
3 MZK 4013 ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING 1 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 4
4 KOD 4007 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 3 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
5 KOD 4005 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
0 SECGRUP7 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 7 ELECTIVE - - - 10
TOTAL:   30
 
8. Semester:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 4014 ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING 2 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 4
2 KOD 4008 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 4 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
3 KOD 4006 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 COMPULSORY 1 0 0 1
4 MZK 4010 ORCHESTRATION 4 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 5
5 MZK 4042 COMPOSITION 8 COMPULSORY 1 1 0 9
0 SECGRUP8 ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 8 ELECTIVE - - - 10
TOTAL:   30
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 1:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 1019 INSTRUMENTATION 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
2 MZK 1015 COMPOSITION PIANO 1 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
3 MZK 1023 MUSIC ANALYSIS 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
4 MZK 1017 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
5 KNS 1221 COMPOSITION SOLFEGE 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 2:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 1024 MUSIC ANALYSIS 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
2 MZK 1018 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
3 MZK 1016 COMPOSITION PIANO 2 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
4 KNS 1222 COMPOSITION SOLFEGE 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
5 MZK 1020 INSTRUMENTATION 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 3:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDF 2005 FOREIGN LANGUAGE III (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 MZK 2019 INSTRUMENTATION 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
3 YDİ 2001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE III (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 MZK 2017 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
5 MZK 2023 MUSIC ANALYSIS 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
6 MZK 2029 COMPUTERIZED MUSIC 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
7 GSR 1001 PAINTING I ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
8 MZK 2027 TRADITIONAL TURKISH FOLK MUSIC 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
9 MZK 2025 APPLIED STRING INSTRUMENT 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
10 MZK 2015 COMPOSITION PIANO 3 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
11 YDA 2003 FOREIGN LANGUAGE III (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 4:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 GSR 1002 PAINTING II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
2 YDF 2006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE IV (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 MZK 2030 COMPUTERIZED MUSIC 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
4 MZK 2024 MUSIC ANALYSIS 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
5 MZK 2018 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
6 YDİ 2002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE IV (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
7 YDA 2004 FOREIGN LANGUAGE IV (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
8 MZK 2026 APPLIED STRING INSTRUMENT 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
9 MZK 2020 INSTRUMENTATION 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
10 MZK 2016 COMPOSITION PIANO 4 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
11 MZK 2028 TRADITIONAL TURKISH FOLK MUSIC 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 5:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDF 3005 FOREIGN LANGUAGE V (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 KNS 3023 SEMINAR 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 YDİ 3001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE V (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 MZK 3033 ELECTRONIC MUSIC 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 4
5 MZK 3017 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 5 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
6 YDA 3003 FOREIGN LANGUAGE V (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
7 MZK 3031 TRADITIONAL TURKISH MUSIC 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
8 MZK 3015 COMPOSITION PIANO 5 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
9 MZK 3035 JAZZ HARMONY 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 6:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDF 3006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VI (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 MZK 3032 TRADITIONAL TURKISH MUSIC 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 YDA 3004 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VI (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 MZK 3018 READING AND PLAYING PARTITURE 6 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
5 MZK 3036 JAZZ HARMONY 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
6 MZK 3016 COMPOSITION PIANO 6 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
7 KNS 3024 SEMINAR 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
8 YDİ 3002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VI (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
9 MZK 3034 ELECTRONIC MUSIC 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 4
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 7:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 KNS 4021 SEMINAR 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 YDF 4005 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VII (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 MZK 4037 APPLIED WIND INSTRUMENT 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
4 MZK 4039 JAZZ HARMONY 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
5 YDİ 4001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VII (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
6 MZK 4015 COMPOSITION PIANO 7 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
7 TBT 4001 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
8 MZK 4033 ELECTRONIC MUSIC 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 4
9 YDA 4003 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VII (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
ELECTIVE COURSE GROUP 8:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 MZK 4040 JAZZ HARMONY 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
2 YDİ 4002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VIII (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
3 KNS 4022 SEMINAR 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
4 YDA 4004 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VIII (GERMAN) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
5 MZK 4038 APPLIED WIND INSTRUMENT 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
6 YDF 4006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VIII (FRENCH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
7 MZK 4034 ELECTRONIC MUSIC 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 4
8 TBT 4002 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
9 MZK 4016 COMPOSITION PIANO 8 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 1
 
 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 1:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDA 0011 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H1 (GERMAN) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
2 YDİ 0011 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H1 (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
3 YDF 0011 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H1 (FRENCH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 2:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDA 0012 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H2 (GERMAN) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
2 YDF 0012 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H2 (FRENCH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
3 YDİ 0012 FOREIGN LANGUAGE H2 (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 3:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDF 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (FRENCH) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
2 YDA 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (GERMAN) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 YDİ 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE GROUP 4:
No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
1 YDA 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (GERMAN) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
2 YDF 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (FRENCH) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
3 YDİ 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
 
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Measurement and evaluation methods for each course are defined in the course syllabi prepared by the instructor/s. Exam and passings grades are regulated according to the rules and regulatons of Dokuz Eylul University, State Conservatory undergraduate programs as indicated in their catalogs.
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Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor's Degree awarded to students who have succesfully completed all courses in the curriculum, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 50 / 100 , have got no failling grades. And have minimum 300 ECTS.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. A. Kerim GÜRERK
e-mail: kerim.gurerk@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 412 94 01
Erasmus Coordinator: Lec. Mustafa SUYOLCU
e-mail: msuyolcu@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 412 94 09