DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

Winds and Percussion, 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

4 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 240 ECTS.
Students studying in the undergraduate program of Trombone 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

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private institutions. Graduates of Trombone program are employed in both the private and public sectors as members of Symphonic orchestras, chamber music groups and chamber orchestras also are employed as instructor in private music schools and Anadolu Fine Arts and Sports High Schools.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

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 240 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