COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Piano Repairing and Constuction (PCR)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MURAT KÜÇÜKEBE

Offered to

Piano Repairing and Constuction (PCR)

Course Objective

: Obtaining theoretical knowledge and manual ability about making the special tools used in piano repairing. Gaining knowledge related to the usage, maintenance and general controls of the electric tools used in instrument repairing.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

References:
Chris, Pye, Wood Carving Tools Materials & Equipment, GMC Distribution, 2002.
Time-Life Book Editors, The Art of Woodworking Handtools, United States, 1999.
Time-Life Book Editors, The Art of Woodworking Sharpening and Tool Care, United States, 1999.
Stephen Corbett, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking: Tools, Techniques, Projects, Picture Framing, Joinery, Home Maintenance, Furniture Repair JG Press, 2009.
Other course materials:
Apron (white)
Knife (small)
Knife (big)
Wood saw
Pincers
Flush cutter
Hammer
Pliers
Tape measure
Square
Compass
Wood chisel 16 mm. (flat)
Wood chisel 8mm. (flat)
Wood chisel 6mm. (flat)
Wood chisel 4mm. (flat)
Small bench wise.
4 sheets of sandpaper 80 grade.
4 sheets of sandpaper 220 grade.
4 sheets of sandpaper 360 grade.
4 sheets of sandpaper 400 grade.
4 sheets of sandpaper 600 grade.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Works in the laboratory that are monitored and where the students are guided.
Some special concepts and occupational terms are explained by reading related resources and bibliography of instrument making.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Attendance to the course is monitored and evaluated.
Every course is monitored and evaluated by its own instructor.
Students are examined from a book that is defined by the instructor in the beginning of the semester.
All the work pieces are shown to the exam jury and evaluated at the end of every semester.
Attendance is a condition to join to the evaluation.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students complete their works on time and fully.
Attendance of the courses is mandatory.
All works have to be made in the school laboratory by the student.
In case of disorderly behaviors discipline rules are applied.
Every student has to own his work equipment.
Students have full responsibility of their work pieces.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes