https://konservatuvar.nku.edu.tr/

Instrument Training Bachelor's Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramInstrument Training
Program DirectorKonservatuvar Müdürü Doç. Dr. Arda GÖKSU
Program TypeBachelor's Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedLicence
Degree EarnedStudents who successfully complete the program are awarded a bachelor's degree in instrument education.
Education TypeTam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance ConditionsTo graduate from secondary education.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe process of recognition of prior education in Turkish Higher Education Institutions is in its infancy. For this reason, the recognition of prior education has not been fully initiated in all programs of Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University. However, an exemption exam is held at the beginning of each academic year for the compulsory foreign language course in the curriculum of the departments. Students who have completed the learning process from these courses on their own or who think that they have achieved the learning outcomes in these courses in different ways have the right to take these exams. Students who are successful in the exam are exempt from the relevant course in the curriculum.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileThis program; It has acquired the mission of preserving Turkish music and transferring it to future generations.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesWhen graduates complete the Instrument Education undergraduate program, they can work as artists in institutions such as TRT, T. C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, make academic progress and become a teacher by taking formation.
Access To Upper DegreeCandidates who successfully complete their undergraduate education can study in graduate (master's, doctoral) programs, provided that they get a valid grade from the ALES exam and have sufficient English language knowledge.
Exams, Assessment and Grading
At least one midterm exam is applied each semester. In addition to the visas, projects and assignments are given at the beginning of each semester, whose dates are specified in the semester content. At the end of each semester, the student has to take the final exam. The criteria (such as midterm exam, project, homework and final) and the rate of impact on the final grade are clearly stated in the course contents distributed at the beginning of the semester and/or published on the website. According to the student regulations and the academic calendar, final exams are held on the dates, places and times determined and announced by the university. The final grade of the student is given by the instructor according to the results of the midterm, project, homework and final exams.

The passing grade at Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the final or make-up exam result must be at least 50. The exams are evaluated out of a full score of 100. Semester/year-end grade of a course; It is the sum of 30% of the arithmetic average of the midterm or midterm exams and 70% of the grade taken in the semester/end exam or make-up exam. However, the semester/end grade of a course; Between 30% and 50% of the arithmetic average of the midterm or midterm exams, between 70% and 50% of the grade received in the semester/end or make-up exam, provided that the decision is taken by the relevant faculty/school board and announced at the beginning of the semester It can also be calculated so that the sum of the ratios can vary and the ratios are 100%. As a result of the calculation, the first number after the decimal point is increased to a lower integer if it is less than five, and to a higher integer if it is five or greater.

It can be found at http://oidb.nku.edu.tr/yonetmenlik/2011eos.pdf.

The end-of-term-make-up grade is submitted to the Registrar's Office together with the evaluation criteria by the course supervisor. End of term and make-up grades are published and announced in the student information system.
Notes:

For each course taken, the student is given the following letter grades as a semester grade. The letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows. The grading system based on the evaluation of students' success is expressed with the following degrees and letters:
Score Letter Grade Coefficient Success Status
90-100 AA 4.00 Successful
80-89 BA 3.50 Successful
70-79 BB 3.00 Successful
65-69 CB 2.50 Success
60-64 CC 2.25 Success
50-59 DD 2.00 Failed
30-49 FD 1.00 Fail

 

Graduation RequirementsStudents who complete their education in this program and whose graduation is decided by the relevant administrative board are awarded a bachelor's degree by announcing the name of the unit, department or program. Diplomas are signed by the Rector and the relevant Dean or Director. Until the diplomas are prepared, students are given a temporary graduation certificate. This document is withdrawn at the time of awarding the diploma and a new one is not issued for any reason. Students who have completed their undergraduate education and whose overall grade point average is between 3.00 and 3.49 are honor students; Students with an average of 3.50 or higher graduate as high honor students. In case of loss of a given diploma, a second copy is prepared in accordance with the relevant legislation. The degree of success is not specified in the diploma, it is written only that the student is successful. When necessary, the diploma degree can be determined by calculating the GPA. Persons who will graduate from this program must have completed at least 240 ECTS credits.
Teaching Methods
Teaching-learning methods and strategies are chosen to increase students' skills such as self-study, lifelong learning, observation, teaching, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, and effective use of informatics. In this respect, methods of learning through presentation, learning in terms of invention and learning in terms of research and examination are used.

Program Outcomes

1-To have correct breathing and sound use technique skills related to the field.
2-To gain awareness of lifelong learning in the field.
3-To have knowledge of western music theory.
4-To have the ability to use computerized notation programs.
5-To be able to do disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies.
6-To have general knowledge of music culture and history.
7-To have knowledge of organology.
8-To be able to use technological materials for the field in professional and amateur studios.
9-To have artistic, cultural and ethical values.
10-To be able to conduct scientific research on the field of Turkish music
11-To be able to use theoretical knowledge about Turkish music in instrument performance.
12-To have the skill of playing an instrument for the performance of Turkish music.
13-To have the acquisition of hearing, reading and writing Turkish music.
14-To be able to take part as a performer in Turkish music choir studies.
15-To have knowledge of Turkish music theory.
16-To have collective performance skills in Turkish music.
17-To gain knowledge and repertoire of Turkish music.
18-To have the ability to perform Turkish music methods.
19-To be aware of national and international values regarding Turkish and world music composers.
20-To have the awareness of preserving the structure of Turkish music and transferring it from generation to generation.

Curriculum

Instrument Training


1st Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
YDİ101 Foreign Language I (English) 2 0 2
TÇE 101 Instrument Training I 4 0 6
TÇE 107 Method Information I 2 0 2
TÇE 113 Piano I 2 0 2
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
TÇE 109 Turkish Music Culture I 2 0 2
TÇE 105 Turkish Music Hearing-Reading-Writing I 4 0 4
TÇE 103 Turkish Music Theory I 2 0 4
TÇE 115 Voice Training I 2 0 2
TÇE 111 Western Music Theory I 2 0 2
Elective 1. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER() 2
KRYP01 Career Planning 1 0 2
Total ECTS: 32

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
YDİ102 Foreign Language II (English) 2 0 2
TÇE 102 Instrument Training II 4 0 6
TÇE 108 Method Information II 2 0 2
TÇE 114 Piano II 2 0 2
ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II 2 0 2
TDİ102 Turkish Language II 2 0 2
TÇE 110 Turkish Music Culture II 2 0 2
TÇE 106 Turkish Music Hearing-Reading-Writing II 4 0 4
TÇE 104 Turkish Music Theory II 2 0 4
TÇE 116 Voice Training II 2 0 2
TÇE 112 Western Music Theory II 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 62
2nd Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 201 Instrument Training III 4 0 6
TÇE 207 Method Information III 2 0 2
TÇE 215 Organology 2 0 2
TÇE 209 Tcm/Tfm Orchestra I 2 2 5
TÇE 211 Tcm/Tfm Repertuvar I 2 2 5
TÇE 205 Turkish Music Hearing-Reading-Writing III 2 0 2
TÇE 203 Turkish Music Theory III 4 0 4
TÇE 213 Types and Froms in Turkish Music I 2 0 2
TÇE 217 Wrıtıng Notes Wıth Computer I 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 216 Global Music History 2 0 2
TÇE 202 Instrument Training IV 4 0 6
TÇE 208 Method Information IV 2 0 2
TÇE 210 Tcm/Tfm Orchestra II 2 2 5
TÇE 212 Tcm/Tfm Repertuvar II 2 2 5
TÇE 206 Turkish Music Hearing-Reading-Writing IV 2 0 2
TÇE 204 Turkish Music Theory IV 4 0 4
TÇE 214 Types and Froms in Turkish Music II 2 0 2
TÇE 218 Wrıtıng Notes Wıth Computer II 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
3rd Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 313 Harmony I 2 0 2
TÇE 301 Instrument Education V 4 0 6
TÇE 307 Tsm / Thm Mass Execution III 2 2 5
TÇE 309 Tsm / Thm Repertory III 2 2 5
TÇE 311 Turkish Folk Music Information I 2 0 3
TÇE 305 Turkish Music History I 2 0 3
TÇE 303 Turkish Music Theory V 4 0 4
Elective 3.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ() 2
TÇES 011 Instrument and Physical Activity I 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 314 Harmony II 2 0 2
TÇE 302 Instrument Education VI 4 0 6
TÇE 308 Tsm / Thm Mass Execution IV 2 2 5
TÇE 310 Tsm / Thm Repertory IV 2 2 5
TÇE 312 Turkish Folk Music Information II 2 0 3
TÇE 306 Turkish Music History II 2 0 3
TÇE 304 Turkish Music Theory VI 4 0 4
Elective 3. SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ() 2
TÇES 012 Instrument Performance and Physical Activity II 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
4th Class

2023-2024 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 409 Graduation Project I 2 0 4
TÇE 401 Instrument Training VII 4 0 6
TÇE 411 Scientific Research Methods I 2 0 4
TÇE 405 Tsm / Thm Batch Executive V 2 2 5
TÇE 407 Tsm / Thm Repertory V 2 2 5
TÇE 403 Turkish Music Theory VII 4 0 4
Elective 4. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLER() 2
TÇES 005 Ottoman I 2 0 2
Total ECTS: 30

2023-2024 Spring Term
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TÇE 410 Graduation Project II 2 0 4
TÇE 402 Instrument Training VIII 4 0 6
TÇE 412 Scientific Research Methods II 2 0 4
TÇE 406 Tsm / Thm Mass Enforcement VI 2 2 5
TÇE 408 Tsm / Thm Repertory VI 2 2 5
TÇE 404 Turkish Music Theory VIII 4 0 4
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler() 3
TÇE001 Turkish music 3 0 3
Total ECTS: 31
Total ECTS(Year): 61

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

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TÇE 206 Turkish Music Hearing-Reading-Writing IV
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TÇES 011 Instrument and Physical Activity I
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TÇE 401 Instrument Training VII
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TÇE 411 Scientific Research Methods I
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TÇE 405 Tsm / Thm Batch Executive V
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TÇE 407 Tsm / Thm Repertory V
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TÇE 403 Turkish Music Theory VII
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TÇE 410 Graduation Project II
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TÇE 402 Instrument Training VIII
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TÇE 406 Tsm / Thm Mass Enforcement VI
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TÇE 408 Tsm / Thm Repertory VI
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