ORK600-01 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPECIAL TOPICS ORK600-01 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesThe necessity to complete Post-graduate courses of Orchestra Conducting
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other: Research- examination, Practice  
Instructor (s)Faculty members and instructors of the department 
Course objectiveTo conduct the post-graduate thesis in accordance with the scientific principles and to carry out conducting practice. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. The ability to do literature review regarding the subject of the thesis.
  2. 2. The ability to organize the knowledge, to develop the data collection tool based on literature.
  3. 3. The ability to collect research data.
  4. 4. The ability to analyze the data.
  5. 5. The ability to tabulate and interpret the research findings.
  6. 6. The ability to draw conclusions from the research findings and make suggestion.
  7. 7. The ability to turn the research into report and to argue for the subject.
  8. 8. The ability to conduct a determined subject.
Course Content1. Determination of a subject of the thesis.
2. Making a domestic and foreign literature review regarding the thesis subject.
3. Planning all the dimensions of the research.
4. Development of the data collection tool.
5. Carrying out validity and reliability studies of the data collection tool.
6. Application of the data collection tool and evaluation of the findings.
7. Making the research results be reported.
8. Studying a determined work with an orchestra. 
ReferencesLiterature regarding the subject of the thesis 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Determination of the subject of the research and determination of any work for the application of conducting.
Week 2Determination of the subject of the research and determination of any work for the application of conducting.
Week 3Making a domestic and foreign literature review regarding the subject of the research
Week 4Studies on a determined work
Week 5Studies on a determined work
Week 6Studies on a determined work
Week 7Studies on a determined work
Week 8Planning all the dimensions of a research
Week 9Development of data collection tool
Week 10Carrying out validity and reliability studies of data collection tool
Week 11Application of data collection tool and evaluation
Week 12Making research results be reported
Week 13Studies on a determined work. Studies on determined work.
Week 14Studies on a determined work. Studies on determined work.
Week 15Studies on a determined work. Studies on determined work.
Week 16Thesis defense and Conducting the determined subject

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities1450
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation1450
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes0100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities1020200
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1435490
Presentation / Seminar Preparation1411154
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5270900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. They enhance their musicality and repertoire in orchestral and choral conducting based on undergraduate qualifications.    X
2. They gain skills in musical, technical knowledge, and hearing for symphony, opera, ballet, and choir.    X
3. They improve in musical analysis, forms, styles, and develop multidimensional analytical abilities.    X
4. They deepen their understanding of interpretations of Western music from past to present.    X
5. They conduct technically and artistically challenging works.    X
6. They collaborate with various ensembles to develop personalized art projects and methodologies.  X  
7. They apply modern psychological and pedagogical methods suitable for leadership in conducting.    X
8. They integrate arts within music, fostering interdisciplinary interactions.    X
9. They comprehend international specialized literature and its key references.   X 
10. They engage in research and process artistic and scientific information effectively.    X
11. They proficiently use communication tools, information sources, and technology.   X 
12. They uphold exemplary standards in art and science ethics.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest