DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Opera

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

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

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a specialized examination.

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.

Profile of the Programme

The students who study the Branch of Opera at the Department of Performing Arts strengthen their substructure by taking theoric courses like solfegge, opera history, musical forms and harmony as well as basic voice training and acting techniques,interpretation of various works of opera, oratorio and song repertoire of different languages, composers and periods. They also take performance courses like choir, stage make-up, fencing, historical and contemporary dances. All of these are the requirements of being an international opera artist. Their education is supported by the masterclasses and workshops given by professional artists.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has the knowledge of art culture and aesthetic.
2   Has the knowledge of opera history.
3   May knows, use and perform the basic methods and tecniques of opera singing.
4   Can perform the art pieces which are written to sing in opera singing tecnique.
5   Has the ability of understanding and analyzing music.
6   May think analytical and critical on his own works.
7   May know and evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines of music art.
8   Always open to life-long learning and research.
9   May work alone, independent and in groups with harmonious and productive.
10   May monitor the knowledge in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language.
11   May have knowledge about soft ware which is widely adopted in the field and with it, has knowledge about information and communication Technologies and may be active in decision-making of them
12   Can transfer the subjects in the field of music efficiently and accurately to people who are or are not specialist by using visual, written and oral methods.
13   May objectify the sensory preception.
14   Can develope the ability of multi-dimensional perceive,to think, to design and to apply.
15   Can show the communication skills to explain his works to society.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private institutions. Graduates of opera program can be employed in national and international opera houses as soloists or choir members. They can sing as freelance solo singers in Symphonic orchestras, chamber music groups and chamber orchestras. They can be employed either in private or public choirs as well. They can also find a position in academic institutions as lecturers and make further academic studies.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

The curriculum includes compulsory and elective courses. The student must have 240 ECTS credits at the end of his 4-year education.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 2 KPD 1000 CAREER PLANNING REQUIRED 1 0 0 2
G 3 SOP 1045 SINGING 1 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
G 4 YDA 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (GERMAN) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 5 YDF 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (FRENCH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 6 YDİ 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KNS 1015 ASISSTANT PIANO 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
G 2 KNS 1035 SINGING SOLFEGE 1 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
G 3 KNS 1401 ART THEORIES 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 4 KNS 1403 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 5 KNS 1411 RECITAL 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 6 SOP 1003 ROLE 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 7 SOP 1013 ITALIAN 1 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
G 8 SOP 1019 FENCING 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 9 SOP 1025 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 10 SOP 1027 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 11 SOP 1039 GERMAN LIED REPERTOIRE 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 12 SOP 1041 MUSICAL DICTION IN GERMAN TEXTS 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 13 SOP 1043 SINGING CORREPETİTON 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 2 SOP 1046 SINGING 2 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
B 3 YDA 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (GERMAN) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 4 YDF 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (FRENCH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 5 YDİ 1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 14
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KNS 1016 ASSISTANT PIANO 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
B 2 KNS 1036 SINGING SOLFEGE 2 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
B 3 KNS 1402 ART THEORIES 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 4 KNS 1404 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 5 KNS 1412 RECITAL 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 6 SOP 1004 ROLE 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 7 SOP 1014 ITALIAN 2 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
B 8 SOP 1020 FENCING 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 9 SOP 1026 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 10 SOP 1028 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 11 SOP 1038 SINGING CORREPETITION 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
B 12 SOP 1040 GERMAN LIED REPERTOIRE 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 13 SOP 1042 MUSICAL DICTION IN GERMAN TEXTS 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 SOP 2045 SINGING 3 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
G 2 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 20
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KNS 2013 CHOIR 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 2 KNS 2015 ASSISTANT PIANO 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 3 KNS 2021 SINGING SOLFEGE 3 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
G 4 KNS 2405 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 3 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 5 KNS 2413 RECITAL 3 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 6 SOP 2013 ITALIAN 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 7 SOP 2017 ENSEMBLE 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 8 SOP 2019 EARLY AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 9 SOP 2023 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 10 SOP 2025 INTERPRETATION OF THE RECITATIVE IN BAROQUE AND CLASSICAL PERIOD 1 ELECTIVE 0 1 0 2
G 11 SOP 2027 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 3 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 12 SOP 2037 SINGING CORREPETITION 3 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 13 SOP 2043 STAGE 1 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
G 14 YDİ 2001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE III (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 SOP 2046 SINGING 4 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
B 2 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 20
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
B 2 KNS 2014 CHOIR 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 3 KNS 2016 ASSISTANT PIANO 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 4 KNS 2022 SINGING SOLFEGE 4 ELECTIVE 4 0 0 4
B 5 KNS 2406 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 4 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 6 KNS 2414 RECITAL 4 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 7 SOP 2014 ITALIAN 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 8 SOP 2018 ENSEMBLE 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 9 SOP 2020 EARLY AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 10 SOP 2024 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 11 SOP 2028 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 4 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 12 SOP 2038 SINGING CORREPETITION 4 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 13 SOP 2044 STAGE 2 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
B 14 YDİ 2002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE IV (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 SOP 3035 SINGING 5 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 22
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 İHD 1001 HUMAN RIGHTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 2 KNS 3013 CHOIR 3 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 3 KNS 3015 ASISSTANT PIANO 5 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 4 KNS 3111 SINGING MUSICAL FORMS 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 5 KNS 3407 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 5 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 6 KNS 3415 RECITAL 5 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 7 SOP 3013 ITALIAN 5 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 8 SOP 3017 ENSEMBLE 3 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 9 SOP 3019 SİNGİNG MAKE- UP 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 10 SOP 3023 MUSICAL DICTION IN FRENCH TEXTS 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 11 SOP 3029 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY SINCE MODERNISM TO PRESENT-DAY 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 12 SOP 3031 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 5 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 13 SOP 3033 DESIGN OF STAGE ILLUMINATION AND EFFECTS 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 14 SOP 3037 SINGING CORREPETITION 5 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 15 SOP 3043 STAGE 3 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
G 16 SOP 3049 SINGING HARMONY 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 17 SOP 3051 FRENCH MELODY REPERTOIRE 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 18 YDİ 3001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE V (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
6. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 SOP 3036 SINGING 6 REQUIRED 1 1 0 8
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 22
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KNS 3014 CHOIR 4 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 2 KNS 3016 ASISSTANT PIANO 6 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 3 KNS 3112 SINGING MUSICAL FORMS 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 4 KNS 3408 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 6 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 5 KNS 3416 RECITAL 6 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 6 KNS 3420 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND WRITING METHODS 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 7 SOP 3014 ITALIAN 6 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 8 SOP 3018 ENSEMBLE 4 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 9 SOP 3020 SINGING MAKE-UP 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 10 SOP 3024 MUSICAL DICTION IN FRENCH TEXTS 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 11 SOP 3030 OPERA HISTORY AND REPERTORY SINCE MODERNISM TO PRESENT-DAY 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 12 SOP 3032 MEDITATIVE DANCE : BODY AWARENESS THERAPY-BAT 6 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 13 SOP 3034 DESIGN OF STAGE ILLUMINATION AND EFFECTS 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 14 SOP 3038 SINGING CORREPETITION 6 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 15 SOP 3040 INTERPRETATION OF RECITATIVE IN ITALIAN IN CLASSICAL PERIOD AND BEL CANTO 1 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
B 16 SOP 3044 STAGE 4 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 4
B 17 SOP 3050 SINGING HARMONY 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 18 SOP 3052 FRENCH MELODY REPERTOIRE 2 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 19 YDİ 3002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VI (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 SOP 4045 SINGING 7 REQUIRED 2 1 0 12
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 18
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 KNS 4015 ASISSTANT PIANO 7 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
G 2 KNS 4049 SINGING HARMONY 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 3 KNS 4111 SINGING MUSICAL FORMS 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 4 KNS 4409 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 7 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 5 KNS 4417 RECITAL 7 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
G 6 SOP 4013 ITALIAN 7 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 7 SOP 4017 ENSEMBLE 5 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 8 SOP 4019 STAGE MAKE-UP 3 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 9 SOP 4031 INTERACTION BETWEEN OPERA AND LITERATURE IN THE 20TH CENTURY 1 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 10 SOP 4035 HISTORY OF DECOR, COSTUME AND ACCESSORIES 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 11 SOP 4037 SINGING CORREPETITION 7 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 4
G 12 SOP 4039 MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTORY AND INTERPRETATION 1 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
G 13 SOP 4043 STAGE 5 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 14 TBT 4001 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
G 15 YDİ 4001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VII (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
8. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 SOP 4046 SINGING 8 REQUIRED 2 1 0 12
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 18
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 KNS 4016 ASISSTANT PIANO 8 ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 2 KNS 4050 SINGING HARMONY 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 3 KNS 4112 SINGING MUSICAL FORMS 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 4 KNS 4410 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 8 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 5 KNS 4418 RECITAL 8 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 3
B 6 SOP 4014 ITALIAN 8 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 7 SOP 4018 ENSEMBLE 6 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 8 SOP 4020 STAGE MAKE-UP 4 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 9 SOP 4032 INTERACTION BETWEEN OPERA AND LITERATURE IN THE 20TH CENTURY 2 ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
B 10 SOP 4036 HISTORY OF DECOR, COSTUME AND ACCESSORIES 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 11 SOP 4038 SINGING CORREPETITION 8 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 4
B 12 SOP 4040 MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTORY AND INTERPRETATION 2 ELECTIVE 0 2 0 2
B 13 SOP 4044 STAGE 6 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
B 14 TBT 4002 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2 ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2
B 15 YDİ 4002 FOREIGN LANGUAGE VIII (ENGLISH) ELECTIVE 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.

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

Director:
Prof. Ebru GÜNER CANBEY
ebru.guner@deu.edu.tr

Head of Department:
Prof. Pınar UÇMAN KARAÇALI
pinar.karacali@deu.edu.tr

Head of the Main Art Branch:
Doç.Linet Şaul
linet.saul@deu.edu.tr

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Devlet Konservatuvarı Tınaztepe Yerleşkesi Adatepe Mahallesi Doğuş Caddesi No:207AF PK:35390
Buca/İZMİR
0 232 301 65 01