Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Master in Music Technology is founded in 2009, as a part of the Department of Music, after the foundation of the bachelor s degree in Music Technology in 2008. The program involves courses in music technology as well as supporting courses in the art and theory of music.

Qualification Awarded

Master of Science in MusicTechnology (MA)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

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

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 15 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Masters in Music Technology program is primarily intended for students who hold a bachelor s degree in Music Technology and whose aim is to take action and responsibility with academic competence and specialty in the field of Music Technology. The courses in the program are designed specifically to provide the students with a strong foundation in music technology academically and practically. The students are provided with up to date theoretical knowledge with case scenarios and research projects as well as strong views about the practical abilities required for the research. There are 2 academic members in the department. A recording studio and electronics lab is also available for practical purposes.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To have a solid knowledge on music technology including the recent improvements in the field.
2	To explain the theoretical and practical differences in a study which is developed with the knowledge and skills gained in bachelors studies and self-creativity.
3	To realize the interdisciplinary interactions of music technology.
4	To create an extensive study which brings a new development, scientific method or technological product/process to science and technology.
5	To detect, design and apply a independent research process and lead it to conclusion.
6	To communicate verbally and in written form with colleagues and other scientific and social communities.
7	To make a critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments is his/her field of study.
8	To contribute to the field of music technology by publishing his / her academic work in respected academic environments.
9	To share his / her thoughts effectively in discussions with knowledge in scientific knowledge production methods and approaches.
10	To evaluate the improvements in the field of music technology and share the information with scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility.
11	To have a high level of knowledge on the techniques and skills required for reaching new information and do research.
12	To use at least one foreign language to observe international information and communicate verbally and in written form.
13	To share and apply the information obtained in his / her field of study in an interdisciplinary research environment.
14	To contribute to scientific improvement in national and international level while being open to new directions in science, internalizing the life-long learning principles and being aware of the sociological and cultural effects of musicological studies.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of Masters in Music Technology Program gain the abilities and knowledge required for academic progress in the field of Music Technology and generally they have all the resources required in any branch of the audio industry.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	MZT 5011	GUIDED WRITING IN MUSIC TEHNOLOGY I	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	2	GSE 5011	METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	19
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MZT 5017	MEDIA ANALYSIS I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	2	MZT 5025	CAD AND ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC APPLICATIONS I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	3	MZT 5023	ACOUSTIC DESING I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	4	MZT 5019	STUDIO RECORDING TECHNIQUES I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZT 5028	GUIDED WRITING IN MUSIC TEHNOLOGY II	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	4
B	2	MZT 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	23
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZT 5018	MEDIA ANALYSIS II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	2	MZT 5026	CAD AND ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC APPLICATIONS II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	3	MZT 5024	ACOUSTIC DESING II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	4	MZT 5020	STUDIO RECORDING TECHNIQUES II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MZT 5900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZT 5900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Graduate School of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 75. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, a seminar and specialization courses and thesis studies, in total 120 ECTS credits.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. Dr. Feridun ÖZİŞ E-posta: feridun.ozis@deu.edu.tr
DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ
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ECTS/DS/Erasmus Coordinator
Asst. Prof. Levent ERGUN, PhD
Phone: (90-232) 412 92 04 E-mail: levent.ergun@deu.edu.tr

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