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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS MZÜ 1421 INTRODUCTION TO OBOE REED MAKING ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2

Offered By

Oboe

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

LEVENT GÖKMEN NACAROĞLU

Offered to

Oboe

Course Objective

To equip oboe students with reed-making skills to optimize their instrument performance.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Gain the ability to recognize and analyze the basic structure and components of an oboe reed. 2   Apply various reed-making techniques such as shaping and balancing. 3   Learn to select and process materials (cane, wire, thread) used in reed making. 4   Produce their own reeds and adapt them for rehearsal and performance settings. 5   Evaluate the reed's compatibility with the instrument to improve sound quality.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Course Introduction What is an oboe reed An overview of its fundamental components and the reed-making process. 2 Cane Selection and Preparation Quality Control and Cutting Techniques 3 Reed Shaping: Pre-Gouging and Basic Scraping Techniques 4 Use of Wire and Thread: Adjusting the Reed's Balance 5 Thinning and Leveling Stages of the Reed 6 Sound Testing and Adjustment: Initial Trial Applications 7 Different Reed Hardnesses and Instrument Compatibility 8 Analysis of Professional Reeds: A Comparison of Different Making Styles 9 Analysis of Professional Reeds: A Comparison of Different Crafting Styles 10 Individual Reed Making Project and Planning 11 Practical Application I Reed Testing and Feedback 12 The Effect of the Reed on Performance: Studies on Tone Quality and Response 13 Practical Application II Evaluation of Technical Development 14 General Review Portfolio Presentation and Individual Evaluation

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Individualized hands-on reed making workshops,material analysis and selection, performance-based experimental applications, brief individual presentations and technical discussions, and reed testing in pratical rehearsal settings.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 OPG OPINION GRADE 2 PAR PARTICIPATION 3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundKNT * 0.80+DK*0.20

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Instructor's assessment of the student's work during the semester.

Assessment Criteria

Instructor's evaluation of the student's efforts during the semester. Assessment of whether the student has achieved competencies based on knowledge, skills, and practical application.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students should come to class prepared by completing the assigned preparations and tasks. There is a 70% attendance requirement for the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gkmen.nacaroglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 1 14 Tutorials 14 1 14 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 42

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 PO.15 LO.1 5 3 3 3 4 LO.2 5 3 3 3 3 LO.3 5 2 3 3 3 LO.4 5 3 3 3 3 LO.5 5 3 3 3 3