COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT TRAINING 6 (VIOLA)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZK 3024 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT TRAINING 6 (VIOLA) ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2

Offered By

Music Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ILKAY EBRU TUNCER GÜLSELI

Offered to

Music Teacher Education

Course Objective

he aim of this course is to develop students advanced technical and musical proficiency on the viola. The course focuses on transitions between different positions, varieties of vibrato, ornamentation techniques, bow control, and the refinement of interpretative skills. Additionally, it aims to strengthen students individual practice habits, support the development of their unique musical expression, and enable them to present a technically and artistically rich repertoire by the end of the semester.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Performs shifts to and beyond third position with technical accuracy and musical expression.
2   Demonstrates technical control by applying various bowing techniques (e.g., spiccato, martelé, staccato).
3   Diversifyies their vibrato technique and use it effectively within musical works.
4   Performs ornamented passages with stylistic accuracy.
5   Interprets advanced national and international repertoire pieces with both technical and musical competence.
6   Evaluates their own performances from a critical perspective and formulate a personal development plan.
7   Develops original interpretations that reflect artistic expression.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Transition exercises beyond 3rd position
2 Introduction to martelé and spiccato bowing techniques
3 Shifting passages and etudes between 3rd and 5th positions
4 Diversification and application of vibrato techniques
5 Exercises to improve bow and left-hand coordination
6 Introduction to ornamentation techniques: grace notes, mordents
7 Integration of ornamented passages into repertoire studies
8 General Review/Course Evaluation/Mid-term Exam
9 Technical and interpretive analysis of selected national/international works
10 Performance simulations and feedback-based practice
11 Applied analysis of position shifts
12 Advanced etude and scale studies
13 In-depth preparation of repertoire for the exam
14 General review and rehearsal
15 Final Exam.

Recomended or Required Reading

Ömer Can Viyola için Metot Cilt 3

A. Seybold Viola Etudes, Cilt 5 6

H. Sitt Viyola Etütleri (Ileri düzey)

Franz Wohlfahrt 60 Etüt, 2. Kitap

Mazas 75 Melodik Etüt, ileri seviye baskılar

Yardımcı Kaynaklar:

Suzuki Viola School Cilt 4 5

Barbara Barber Solos for Young Violists, Vol. 4 5

Harvey S. Whistler Introducing the Positions, Cilt 2

Hans Sitt Scale and Arpeggio Studies for Viola

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, show-making.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Ara Sınav : Etüt % 30 Eser: %50 Teknik Çalışmalar : % 20
Final : Etüt % 40 Eser: %60

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Preparation: Students are expected to attend each class having studied the assigned etudes and repertoire in advance.

Assessment: Students are evaluated based on technical proficiency, musical expression, progress throughout the semester, and performance participation.

Ethical Guidelines: All work must be completed individually and in accordance with the principles of academic integrity.

Class Discipline: Students must arrive on time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ebru.boon@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Mondays 11.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Preparation for final exam 3 2 6
Preparing assignments 3 2 6
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 3 2 6
Preparation for midterm exam 3 2 6
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 52

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.1113111555531
LO.2113111555531
LO.3113111555531
LO.4113111555531
LO.5113111555531
LO.6113111555531
LO.7113111555531

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