COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT TRAINING 7 (VIOLA)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZK 4021 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT TRAINING 7 (VIOLA) ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1

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

To teach advanced études and repertoire that support technical development in the viola playing process for pre-service music teachers, and to enhance their musical expression and interpretative skills in order to foster pedagogical competence.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Applies advanced techniques in viola playing.
2   Performs position transitions with technical accuracy.
3   Interprets national and international viola repertoire.
4   Evaluates études and repertoire based on pedagogical principles.
5   Improves tone quality and musical expression.
6   Critically evaluates their own performances.
7   Plans and maintains an effective individual practice routine.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Finger independence and acceleration exercises involving transitions across 1st to 5th positions.
2 Finger independence and acceleration exercises across 1st to 5th positions; combined bowing techniques including legato, détaché, martelé, staccato, and spiccato.
3 Continued finger and shifting exercises in 1st to 5th positions; combined bowing techniques (legato, détaché, martelé, staccato, spiccato).
4 Transition exercises into the 6th position; continued work on combined bowing techniques.
5 Consolidation exercises in the 6th position; related études and pieces; continued work on combined bowing techniques.
6 Ongoing technical studies and repertoire in the 6th position; application of combined bowing techniques
7 Continued consolidation of the 6th position through études and pieces; advanced bowing technique applications.
8 General Review/Course Evaluation/Mid-term Exam
9 Exercises involving transitions among 1st through 6th positions
10 Transition exercises between positions 1 to 6; étude studies incorporating legato, détaché, martelé, staccato, and spiccato.
11 Continued étude work with combined bowing techniques across positions 1 to 6.
12 Further technical and bowing studies; selection of national and international repertoire suitable for final exam level.
13 Repertoire practice of selected national and international works suitable for the final exam; continued étude work.
14 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Suzuki, S. Suzuki Viola School Vol. 4 5.

Whistler, H. Introducing the Positions for Viola (Vol. 2).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

This course is conducted through one-on-one practical instruction. Individual instrumental practice, observation, instructor feedback, listening to model performances, and guided repetition are employed to enhance students technical skills. In addition, students engage in self-assessment and peer feedback by reviewing recorded performances.

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


Etudes % 30 Works: %50 Technique study : % 20
End of term : Etudes % 40 Work: %60

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To enable the student to discover their own musical identity and to be willing to play in different genres

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ebru.boon@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 11.00-12.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 1
Final 1 2
Midterm 1 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 0

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.1111111543231
LO.2111111515241
LO.3111111543231
LO.4111111543231
LO.5111111554441
LO.6111221334221
LO.7111531224223

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