This course is planned as a continuation of the Introduction to Composition courses. Students will be working on a systematic approach to the art of composing through analyzing different styles of music and writing pieces for specific instrumentation and duration as directed by the instructor. Students will regularly listen to, analyze, and discuss various styles and forms of music, from European Art Music to most contemporary genres.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to;
Have a comprehensive knowledge of musical elements.
Restate the elements of a Musical composition in the twentieth century.
Practice the contemporary techniques of writing music.
Compare and discuss the music composed by the most influential composers of modern music.
Compose and perform music on the given subject.
Face to Face
Prerequisite(s) : MUS 236
Theoretical lectures(Lecture), Study time for Theoretical Lectures (Lecture), Project
Requires consent of instructor for non-departmental students
Students are required to attend all the lectures. They will not be allowed to take the final exam if they miss more than 30% of them (5 weeks).
If a student misses a lecture, they are responsible for checking the related material on the course's Learn page. The resources on the course page will be enough to comprehend what they have missed.
The students will present weekly assignments of short compositions. Final projects will be performed and recorded.
Late submission of assignments will not be accepted. All assignment announcements are made through Bilgi Learn, and students are responsible for checking the page regularly.
It is not enough to submit an assignment; students must present it during the class. No grade will be provided without a presentation.
The final grade for the course will be evaluated as follows:
Assignments and presentations: 60%
Final Project: 40%
Course Content
Introduction. 20th and 21st Century Music.
Compositional Lecture on polyrhythm/polymeter
Compositional lecture on ametric/aperiodic rhythms
Assignment I presentations
Compositional lecture on polytonality/polymodality
Assignment II presentations
Compositional lecture on sets, pitch classes
Midterm Week
Assignment III presentations
Compositional lecture on timbre and spectralism I
Compositional lecture on timbre and spectralism II
1. to have knowledge about harmony, orchestration and form in classical and contemporary music; to compose pieces exhibiting contemporary technics using this knowledge.
2. have competence to work individually as well as in a group in musical settings.
3. being aware of the artistic and and scentific process of music from its design to performance of it in front of an audience and being able to express this process effectively.
4. have knowledge on interdisciplinary interaction, research methods, academic ethics, music criticism and historical background in the contemporary music scene.
5. think on new scopes for musical composition, pioneering new applications, and producing musical works with digital technologies.
6. being aware of latest technological developments in the field of music and other related disciplines.
7. gather information academically, while applying research methods, evaluating the sources, being able to research independently, having critical thinking abilities
Any test, assignment, paper, or report submitted by you and that has your name on it is presumed to be your own original work that has not previously been submitted for credit in another course or has not been written partially or completely by another person. In all of your assignments, you may use words or ideas written by other individuals in publications, web sites, or other sources, but only with proper attribution as explained in your course. If you are not clear about the expectations for completing an assignment or taking a test or examination, be sure to seek clarification from your instructor. Finally, you should keep in mind that as a member of the campus community, you are expected to demonstrate integrity in all of your academic endeavors and will be evaluated on your own merits.. The consequences of cheating and academic dishonesty is a formal discipline punishment as regulated by the Turkish Higher Educational Council.
Educational Support for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Bilgi Accessible Education Unit as early as possible in the term. Bilgi Accessible Education Unit will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. For more information, visit http://step.bilgi.edu.tr/en/ogrenci-destek-merkezi/bilgi-accessible-education-unit/
