ECTS - Introduction to Classical Guitar

Introduction to Classical Guitar (ART225) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Classical Guitar ART225 Fall and Spring 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
Classical guitar needed
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Knowledge on the field music and guitar. Learning to play guitar.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Knowledge of the musical terminology
  • Learning the notes on the guitar
  • Knowledge on rhythm and reading rhythm
  • Learning popular songs on guitar
  • Entrance to harmony and theory of music
Course Content Fundamentals of music; notes, rhythm and fundamental music vocabulary; notes on the guitar, diagrams.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introducing the course and explaining the contents
2 The history of guitar Supply of equipment (guitar, pick and music book), reading sources.
3 Basic concepts Note studies on the stave. Tablature system and study of diagrams
4 Tuning the guitar and playing positions Guitar exercises: grip, right-left hand exercises
5 Bona and notes on guitar. Notes on the first three strings (E-B-G strings). Guitar exercises: Notes on the first three strings (E-B-G strings).
6 Bona and notes on guitar. Notes on the other three strings (D-A-E strings). Guitar exercises: Notes on the other three strings (D-A-E strings).
7 Midterm
8 Chords I - learning to read diagrams Introduction to the modal system
9 Chords II - learning the first song Modal system studies
10 Right hand ryhthm workout Coordination on guitar
11 Working on songs I Studies on playing popular songs 1
12 Working on songs II Studies on playing popular songs 2
13 Working on songs III Studies on playing popular songs 3
14 Working on songs IV Studies on playing popular songs 4
15 Working on songs V Studies on playing popular songs 5
16 Final Assessment

Sources

Other Sources 1. Chapman, R. (1999). Bütün Yönleriyle Gitarlar. İstanbul: Dost Kitabevi.
2. Çokuslu, S. (2011). Temel Gitar Eğitimi. İstanbul: Portemem Yayınları.
3. İşbilen, B. (2012). Pop Gitar Metodu. Ankara: İşbilen Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application 12 40
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 29 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have a comprehensive understanding of basic psychological perspectives and to examine the mental, affective, and behavioral processes of human beings within a scientific discipline
2 Have a knowledge about the historical and philosophical developments, basic concepts, applications and schools of science of psychology as well as the subfields of psychology such as clinical, experimental, social, developmental, industrial, health, traffic and educational psychology
3 Gain skills in identifying, describing, formulating, and solving the problems related to basic mental, emotional, and behavioral problems of human beings X
4 Develop new ideas through analytical, critical, and creative point of view by using abstract concepts and to gain skills in evaluating different psychological phenomena X
5 Gain knowledge and skills in transforming his/her theoretical knowledge into practice in different fields of psychology
6 Have skills in accessing knowledge and using resources X
7 Have knowledge about basic principles of psychological assessment along with various quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research methods, to have skills in designing and conducting research by using these methods, and analyzing, reporting, and presenting research data
8 Have awareness of interpersonal sensitivity, societal processes and problems X
9 Have efficient written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English
10 Gain skills in following the developments in the field of expertise and renewing himself/herself with an awareness of life-span learning X
11 Have professional and ethical responsibility, knowledge, and awareness

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 12 2 24
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 10 2 20
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 4 4
Total Workload 100