Performing Jazz (ART223) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Performing Jazz ART223 Fall and Spring 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
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, Demonstration, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To inform the students about the music genre “jazz” which became very popular
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Knowledge of all the types of this genre (jazz)
  • To explain this genre (jazz) to students with the help of performance
  • Knowledge of learning how to interact between the fields of music-history-sociology and politics together
  • To increase students’ art conciousness and participation to artistic events
Course Content Human voice in terms of its anatomy, physiology and its techniques.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introducing the course and explaining the contents
2 Music and musical instruments in the early ages/ Existence of music, using music as in tool- aim relationship
3 Introduction to European Music (Evolution of European Music to Jazz in the context of performance, theory, and culture)
4 General knowledge of music in Europe between 0-1400 A.D. Basic theoretical definitions and listening
5 Discussion, information and samples from Classical and Romantic period
6 Discussion, information and samples from Renaissance and Baroque period
7 Discussion, information and samples from the Modern and Post-modern period. Evaluation of the transfer of European Music Culture to America in terms of performance
8 Midterm assignment, general evaluation and brief summary
9 Discovery of America and Jazz performance between 1865- 1919: Worksong and spiritual samples
10 Jazz performances from 1866 to 1916: Gospels, Blues, and Ragtime
11 1917-1929 New Orleans Style: Hot Jazz (Old Style) performances
12 Swing Jazz in 1930- 1939, famous jazz orchestras
13 Bebop Style in 1949- 1953 and performances
14 Cool Jazz Style in 1949- 1953 and performances
15 Assessment and performance
16 Final Assessment

Sources

Other Sources 1. Bergerot, F. (2004). Tarih Boyunca Caz. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları.
2. Ulanov, B. (1957). A History of Jazz in America. New York: Pyramid Books Edition.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 20 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
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 Having the conceptual and applied knowledge about the basic functions of the business and gaining the ability to use the knowledge
2 To be able to diagnose the problems related to the field of business, to use scientific approaches effectively in the solution of problems and decision-making processes.
3 To be able to reveal and analyze the environmental, social, global effects and legal consequences of the applications related to the basic functions of the business.
4 To be able to analyze information and reports that concern businesses at the national, regional and global level, to set strategic goals according to the results obtained
5 Gain the ability to use, report and interpret Business Information Systems and sub-modules required by business management
6 Planning necessary activities such as starting a new business with innovative and creative thinking and taking risks for the sustainability of the business, finding resources, making market analysis, preparing a business plan, and using the learned information in this direction.
7 Being aware of the fact that the research and learning process continues throughout life, to be able to follow the scientific and technological developments related to the business, to support oneself and the organization in innovation and continuous development.
8 To have the necessary leadership and managerial skills to achieve business objectives effectively and efficiently.
9 To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of business and report the results of the research to be used in managerial decision-making processes.
10 To be able to transfer information about the field of business using effective verbal, written and visual communication methods in the language of learning and professional English
11 To be aware of professional ethics, environmental awareness, sustainability, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values
12 Working effectively with different disciplines or multicultural teams, taking responsibility, making risk analysis, adapting to change, critical thinking and using initiative in problem solving
13 .

ECTS/Workload Table

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