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 To be able to use English language competently concerning four basic skills, namely listening, reading, speaking, and writing
2 To have extensive theoretical knowledge about English literature.
3 To gain knowledge about literary theories and to be able to apply these theories to various literary texts
4 To acquire detailed knowledge about British culture in all its aspects
5 To be able to compare and contrast English literature with other literatures through works from different periods and genres.
6 To be able to compare and contrast British culture with other cultures
7 To plan, organize, and conduct the activities related to the field
8 To acquire the skills of creative, critical, and analytical thinking
9 To gain knowledge about how to conduct an academic research and to use the acquired knowledge in accordance with the purpose of the research
10 To acquire professional ethics and to use them in the process of research and production
11 The ability to translate various kinds of texts from different disciplines both from English into Turkish and from Turkish into English
12 To get prepared for professional life by developing a sense of responsibility through individual tasks and group projects
13 To be able to understand and decipher various discourses involved in literature such as literary, philosophical, psychological, cultural, critical and theoretical discourses in English language
14 To be able to understand and be a part of world culture

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