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| Unit | CONSERVATOIRE |
| OPERA PR. | |
| Code | YMOP429 |
| Name | Singing Pedagogy |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (32 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. SEMİN SÜEDA ÇÖLCÜ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
tudents will: Explain the mechanism of voice production. Identify the organs involved in sound production. Distinguish between healthy and incorrect voice use.
Course Content
Theoretical Instruction and Practical Applications for Recognizing the Anatomical, Technical, and Artistic Characteristics of the Human Voice and Developing the Ability to Teach Proper Breathing and Voice Use at a Vocal Training Level
Course Precondition
Singing I II III
Resources
WENNARD William, VOCAL PEDAGOGY SABAR GÜL, our voice ,principles of voice education and protection
Notes
NOT AVAİLABLE
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To define the mechanism of voice production (respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation) at an anatomical level and explain the interaction between these systems using pedagogical terminology. |
| LO02 | To identify technical issues across different voice types (intonation errors, register breaks, vocal strain, etc.) through auditory and visual observation, and to develop specific exercise-based solutions for these issues. |
| LO03 | To design appropriate warm-up and technical routines for all age groups from beginner to advanced levels, and to create personalized lesson plans based on individual student needs. |
| LO04 | To distinguish vocal styles ranging from the Baroque era to contemporary techniques and to effectively teach the technical requirements of these styles (ornamentation, diction, phrasing). |
| LO05 | To recognize pathologies and factors that threaten vocal health, and to guide students on vocal hygiene while teaching the preventative techniques necessary for a sustainable performance career. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to review universal values with the knowledge acquired in their field of study. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the musical and technical ability to interpret national and international works of literature on the stage through Opera singing techniques and methods. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops the ability to use the skill of acting and the skill of acting, which develops as a result of the technical knowledge gained in the field, and the ability to apply it on the stage. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to provide all kinds of national and international singing literature documents, equipments, resources and archive related to his field. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to individually maintain the process of practicing on works which he is responsible for. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | As a person of art, he gains the ability to establish connections by associating knowledge and skills in accordance with professional ethical rules with other fields of art. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to present information about the art of opera singing to different audiences of the society. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | As well as professional development, improves himself in scientific, cultural and sporting areas for personal development. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Constantly improves himself as a man of art, and follows the current activities related to his art closely. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates and performs the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the sensitivity of being an artist who is aware of the responsibilities towards his nation, himself and humanity. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He gains the habit of having artistic and professional ethics and discipline along with his stage artist qualifications. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | As well as having a sense of social responsibility, owns communication and social skills requried by performing arts. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Besides singing technique, controls his body successfully thanks to the abilities acquired through dance, stage and fencing disciplines. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to use voice mechanism accurately and efficiently on the stage, to ensure breath coordination and to protect voice health. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to use his natural mechanism on the stage as an instrument by improving his coordination abilities and by recognizing and analyzing his own body, emotions, and thoughts. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has the ability of focusing on the scene, using his imagination and observation skills, the ability to have a reflex and to use the memory of the musical scene. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to create the character in different types of music on the stage, to dominate the work, to sing together, to feel the partner. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy: Historical Process and Fundamental Concepts. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The Anatomy of the Voice: The structure of the larynx (voice box), its cartilage, and muscles. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Respiratory Mechanism: The concept of diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and appoggio. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Phonation: The working principle of the vocal cords and Bernoulli's principle. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Resonance and Acoustics: The shaping of sound, vocal tracts and formurs. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Register (Voice Recording) Theory: Chest voice, head voice, and passages (passaggio). | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Articulation and Diction: Vowel formation and the effect of tongue/jaw position on speech. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Vocal Health and Hygiene: Methods of protecting the vocal cords and pathologies (nodules, polyps, etc.). | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Mid-Term Exam | Individual preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 10 | Initial Lesson Analysis: Techniques for determining student voice tone and level. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Warm-up Exercises: Establish physical and vocal warm-up routines. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Breathing Exercises and Practical Activities. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Intonation Problems and Solutions. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Agility and Flexibility Exercises: Introduction to Coloratura techniques. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Year-End Repertoire Selection: Criteria for determining suitable pieces for the student. 1 | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Year-End Repertoire Selection: Criteria for determining suitable pieces for the student. 2 | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Period Analysis and General Review | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 18 | Baroque and Classical Periods: Teaching style knowledge and ornamentation. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 19 | The Romantic Period and Bel Canto: Legato technique and dramatic expression. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 20 | Modern and Contemporary Techniques: Extended vocal techniques. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 21 | Vocal Pedagogy in Different Languages: Phonetic Foundations of Italian, German, and French. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 22 | Children's and Adolescent Voices: Mutation (voice change) period and things to watch out for. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 23 | Special Approaches for Female Voices (Soprano, Mezzo, Alto). | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 24 | Special Approaches for Male Voices (Tenor, Baritone, Bass). | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 25 | The Aging Voice: Advanced vocal training and coping with muscle loss. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 26 | Masterclass Simulation I: Peer evaluation and feedback. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 27 | Masterclass Simulation II: Methodology for diagnosing and treating problematic voices. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 28 | Stage Psychology: Techniques for coping with performance anxiety. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 29 | Technology and Singing: The use of spectrograms and digital voice analysis tools. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Benzetim, Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 30 | Singing Studio Management: Curriculum development, work ethics, and student motivation. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 31 | General Review and Case Analyses. | Individual preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 32 | Final Project: Presentation of a one-year development plan for a selected "fictitious student". | Individual preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 30 | 2 | 60 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 63 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,52 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||