TURKISH MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Department Introduction

The Turkish Music Department includes the Turkish Music Main Art and Voice Training Main Art branches. Providing high-quality education at the international level is one of the department's and our main art branches' goals.

Our students can choose courses in line with their field of study from the elective courses group, and in addition, they can select courses from other disciplines based on their interests and abilities. Our students in the main art branches can specialize in solo performance, chamber music, orchestra/group performance, and music education.

The educational qualifications of the main art branch within the state conservatory have been defined based on the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ). The design of programs within the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts is carried out in alignment with the objectives and learning outcomes of the teaching programs. The Bologna ECTS Information Package aims to maintain high occupancy rates. The learning outcomes and program outcomes are aligned, and the opinions of internal and external stakeholders are considered when determining elective courses. The Faculty of Music and Performing Arts has defined processes for program design and approval. The program's goals and learning outcomes (gains) have been created, their alignment with TYYÇ has been stated, and they have been publicly announced. The institution’s mission and vision are considered when determining program qualifications. The contents of all programs in the department and course information packages are prepared considering national core programs, if available, and criteria (e.g., accreditation criteria, etc.) if applicable. The expression of outcomes clearly indicates the expected cognitive, affective, and cyclical levels. The planning for how to track the achievement of the program outputs has been made, with a detailed description of the methods and processes for addressing shared outcomes within the institution. The structuring of learning outcomes and required teaching processes has department-specific principles and rules. The actions with which competencies can be acquired (competency-course-teaching method matrices) have been determined at the program level. The types of education (formal, blended, distance) through which competencies can be acquired, according to domain differences, are defined. The physical and technological needs of the programs are taken into consideration in the program design.

Mission & Vision

Mission:
Aiming to train knowledgeable, equipped, cultured, and confident individuals in education and teaching; adopting a project-based, application-oriented, and interdisciplinary research approach in scientific studies; maintaining sustainable relationships with stakeholders; blending knowledge, love, and respect with the historical and rich texture of our country and province; we aim to be a “quality-focused, innovative, and entrepreneurial Faculty of Music and Performing Arts.”

Vision:
With its young and dynamic human presence; its libertarian, innovative, and sustainable structure; with a management approach that values institutional culture and aims for quality-oriented development; through scientific research, education-teaching, science/art, and sporting activities; we aim to be the best conservatory in the region and become a strong scientific/art institution in our country and globally.

From the Department Head

Dear students,

The Turkish Music Department is a program primarily chosen by graduates from conservatories, art high schools, and general high schools, especially from the Fine Arts High Schools. The program aims to prepare students for Master's and Doctorate/Professional Qualifications programs.

Graduates of the Turkish Music Department can work as soloists, choir artists, and Turkish folk music specialists in institutions such as TRT (Radio and Television Corporation). They can also become program producers, choir and voice artists in the Ministry of Culture’s polyphonic choirs, and academic professionals in universities. With the condition of obtaining a Pedagogical Formation certificate, they can also become teachers. Graduates can also be employed as trainers in public education centers, or as artists, trainers, and managers in municipal conservatories.

Along with receiving quality education, a department and educational process full of numerous scientific and artistic events, high-quality research, and production await you. You will contribute to the national and world culture while ensuring a career without employment issues and gaining a network.

Prof. Dr. Emel Funda Türkmen
Head of the Turkish Music Department

Committees and Coordinatorships

Bologna, AKTS/ECTS Coordinator
http://ebs.comu.edu.tr

Name
Role

• Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARAKAYA – Head of the Turkish Music Department

Erasmus Exchange Program

• Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARAKAYA – Head of the Turkish Music Department

Farabi Program

• Öğr. Gör. Sedat ÇILGIN – Head of the Turkish Music Department

Mevlana Program

• Doç. Dr. Merve Eken KÜÇÜKAKSOY – Head of the Turkish Music Department

Student Life, Career, and Alumni Relations Coordinator

• Öğr. Gör. Sedat ÇILGIN – Coordinator of Student Life, Career, and Alumni Relations

Student Clubs

• Öğr. Gör. Sedat ÇILGIN – Turkish Music Department Representative

Department Academic Incentive Committee

• Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARAKAYA – Chair
• Doç. Dr. Merve Eken KÜÇÜKAKSOY – Member
• Öğr. Gör. Sedat ÇILGIN – Member

Department Advisory Board

• Institution:
  • Position:
  • Name:
• Çanakkale Youth and Sports Directorate
  • Director: Ömer KALKAN
• Çanakkale Culture and Tourism Directorate
  • Director: Murat YILMAZ
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • General Secretary: Sema SANDAL
• Music and Performing Arts Development Association
  • President: Erol KÜÇÜKAKSOY
• Fine Arts Association
  • President: Mustafa Kemal ALTINSOY

External Stakeholders

• Çanakkale Governorate
• Çanakkale Municipality
• Çanakkale Youth and Sports Directorate
• Çanakkale Culture and Tourism Directorate
• Çanakkale Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Music and Performing Arts Development Association
• Fine Arts Association

Academic Staff

Music Department
Turkish Music Main Art Branch

• Prof. Dr. Oğuz KARAKAYA – o.karakayacomu.edu.tr
• Doç. Dr. Merve Eken KÜÇÜKAKSOY – fm.kucukaksoycomu.edu.tr
• Öğr. Gör. Sedat ÇILGIN – sedatclgncomu.edu.tr