EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POV3439 Basic Sound Design Spring 2 2 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKHAN DENEÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course examines the principles, the role and the aesthetic values of the sound production in moving image. Students are introduced to the stages of audio production & post-production and provided with the basic knowledge of audio software.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. To gain a critical understanding of, and hands-on experience with the equipment and practices of sound recording and editing techniques and design.
2. To develop practical and creative approaches to recording, creating, editing and manipulating audio.
3. To discuss the recent aesthetic and social contexts of expressing aural information and designing sound.

Course Content

This subject requires all students to have regular access to a software of digital audio workstation (DAW). The recommended DAW for Mac and Windows users is Ableton Live Intro, version 8 or better. Any other DAWs may also be used, though only limited support and instruction will be provided. You must consult with the instructor before using any other software.
All students are expected to have regular access to a computer (regardless of the type of the operating system) with an internet connection, be able to listen to sounds on this computer (with or without headphones), and regularly check their personal e-mail account and the course website/blog. Course announcements and comments on submitted work will always be distributed directly via e-mail.
There are no lecture notes that contain any related course information and classes will be held aurally, encouraing student participation to in-class discussions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to class, Introduction to Physics of Sound Sound Indoors vs. Outdoors, Hearing of Humankind and Properties of the Ear * FEAST OF SACRIFICE - NO CLASS MEETING Microphones and Recording Techniques Ambience and Field Recordings Introduction to Ableton Live Levels of Listening, Basic Ableton Live Features Sound Mapping with Visuals #1 Automation and Warping in Ableton Live Sound Mapping with Visuals #2 Introduction to MIDI Composing Music Final Projects Evaluation #1 Final Projects Evaluation #2

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Various papers, articles, and book chapters and also audio-visual material will be assigned to read/watch/listen.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 25
Application 5 % 45
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3