GEP0304 Music Business and Turkish Music IndustryBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ARCHITECTUREGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
GEP0304 Music Business and Turkish Music Industry Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor CELAL ELDENİZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course serves the student who is wishing to increase their knowledge of the basic business practices of the Turkish Music industry and the student who is considering further study of the music business. The course utilizes guest speakers from the music and entertainment industry with respect to career development. The course has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the music business environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course attendants will be informed about: Main Actors of the Music Industry, Recording, Producing, Legal Issues, Packaging, Digital Music Industry. The course focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music industry.

Course Content

Music Business and Turkish Music Industry is an introduction to the basic concepts of the business practices related to the music industry and actors in Turkish Music Industry .

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Main Actors in the Music Business Text
2) Music & Musicians Text
3) Music Recording & Record Business Text
4) Production of Music Text
5) Legal Issues & Packaging Text
6) Personal Manager & Booking Agent Text
7) Music Organizations, Festivals & Concert Promoters. Text
8) Digital Music Industry Text
9) Midterm
10) Music Societies Text
11) Music Publishers Text
12) Music TVs & Radios & Magazine… Text
13) Music Education Text
14) Music Shops, Distribution & Instrument Repair, Design Text

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Mike King (2009) Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail. ISBN 978-0876390986

David Baskerville (2009) Music Business Handbook ISBN 978-1412976794

Shelly Field (2004) Career Opportunities In The Music Industry. ISBN 978-0816059966

Paul Allen (2011) Artist Management for the Music Business, Second Edition ISBN 978-0240815015

Mike King (2009) Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail. ISBN 978-0876390986

David Baskerville (2009) Music Business Handbook ISBN 978-1412976794

Shelly Field (2004) Career Opportunities In The Music Industry. ISBN 978-0816059966

Paul Allen (2011) Artist Management for the Music Business, Second Edition ISBN 978-0240815015

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Midterms 1 12 12
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.