Information Package / Course Catalogue
Music Technologies
Course Code: MÜZ523
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

1)To have a command of current music technologies. 2) To use technology effectively in music education. 3) To learn the phases of production in sound-recording technologies. 4) Recognize and effectively use digital sound recording equipment.

Course Content

Sound recording technologies are developing rapidly today. This has opened up new possibilities in contemporary music production. The integration of young generations into these new technologies is very important in terms of creating a music production area suitable for the age.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Devrim Demir YEŞİLPINAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the physical characteristics and acoustic properties of sound.
2.Gains an understanding of analog and digital audio technologies.
3.Can use analog and digital audio processing devices.
4.Master DAW programs.
5.Can use synthesizers and produce sound.
6.Can do mixing and mastering.
7.Can use audio technologies creatively.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Francis Rumsey, Tim Mccormic, (2005). Sound and Recording.
2.Ufuk Önen (2007). Sound Recording and Music Technologies.
3.Ufuk Önen, Teoman Pasinoğlu. (2020). Synthesizer Technologies and Programming.
4.Ayhan Zeren (2007). Physics of Music.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Structure and acoustic characteristics of sound.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure and acoustic characteristics of sound.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Operating principles of analog recording equipment.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Operating principles of digital recording equipment.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Analog synthesizer types and working principles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digital synthesizer types and working principles
Week 7 - Theoretical
Working principles and creative use of analog effect devices.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term/Working principles and creative use of digital effect devices.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Techniques of using DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) programs.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Techniques of using DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) programs.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mixing and Mastering techniques.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mixing and Mastering techniques and creative use of audio technologies.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Creative use of sound technologies.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final Exam/General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment120336
Project101010
Individual Work100330
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026