Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Intelligence and Music Production in Research on Religious Music
Course Code: İST522
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

The objective is to introduce the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and its applications in music production; to enable students to generate audio samples—using tools such as Suno, Eita, and similar platforms—based on text and musical prompts, to refine the production process incrementally, and to evaluate the resulting outputs in the context of religious music (mûsiki) regarding its text, *makam* (melodic mode), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), prosody, and performance characteristics; and to foster an understanding of the possibilities, limitations, and ethical dimensions that these tools offer for educational and creative endeavors.

Course Content

The concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI are explored, alongside the underlying logic of how AI functions in music production and the role of human guidance. Music generation tools—such as Suno, Eita, and others—are examined through practical application, covering their interfaces, fundamental usage steps, and available production options. Exercises include prompt engineering, lyric preparation, specifying vocal and instrumental preferences, defining musical structure, generating alternative samples, and refining results through comparison. The generated samples are evaluated based on criteria such as pronunciation, prosody, melodic coherence, *makam* (melodic mode), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), and alignment with the stylistic conventions of religious music. Furthermore, topics such as copyright, consent regarding the use of voice, the disclosure of AI-generated content, and academic integrity are discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative artificial intelligence.
2.Executes the basic usage steps for tools such as Suno, Eita, and similar applications.
3.Articulates musical goals through prompts that encompass choices regarding lyrics, vocals, instrumentation, tempo, and structure.
4.Evaluates the produced examples in terms of pronunciation, prosody, *makam* (melodic mode), *usul* (rhythmic cycle), and musical integrity.
5.Improves the production process by conducting comparative trials and explains the limitations of the tools used.
6.Prepares and presents a project that documents the use of artificial intelligence and human contribution, in accordance with ethical principles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Say, Cem. *Artificial Intelligence in 50 Questions*. Bilim ve Gelecek Kitaplığı. Yüceland, Emre. “The Pedagogical Potential of AI-Based Music Production Tools in Music Education: A Conceptual Review.” *Journal of Human and Social Science Researches* 15/2 (2026): 1699–1720. Gündoğdu, Burak, and Serkan Okcu. “The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Music and the Music Industry.” *Konservatoryum* 11/2 (2024): 545–558. Yüner, Hüseyin. “Religious Music Education Supported by Music Technologies: The Experience of Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Theology.” *Journal of the Faculty of Theology at Bozok University* 29 (2026): 183–208
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to artificial intelligence: Core concepts, areas of application, and its relationship with music; the role of the human in the creative process.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Machine learning and generative artificial intelligence: An explanation of the concepts of data, model, learning, inference, and generation, without delving into technical details.
Week 3 - Theoretical
An overview of music production tools: interfaces, production workflows, and key options in tools such as Suno, Eita, and similar platforms.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prompt writing in music production: The clear expression of preferences regarding genre, atmosphere, tempo, vocals, instrumentation, and structure.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparing lyrics and adapting text for production: considerations regarding meaning, syllable count, stress, repetition, stanza and chorus structure; selecting original text or text with appropriate usage rights.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Basic production workflows with Suno: generating samples using text and musical prompts; listening to alternatives and making selections.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic production tasks with Eita: executing production using the options provided by the current version; examining the relationship between instructions and outputs.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Guiding the choice of vocals and instruments: Requirements regarding solo and ensemble singing, vocal character, instrumental timbre, and the density of accompaniment.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Attempts at composing religious music: short examples in the style of *ilahis* (hymns); focusing on text, expression, simplicity, and musical coherence.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Guidance on *makam* (melodic mode) and *usul* (rhythmic cycle): Specifying the *makam* and *usul* in requests; verifying the output generated by the tool from both theoretical and aural perspectives.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pronunciation and prosody assessment: Word stress, syllable segmentation, lengthening, and the relationships between meaning and melodic phrasing.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Developing production and comparing tools: Moving from initial output to the final product; reproducing and refining based on usable features.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethics, copyright, and use in education: Usage rights for lyrics and recordings, vocal imitation, performer consent, disclosure of production, and the development of course materials.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation of term projects: Purpose of creation, prompts used, alternatives, revisions, and a critical evaluation of the outcome.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145070
Assignment142028
Quiz114014
Midterm Examination114014
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
5
5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026