The information and program qualifications related to the Turkish Folk Dances Bachelor of Arts Program, under the Department of Turkish Folk Dances of the Turkish Music State Conservatory, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
In addition to being a part of the cultural identity, Turkish Folk Dances significant national and international attention as a performance art and thus requires artistic applications
at World standards. The vision of the program is to provide artistic and scientific knowledge that will enable the formation of a perspective to integrate the cultural values it presents
with the World by way of technological opportunities at the modern performance arts level.
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Active Student Count
Program Profile
Because Turkish folk dances are an integral part of cultural identity, they are evaluated and taught in conjunction with the cultural elements that inspire and represent them. At the same time, as a performance discipline, they encompass a comprehensive body of content within the framework of the performing arts.
In this context, the Department of Turkish Folk Dances aims to educate students who possess both theoretical and practical skills, have acquired a systematic approach to scientific and artistic thought, and are open to further development.
Registration Requirements
Program Learning Environments
As the Department of Turkish Folk Dance at the Istanbul Technical University State Conservatory of Turkish Music, we provide curriculum-based instruction not only in traditional classrooms but also in numerous dance studios, and we further support education through various workshops organized throughout the year.
Given the nature of the field, we also provide opportunities for students to conduct research in a wide range of areas as part of their graduation projects.
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English Proficiency
The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans, Prerequisites and Course Equivalence
Course Information
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
To provide fundamental knowledge about mostly local and international dance techniques, theories and dance cultures of the world and comparison with the modern and formal concept. The students are able to apply their knowledge into international dance platforms.
Measurement and Evaluation
Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation.
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Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Arts Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Our graduates can work at relevant ministries, state choirs, public education centers and government institutions such as TRT in addition to private dance groups as dancers, researchers, choreographers and trainers, they can also work as academic staff at relevant departments of universities.
Number of Graduates
Turkish Folk Dances Bachelor of Arts Program Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 To know different dance characters in folk dances area.
P.O.2 To know basic dance teaching techniques in folk dances area.
P.O.3 To be able to create teaching and practice techniques in folk dances area.
P.O.4 To be able to make movement, rhythm and music analyses.
P.O.5 To know folk culture products (music, instrument, rhythm, clothes, folkway, belief, etc..) that are unseparable part of folk dances and to make traditional performances with these abilities and knowledge.
P.O.6 To know folk culture products (music, instrument, rhythm, clothes, folkway, belief, etc..) that are unseparable part of folk dances and to make traditional performances with these abilities and knowledge for representation at an international area.
P.O.7 To recognize techniques which are used in performing arts and to able to use these in folk dances area.
P.O.8 To achieve scientific and artistic thought systematic.
Turkish Qualifications Database
The qualification has not yet been incorporated into the TYÇ.
Quality and Accreditation Officer
Head of Department
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