MU-101 Introduction to Music

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Course No. and title: MU101: Introduction to Music
Campus: National	Initiator: Michael Müller	Date: 09/29/2021
Course description: A practical (applied) music course that provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of music as well as basic skills in note reading and instrumental performance

COURSE HOURS/CREDITS:

	Hours per Week		No. of Weeks			Total Hours			Semester Credits
Lecture	3	x	16		x	48/16		=	3
Laboratory	0	x	16		x	0/48		=	0
Laboratory/Lab	0	x	16		x	0/48		=	0
Workshop	0	x	16		x	0/48		=	0
				Total Semester			Credits		3

PURPOSE OF COURSE:

[ ] Degree requirement

[X] Degree elective

[ ] Certificate

[ ] Other: Developmental

PREREQUISITES: none

PSLOs OF OTHER PROGRAMS THIS COURSE MEETS:

PSLO#	Program
N/A	N/A

CAC Chair signatures:__________ Date recommended:___________

VPIA signature::_____________ Date approved:____________

INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

[X]	1. Effective oral communication: capacity to deliver prepared, purposeful presentations designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners’ attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.
[ ]	2. Effective written communication: development and expression of ideas in writing through work in many genres and styles, utilizing different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images through iterative experiences across the curriculum.
[X]	3. Critical thinking: a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
[X]	4. Problem solving: capacity to design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
[X]	5. Intercultural knowledge and competence: a set of cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills and characteristics that support effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.
[X]	6. Information literacy: the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand.
[X]	7. Foundations and skills for life-long learning: purposeful learning activity, undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills, and competence.
[X]	8. Quantitative Reasoning: ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts and everyday life situations; comprehends and can create sophisticated arguments supported by quantitative evidence and can clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats.

2. PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:

Enrich and deepen self-knowledge by exploring different academic experiences.
Articulate and understand their experiences through effective writing, reading, speaking, and various modes of artistic expression.
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and basic skills appropriate to their personal and professional goals in their chosen area of specialization

3. COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (CSLOs) - (General):
The student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm and simple compositional forms.
Demonstrate the ability to use basic skills in operating a keyboard and other instruments for beginners if available such as harmonica, guitar, ukulele, and recorder.
Increase and broaden knowledge and appreciation of music with exposure to a variety of styles and musicians.
Perform appropriately in public with self-confidence through the creation of music, playing and/or singing in a concert performance.

4.COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (CSLOs)(Specific): The student will be able to:

CSLO (General) 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm and simple compositional forms.
Student Learning Outcomes (specific)	ISLO	PSLO	Assessment Strategies
1.1. Identify and define basic music elements including melody, harmony, rhythm, beat, sound, vibration, along with basic music theory of scales, major chords, etc.	3	1	Vocabulary quizzes; discussion Question and answer sessions as measured by a grading rubric
1.2 Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of music terms and symbols used in music notation.	6	1	Vocabulary and symbol quizzes Piano playing quizzes, judged with a performance rubric.
CSLO (General) 2: Demonstrate the ability to use basic skills in operating a keyboard and other instruments for beginners if available such as harmonica, guitar, ukulele, and recorder.
Student Learning Outcomes (specific)	ISLO	PSLO	Assessment Strategies
2.1. Sight-read notated music and play keyboard pieces	8	2	Solo and group piano demonstrations, assessed with a performance rubric; quizzes.
2.2. Demonstrate rhythm reading and techniques for playing a variety of small percussion instruments (when available)	8	2	Performance of rhythm exercises and counting, assessed with a performance rubric ; original music pieces; quizzes and homework
CSLO (General) 3:Increase and broaden appreciation of music with exposure to a variety of styles and musicians.
Student Learning Outcomes	ISLO	PSLO	Assessment Strategies
3.1 Recognize and identify the names of orchestral and/or style of a variety of composers	5	1	Written and verbal quizzes
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to listen to, recognize and discuss repertoire and/or style of a variety of composers	3	1	Group activities and discussions using a music vocabulary checklist
3.3 Demonstrate proper use of solfeg (syllable singing & hand signals) to augment singing practice and scale learning	7*	2	Small group practice sessions/ Individual performance activities as assessed by rubric.
CSLO (General) 4: Perform appropriately in public with self-confidence through the creation of music, playing and/or singing in a concert performance.
Student Learning Outcomes	ISLO	PSLO	Assessment Strategies
4.1 Compose an original piece of music for solo piano and/or voice (also possible on recorder, harmonica, guitar, etc.) with or without lyrics to record or perform for class	4	2	Class presentations of composition, assessed with rubric Written or recorded documents of original composition; Final project and final performance
4.2 Model or demonstrate appropriate performance practice and concert etiquette through participation in public recitals	1	3	Participation in organizing, rehearsing, and performing in a public class concert as assessed by a checklist; Final project and final performance

5.COURSE CONTENTS

Keyboard and ukulele performance techniques
Music terminology and music literacy
Music composers and various styles of music
Fundamentals of music
Performance etiquette

6. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

[X] Lecture [X] Cooperative learning groups

[ ] Laboratory [X] In-class exercise

[X] Audio visual [X ] Demonstrations

[X] Others: Class discussions, guided individual practice, listening activities, performance activities, homework assignments, reading or writing activities, creative music or composition projects, audio and/or video recording projects, music software

7. REQURIED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Lancaster, E.L. and Kenon D. Renfrow Piano 101. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred, 1999. (or most recent edition).

Ukulele (available at campus bookstores)

8. REFERENCE MATERIALS
None

9. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
Replacement of broken or damaged music equipment

10. EVALUATION
Summative evaluations will be based on quizzes, performance exams, class participation, and music concert. Performance exams will be scored using rubrics contained within the Learning Management System (LMS).

11.CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None

MU 101 Introduction to Music

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