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MUSI-1306-001 Music Appreciation
Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Â Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Each student is expected to have his/her own digital code for Connect Master: Maestro For Music Appreciation McGRAW-HILLISBN 126585839X This is a custom package created for this class. Access includes eBook with Connect.
Students should have this code on the first day of class to complete work required to avoid an Administrative Drop (https://www.actx.edu/registrar/withdraw-limitation-policy-sb-1231).
The code is available to purchase at the Amarillo College bookstore: https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/
NAXOS Music Library
Each student is expected to have reliable access to the NAXOS online recordings library, access to which is provided through the Amarillo College Library. To enter the database through the Amarillo College Library website, go to https://www.actx.edu/library/music (DO NOT use Internet Explorer) and then enter your AC credentials.
Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.)
The purpose of the Creative Arts component in the core curriculum is to provide the student the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the arts through an analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. This will involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art.
Critical Thinking: To include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
Communication Skills: To include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
Teamwork: To include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
Social Responsibility: To include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Identify musical works and elements in a variety of styles.
Analyze the elements and structures of music using appropriate terminology.
Critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on music.
Articulate the significance of music as an art form within historical, cultural and social contexts.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Online communication is should always be curteous in tone. Profanity and/or targeted negative personal comments will not be tolerated. Attendance of two live concert events, at the student's scheduling convenience, during the semester is required.
Grades will be weighted as follows:
Assignments (Connect assignments, playlists, student projects, discussions) = 40%
Quizzes (module quizzes, comprehensive final) = 30%
Listening Journals = 15%
Concert Reviews* = 15%
* attendance of two live concert events, at the student's scheduling convenience, during the semester is required to complete concert reaction papers
Grade scale is as follows:
All assignments are available and open for students to complete from the first day of class and for a time period of no less than four days to allow ample time for submission of materials. Students are accountable for planning their time wisely and submitting work well before deadlines to avoid last-minute technical or human complications. Working ahead is encouraged.
Students are expected to spend approximately 3-5 hours per day (8-week and summer terms) or 1-2 hours per day (15/16-week semester) logged into the course. The entire course, including tests, takes place on the web, although attendance of two live concert events, at the student's scheduling convenience, during the semester is required to complete concert reaction papers.
Module | Days to Complete in 8 week class | Assignments |
Module I- Historical Perspective, Music Fundamentals Intro & Reading a Concert Program | 7 | M01 Syllabus Quiz Connect Orientation Adaptive Learning Assignment Orientation Naxos Quiz MI Historical Overview and Select Composers Through the Ages Fundamentals and Elements of Music M1 Music Fundamentals Pre-Assessment Zander Video and Discussion Concert Review Papers (Due in Modules V and VII) Why you NEED to see Classical Music LIVE! Reading a Program Book Quiz |
Module II- Exploring Sound / Solo Works & Chamber Music Music at Public Concerts | 7 | MII Adaptive Learning: Elements of SOUND MII Exploring Pitch MII Exploring Timbre/Tone Color MII Student Project: Sound MII BRITTEN-The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra MII Elements of SOUND: Critical Listening MII Elements of SOUND Quiz MII Focus on Solo Works and Chamber Music MII Solo Works and Chamber Music Listening Guides MII Solo Works and Chamber Music Quiz Module 2 Listening Journal - Sound |
Module III- Exploring Harmony / Concertos & Symphonies | 7 | MIII Adaptive Learning: Elements of HARMONY MIII Student Project: Chords MIII Elements of Harmony Quiz MIII Focus on Concertos and Symphonies MIII Concertos and Symphonies Listening Guides MIII Concertos and Symphonies Quiz MIII Student Project: Concerto Grosso and Solo Concerto Comp Module 3 Listening Journal - Harmony |
Module IV- Exploring Melody / Sacred Music & Spirituality | 7 | MIV Adaptive Learning: Elements of MELODY MIV Student Project - Melody MIV Elements of MELODY Quiz MIV Focus on Music and Spirituality MIV Music and Spirituality Listening Guides Module 4 Listening Journal - Melody |
Module V Exploring Rhythm / Jazz & Popular Music | 7 | Concert Reaction #1 MV Adaptive Learning: Elements of RHYTHM MV Student Project: Rhythm MV Elements of Rhythm Quiz MV Focus on Jazz and Popular Music MV Jazz and Popular Styles Listening Guides MV Jazz and Popular Styles Quiz Module 5 Listening Journal - Rhythm |
Module VI - Exploring Growth / Music & Storytelling | 7 | MVI Adaptive Learning: Elements of GROWTH MVI Student Project: Listening for Form MVI Focus on Music and Storytelling MVI Music and Storytelling Playlist I MVI Music and Storytelling Playlist II MVI Music and Storytelling Playlist III MVI Music and Storytelling Quiz Module 6 Listening Journal - Growth |
Module VII- Putting SHMRG Together / Music & Patriotism / World Music | 7 | Concert Review #2 MVII Focus on Nationalism, Music and Politics, Music and Identity MVII Nationalism, Music and Politics, Music and Identity Playlist MVII Nationalism, Music and Politics, Music and Identity Quiz MVII Focus on World Music MVII World Music Playlist VII World Music Quiz Module 7 Listening Journal - SHMRG |
Module VIII- Relating Music / Course Retrospective | 5 | MVIII Course Retrospective: Reflecting on Personal Tastes How Contemporary Favorites Relate to Music From the Past MVIII Music Fundamentals Final Assessment |
After a student has enrolled and the class has started, comments and questions about assignments, due dates, etc. relating to the course should be directed to the instructor through the Messages tab within the online course. Please reserve emailing the instructor outside of the course for emergencies.
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