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Fall 2019
Apr 25, 2024 |
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| Composing, Arranging & Songwriting within a Global Network - 41879 - MUSL 1300 - OL1 |
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Associated Term: Fall 2019
Levels: Undergraduate, Undergraduate Second Degree, Undergraduate Third Degree, Licensure Only, Undergraduate Distance Learning Campus Lecture Schedule Type Web-Based Instructional Method Learning Objectives: Composing, Arranging & Songwriting within a Global Network MUSL 1300 OL CRN 42651 a GEC course (Twentieth Century Music) Can be used for one of two Arts & Humanities GEC credit requirements This is a collaborative online international learning course (COIL) with international partners, University of South Africa, Pretoria (UNISA) & Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Denmark. Become a part of this groundbreaking course as you interact and learn with our international partners in South Africa and Denmark for a virtual study abroad experience of a globally linked classroom. This course has a particular emphasis on cultural exchange and global citizenship. Students will use teleconference class time with international students. Some students will have the opportunity to travel to work with our international partners in Denmark and South Africa for an actual study abroad experience. A valid U.S. passport will be required for students selected to travel. This course provides students the opportunity to co-compose instrumental and vocal music, arrange for various small and large instrumental and vocal ensembles and, write lyrics with musicians from Denmark and South Africa. Students will learn composition, arranging and songwriting devices and techniques from a talented international faculty for a virtual study abroad experience. The core of the course is designed for online delivery, with designated course-related activities occurring in online classroom settings or on live and virtual performance stages. The class meets online weekly at a designated time or for special events, (e.g., online concerts, workshops) to interact with international students from our partner institutions. Designated course-related activities include master classes, workshops, performance combos and concerts. Student will utilize various technological venues (Internet, Blackboard, SKYPE, Google+ Hangout, YouTube, Teleconferencing, Social Media, New Media (content on digital devices), Podcasts and Email) facilitating access to course content and activities. Students will also use songwriting and notation software including Finale and Sibelius. Some aspects of the course will focus on music production for the purpose of completing projects with international partners. Students must be music majors. Non-music majors can only be admitted by permission of the instructor after a pre-requsite audition by playing an instrument or singing, and submitting a composition or song. Required Text: None. Course material to be specified by instructors. Required Materials: NO textbook required. INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO COURSE MATERIALS No textbook required. Course materials will be provided by instructor. Technical Requirements: Access to a computer, internet, Google + account and Gmail account. Students will use teleconference class time with international students. Students will use skype, google+ hangout and other technology for this course. View Catalog Entry
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