Course

20805227 Music Appreciation
Course Information
Description
Through an examination of select contemporary musical styles and a survey of the development of Western art music, students will learn how to actively listen to music and identify salient traits. Students will explore musical meaning, musical reception, and musical aesthetics as they apply to different cultures and different time periods. Attendance at two live musical performances outside the classroom is required.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Apply fundamental terminology of music theory
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Report, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you contribute (speak or write) original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you listen to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you apply musical terminology correctly
    live performance reports fulfill a clear purpose
    live performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance reports follow prescribed format
    live performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    report addresses a minimum of two live performance experiences

  2. Evaluate the intersection of music and society throughout history
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Report, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you contribute (speak or write) original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you listen to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you apply musical terminology correctly
    live performance reports fulfill a clear purpose
    live performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance reports follow prescribed format
    live performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    report addresses a minimum of two live performance experiences

  3. Compare musical genres in Western art music
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you contribute (speak or write) original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you listen to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you apply musical terminology correctly
    writing follows prescribed format

  4. Evaluate the role of the composer in the history of Western art music
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you contribute (speak or write) original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you listen to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you apply musical terminology correctly
    writing follows prescribed format

  5. Compare the various roles people play in the creation of music
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Report, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you contribute (speak or write) original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you listen to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you apply musical terminology correctly
    writing follows a prescribed format
    live performance reports fulfill a clear purpose
    live performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance reports follow prescribed format
    live performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    report addresses a minimum of two live performance experiences

  6. Analyze the fundamental elements of music through active listening

  7. Identify stylistic characteristics of major historical periods in Western art music
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    writing follows prescribed format

  8. Examine the relationship between musical aesthetics and cultural values across historical eras
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    writing follows prescribed format

  9. Evaluate the ways audiences interpret and respond to music in different social and historical contexts
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    writing follows prescribed format

This Outline is under development.