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Code: MUS001
Title: Spicks and Specks
Pre-requisites: None
Coordinator: Ms Sue Lonsdale Music follows us wherever we go, in our shops, homes, cars and phones but how much do you know about it? You may know what you like and don't like, but why do you like it? (or not?) This unit explores how the same bits and pieces of sound can go together to make your favourite song, that annoying tv commercial or that song your mum used to sing to you when you were little. We pull apart all of the elements that combine to make music and reconstruct them in new and surprising ways. Topics - Seven elements of music
- Basic skills in Guitar, Voice and Keyboard
- Rehearsal and Performance skills
- Characteristics of style, form and
- Rhythmic patterns
AssessmentStudents will complete four pieces of assessment over the semester: - A Guitar/Drum Practical task (Mid Term 2)
- An Oral Presentation (Early Term 2)
- A Research Task (End Term 1 /3) Download
- A Written Exam (End Term 2
At completion students should know - The seven elements of music (Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, Timbre, Structure and Dynamics) and suitable vocabulary to discuss these
- Basic skills in Guitar, Voice and Keyboard
- Rehearsal and performance skills
- Identify characteristics of style, form and genre
At completion students should be able to - Identify, describe and discuss the seven elements of music as they are used in a variety of musical styles
- Perform simple songs using voice, keyboard and guitar
- Rehearse and participate effectively in a group to perform music and to create new music.
Literacy elements- Develop a sense of pattern within rhytms
- Creating and reflecting on written and oral
- Develop ability to lissten, view and explore expressive forms through text
Integrated technology- Music softward programs e.g. Finale 2005
- Internet
- Soundscape and PowerPoint
- Dvd
Assignment guidelinesPlease refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references. Assessment Research Assignment Task Resources1 x music exercise book (containing lines for writing and manuscript) Related Links |
