MUSI 117 Music 1

MUSI 117 is an introduction to music at the college of southern Idaho. Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will encounter strategies to get involved with a creative community; create and share music centered projects and performances; and understand the theoretical, historical and cultural contexts of music. It provides a foundation towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates Degree, and is also a great option for lifelong musicians seeking personal growth or enrichment. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the degree. Degree-seeking students should consider a section of MUSI 117 at the beginning of their course of study, or as a program elective. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

3

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes

N/A

MUSI 117Music 1

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

3

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

N/A

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

MUSI 117 is an introduction to music at the college of southern Idaho. Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will encounter strategies to get involved with a creative community; create and share music centered projects and performances; and understand the theoretical, historical and cultural contexts of music. It provides a foundation towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates Degree, and is also a great option for lifelong musicians seeking personal growth or enrichment. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the degree. Degree-seeking students should consider a section of MUSI 117 at the beginning of their course of study, or as a program elective. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Theory: Identify, define, or memorize theoretical concepts relevant to a particular artistic discipline.
  • Technique & Practice: Demonstrate understanding of basic techniques or artistic practices common to a particular discipline through repetition, copying models, Imitation, or replication of ideas.
  • Media Skills: Define lines of inquiry necessary to understanding the techniques involved in producing high-quality media.
  • Pedagogy: Observe, discuss or demonstrate awareness of pedagogical methods common to an artistic discipline.
  • Collaboration & Community Engagement: Constructively participate in collaborative or community-centered activities.
  • History & Cultural context: Understand, highlight or reflect on historical or cultural artistic contexts.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

See individual section descriptions for topic details.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

N/A

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will be assessed on their capacity to:

  1. Identify, define or memorize theoretical concepts relevant to a particular artistic discipline.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of basic techniques or artistic practices common to a particular discipline through repetition, copying models, Imitation or replication of ideas.
  3. Define lines of inquiry necessary to understanding the techniques involved in producing high-quality media. 
  4. Observe, discuss or demonstrate awareness of pedagogical methods common to an artistic discipline.
  5. Constructively participate in collaborative or community-centered activities.
  6. Understand, highlight or reflect on historical or cultural artistic contexts. 

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

N/A