Music Applications

2nd Term 2011

Why do you have to take this class?

• It is required for graduation to have ½ credit of a Fine Arts

• It can be fun!

• It’s on your schedule……

When do you listen to music?

• At home

• In the car

• Concerts

• Ball games

• In television and movies

• Doing homework

• Others?

Define Music

Music is sound and silence as it travels through time and space.

Important Information

Enterprise High School

Music Applications

Syllabus

Ms. Dayna Walker

dwalker@enterpriseschools.net

334-475-4920

Course Description: Music Applications provides students with a basic knowledge about music-styles, forms and vocabulary. This course will also teach students to listen perceptively to music and increase the students’ appreciation of more types of music. Students will have hands on experience with various instruments.

Text: Music! It’s Role and Importance in Our Lives by Charles Fowler

Course EvaluationCourse Evaluation

• Unit Tests/Proficiency 40%

• Presentation/Project 20%

• Class Work/participation 40%

Evaluation continued

• Tests will be given on each unit, usually about once a week.

• Study Guides will be given to you on every topic and are intended to help you prepare for the information you will cover through the week. You will be required to define some terms, fill in some blanks and discuss some things.

• Exams will only cover the material preceding the test.

• Participation should be done in a positive, non-disruptive manner.

Presentation/Project Information

• All information is on my webpage on the school website

• Students will select a musical topic.  They may select a group, a time period, a genre and important person or anything related to music.  Topics must be determined on a first-come first served basis prior to September 6.  No two students may do their projects on the same topic. There will be a "sign up" sheet posted at a later date.

• Students will be graded on the following:• Content--Each presentation should have a true introduction that explains what the audience can expect to

hear/see during the next few minutes.   Students should explain 3 points concerning their topic.  • Creativity--this includes use of color, number of slides.  Power point presentations are required unless the

student decides to use some other type of venue approved by me.  This project should reflect the personality of the presenter and offer unique ways to present information.

• Pictures--Students are required to have at least 10 still photos or a combination of photos and videos.  (If using a video, you must have at least 5 still photos).

• Listening Examples:  Students should have at least one listening example• Presentation to the class:  Students are required to present their power point or other type project to the

class.  Presentations under 4 minutes or over 7 will be penalized.  Ideally the presentation should be 5 minutes in length.  Students should select a method for presentation of which they are most comfortable.  I suggest that they do not read large amounts of information to the class.

•Creativity--this includes use of color, number of slides.  Power point presentations are required unless the student decides to use some other type of venue approved by me.  This project should reflect the personality of the presenter and offer unique ways to present information.•Pictures--Students are required to have at least 10 still photos or a combination of photos and videos.  (If using a video, you must have at least 5 still photos).•Listening Examples:  Students should have at least one listening example•Presentation to the class:  Students are required to present their power point or other type project to the class.  Presentations under 4 minutes or over 7 will be penalized.  Ideally the presentation should be 5 minutes in length.  Students should select a method for presentation of which they are most comfortable.  I suggest that they do not read large amounts of information to the class.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism is literary theft. Failure to cite the author of any language or of any ideas which are not your own is plagiarism. This includes any text you might paraphrase as well. Penalties will result upon the submission of any plagiarized work. It is easy and simple to properly cite all sources. Take no risks—cite your sources. 

Today’s Homework

Have parent/guardian send contact information to Ms. Walker…..