Supplementary Information for Experimental Topic Courses 100
Originated by:
G. Murai and S. Austin
Date:
Discipline:
Course Outline Information:
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Department & Alpha Numeric
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Course Title:
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Title V Credit Status:
MUSIC
100
4/22/13
MUSIC
K
Number of Weeks:
18
Jazz and Popular Piano: Basic Harmony
X CCC Degree credit (Elective only)
Non-degree credit
Non-credit
GE Breadth Requirements (P.E. Activity courses only)
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Hrs per term:
Units: 2
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6.
Lecture:
36
Lab:
Open Entry/Open Exit:
18
Yes
Hrs by Arrange:
No X
18
Activity:
Material Fee:
Brief Course Description
This course provides group instruction in playing the blues, rock, and jazz piano styles with emphasis on
improving literacy in reading chords as well as creating an appropriate harmony for a given melody.
7. Course Content: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
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20
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50
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Keyboard orientation: body/hand positions, fingering, and key names for the piano
Identification of music notation, rhythm meters and patterns
Technique and theory for playing various music styles
Repertoire development that demonstrates knowledge of jazz harmony
8. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, demonstration and rehearsal, collaborative learning, problem solving and presentation.
9. Instructional Materials: (Include required texts, editions, publishers, dates and supplementary materials)
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
The Jazz Piano Book
Mark Levine
Sher Music
2005
10. Methods of Evaluating Student Performance: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
40
40
20
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Individual and group skill evaluation
Quizzes and test song playing
Demonstration in class recital and in-class playing of song pieces
11. Grading Policy (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Pass / No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
12. Transfer Information:
CSU transfer: Elective only
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
Variable Topic Course-Level
Student Learning Outcomes with Assessment Methods and Criteria
Department/Course Number:
MUSIC 100E
Date: 4/22/2013
Course Title: Jazz and Popular Piano: Basic Harmony
Does this course satisfy the GE requirement Area H. Physical Education Activity?
Intended Outcome
1. Students will demonstrate
their ability to creatively
voice chords in assigned
piano arrangements.
Assessment Method
Students will perform their
arrangements for the class.
Assessment Criteria
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5.
You may have more (or fewer) than five outcomes. Attach separate pages as needed.
Form Revised 10/08
X No
Working with a rubric, the instructor will
score at least 75% of students an 80% on
artful demonstration of appropriate jazz
voicings.
2.
Please print this page out as a separate form
Yes
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Maximum Class Size:
College Vice-President Signature:
(Signature must be received before the course approval process begins)
Date:
For Administrative Purposes Only:
This course can be offered:
Semester/Year
This course should be published in: (Check one and note Fiscal Year/Year)
Summer/Fall Catalog
Spring Catalog Addendum
Fiscal Year
Year
Credit Degree Applicable (DA)
Credit Non-Degree (NDA)
(If Non-Credit desired, contact Dean)
Credit
X
CSU
Transfer to:
Repeatability
UC
IGETC
Dept. Code/Name:
0
1
2
3
Not applicable
T.O.P. Code:
Yes
ESL Class:
X
X
No
Class Code
A Liberal Arts & Sciences
B Developmental Preparatory
C Adult/Secondary Basic Education
D Personal Development/Survival
E For Substantially Handicapped
F Parenting/Family Support
G Community/Civic Development
H General and Cultural
I Career Technical Education
Course-Program-Status
Program Applicable
Program Name:
Stand-alone
DSPS:
Yes
Crossover course 1/ 2:
No
Coop Work Experience:
SAM Code
A Apprenticeship
B Advanced Occupational
C Clearly Occupational
D Possibly Occupational
E* Non-Occupational
F Transfer, Non-Occupational
*Additional criteria needed
1 One level below transfer
2 Two levels below transfer
3 Three levels below transfer
3+ Four levels below transfer
Yes
Remediation Level
ES Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills
P Pre-collegiate Basic Skills
B Basic Skills
NBS Not Basic Skills
XB09- Work Based Learning Activities:
W = Section includes Work-BasedLearning-Activities.
N = Section does not include Work-BasedLearning-Activities.
X = Unknown
State Approved
Not-State Approved
SIGNATURES
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Faculty originator:
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Library Services:
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Department Chair:
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DIC Chair:
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Division Dean:
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CIC Chair:
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Sr. Dean of Instruction:
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Distribution:
Instruction Office (original), Articulation Office, Admissions and Records Office, Faculty Originator,
Department Chair, and Division Office
Form Revised 10/08; 06/11
No