St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 6
Humanities & Fine Arts
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1.
Prepared by: Al Moore
Phone: 8-4257
Proposal Number:
Email: almoore
2.
Requesting Unit: Music
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: MUSM 100. Introduction to Musical Concepts
4.
New Course
5.
Will this course be flagged as a diversity course?
Already Designated as Diversity
6.
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
An introductory study of the language and basic concepts of music. (Not applicable for credit towards a
music major/minor.) 3 Cr. F, S.
8.
Indicate the clientele for whom this course is designed. Is the course for general education only, or
does it fulfill general education and other program needs for this or another department? Obtain
signatures from any affected departments.
General Education.
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
none
10.
For new courses or courses not yet approved for General Education, indicate any other SCSU departments
or units offering instruction that relates to the content of the proposed course.
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11.
Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
for which they are approved. Courses for which assessment is not included in the annual GE
assessment report for two years will be removed from the General Education Program.
The Requesting Unit understands and recognizes the above conditions.
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12.
Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 6: Humanities & Fine Arts
Expand appreciation and critical understanding of changing modes of human expression and systems of
thought in the arts and humanities, and develop abilities in the creation and performance of meaning.
. Music 100 provides a foundation for exploring the ever-changing art of music through the
understanding of the basic symbols and materials used to create and communicate meaning and expression
through sound.
13. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 6, it must address at least 5 of the 7 student learning
outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. Describe and appreciate works in the arts and humanities as expressions of individual and collective values
within an intellectual, cultural, historical and social context.
3. Interpret and respond critically to works from various cultures in the arts and humanities.
4. Explore intellectually the ideas expressed in works in the arts and humanities.
5. Engage in creative processes or interpretive performance.
6. Articulate an informed personal response to works in the arts and humanities.
7. Analyze the diverse means of communication in the arts and humanities.
14.
Discuss how each Student Learning Outcome checked above is achieved in this course. (Note: Although
descriptions of typical assignments or types of assignments may be part of this discussion, it is not
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
2. Music 100 opens the door to a greater understanding and appreciation of all types of music by
affording students an opportunity to grasp the fundamental building blocks of music through the study of music
reading, music performance skills and composition. This “de-mystification” of music creates a learning base and
comfort level with music, which gives the student a stronger interest in and connection to the art. Music 100 is
foundational to further music study, whether it is in classical or popular music, performance or music
appreciation.
4. Music 100 offers students an understanding of music theory, its terminology and processes, thus enabling
students, through acquired language and insight, to express their reactions to and views on a musical work.
5. Through the required development of piano performance skills and compositional efforts, students get a handson, personal experience in applying the tools that performers and composers utilize in creating musical
expression.
6. The combination of theoretical learning and actual performance/compositional experience allows students to
feel a degree of ownership with their own musical potential, and provides the tools to express their reaction to the
experience of music making.
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7. The comprehension of basic music theory provides students an understanding of the materials which go into
forming the style and sound of a musical work and affords them the means to describe the differences and
similarities among works.
15.
List or attach the Course Outline (adequately described and including percentage of time to be allocated
to each topic). Curriculum Committees may request additional information. Topics larger than 20% need
to be broken down further. Indicate in your course outline where the Student Learning Outcomes
checked above are being met.
Unit I. the study of the structure and notation of scales and intervals and their derivative tonalities as the
foundation for melodic pitch usage. (15%) Outcomes 2,4 and 7
Unit II. the study of rhythms: their organization, symbolization and relation to movement and speech patterns.
(15%) Outcomes 2,4 and 7
Unit III. the application of melodic and rhythmic comprehension to practical keyboard performance goals. (20%)
Outcomes 5 and 6
Unit IV. The study of chords: their intervallic structure, use in inversions and role in shaping musical meaning
through color and progressive motion. (15%) Outcomes 2,4 and 7
Unit V. the practical application of the understanding of chords and their inversions through the performance of
folk songs and chord progression on the keyboard. (20%) Outcomes 5 and 6
Unit VI. Composing and notating an original work. (15%) Outcomes 5 and 6
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Department forward to Academic Affairs for publication and electronically to Chair of General Education Committee, Chair
of College Curriculum Committee, College Dean
Recommendation of General Education Committee:
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Remarks:
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Chairperson
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Recommendation of University Curriculum Committee:
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Recommendation of Faculty Association:
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Remarks:
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FA Senate
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Action of Academic Vice President:
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Entered in Curriculum Data File
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Remarks:
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