Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR Music Art Forms
Term: Summer, 2002 (0013)
Course Number: MFA 255W
Instructor: Mr.
Walter Skiba
Office Phone: 219-473-4270
E-mail: wskiba@ccsj.edu
Home Phone:
(optional) 219-659-2492
Office Hours: TW—6-7 p.m.
Course Time:
Friday,
6:00-10:00P.M.
Saturday, 9:00a.m. -
5:00p.m.
Instructor
Background: Education: Bachelor of Arts in speech and theater, St. Joseph’s
College Calumet Campus; Master of Arts in Theater, University of Connecticut;
Master of Music, Roosevelt University.
Positions at
CCSJ: Associate Professor of speech,
music and theater; chairperson, Division of Arts and Sciences. Length of service: 1971-present. Regular contributor to the Times—previews
and reviews of music and theater events.
Cantor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Activities: vegetable gardening and swimming. Residence: Whiting. Wife—Mary; children—Frank (21), Jessica
(14).
Course
Description:
The aim
of this course is to lay the foundation for an intelligent appreciation of
music and its relation to human experience.
The nature and development of music are studied, but primary emphasis is
on an aural recognition of the actual music art forms.
Textbook: Hast, Coudery, and Scott. Exploring the World of Music: An Introduction to Music From a World
Perspective. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Co., 1999.
Package includes
CD’s and cassettes. Videotapes will be
shown in class. Additional sets of
tapes are on reserve in the Specker Library.
Competencies: By the end of the course students will be
able to:
1.
Discuss the
nature of music, the acoustical properties of sound, and the relations between
musical activity and its setting.
2.
Discuss music
in relation to culture.
3.
Define and give
examples of such basic elements of music as melody, rhythm, harmony, tone
color, texture, and form.
4.
Distinguish
between the contributions of composers and performers.
5.
Give some
examples of how music influences and is influenced by technology.
6.
Describe some
music practices from around the world.
7.
Describe major
harmonic developments and style periods in the Western classical tradition.
8.
Describe
ragtime, blues, New Orleans jazz, swing, bop, and other more recent jazz
styles.
9.
Recognize
elements, forms and styles through listening.
10.
Give some
examples of connections between music and the visual arts.
11.
Write
thoughtful reports/reviews of performances.
Learning Strategies:
Reading of text, listening to CDs or cassettes, and watching videotapes;
writing answers to chapter questions; attending live performances and writing
reports; small group discussions of chapter questions; large group discussions
of concert outings; supplementary lectures and in-class listening/viewing.
Assessment:
Unit exams (4) 50%
of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance 25%
of grade
Reports/Reviews 25% of
grade
Grading Scale:
Final grades are
based on holistic instructor evaluation of above criteria. No point system is used.
Format for Written
Assignments:
Assignments done
outside of class, both concert reports and answers to study questions, should
be typed and double-spaced, using 12 or 14 pt. font. Name, assignment, and date should appear in upper right hand
corner.
Class Participation:
Includes watching tapes and
taking notes, listening to music, answering questions, and joining in class
discussions.
Class Policy on
Attendance: Attendance is
required. Normally, missing more than
one weekend of class will lower a student’s final grade at least one letter.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: Cell phones, beepers, and pagers are to be turned off
during class. Exception: unusual circumstances cleared with
instructor ahead of time.
Classroom
decorum: Students should act toward
each other in a cooperative, respectful manner. Comments and questions are encouraged, but only one person talks
at a time. No talking is allowed during
listening/viewing activities. Leaving
and re-entering the room is to be kept to a minimum. Socializing is out of place during class. A lunch break and other breaks will be given
on Saturdays.
Class Date Topic-Assignment
Weekend 1
June 21 or 22—CCSJ dinner/theatre, Dirty Work at the
Crossroads or Grant Park alternative
June 22--
Unit
1: Sound, Music, and the Environment
Unit
2: The Transformative Power of Music
Unit
3: Music and Memory
Essay quiz
Weekend 2
June 28—outdoor Chicago Symphony concert at Ravinia,
“Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto,” 8:00 p.m.
Free admission with student ID.
For more information visit www.ravinia.org.
Leave from front ov College at 5:30 p.m.
June 29--
Unit
4: Transmission: Learning Music
Unit
5: Rhythm
Unit
6: Melody
Essay quiz
Weekend 3
July 12—concert outing at Front Porch Music, 505 E. Lincoln
Highway, Valparaiso, 8:00 p.m. Phone: 219-464-4700. Contemporary folk artist—Jennifer Erb. For more information, visit www.jennifererb.com.
July 13—
Unit
7: Timbre
Unit
8: Texture
Unit
9: Harmony
Essay quiz
Weekend 4
July 19—outdoor concert at Grant Park Music Festival,
Chicago, Petrillo Music Shell, corner of Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard
(accessible on South Shore), “Brahms: A German Requiem,” 7:30 p.m. No admission charge. For more info visit www.grantmusicfestival.com.
July 20--
Unit
10: Form
Unit
11: Composers and Improvisers
Unit
12: Music and Technology
Essay
quiz
This schedule is
subject to change, with notice given in class.
Supplementary
materials on Western classical periods and jazz will be presented.
Attendance at live
music programs is an integral component of the course. Two-page reports/reviews of four concerts,
attended during the class time period, are required for a passing grade. A fifth report may be submitted for extra credit. Programs should accompany reviews of
concerts that are NOT class outings.
Alternatives—recordings, videotapes, TV specials—may be submitted in
unusual circumstances with prior instructor approval.
Center for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring assistance is free
to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic
Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has
experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who
are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better.
Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or
other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has
plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner
2001/2002 p.27)
Citation Guidelines:
Calumet College of St.
Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for
class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a
course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member
conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official withdrawal is
recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a
course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade
for the course (see Refund Schedule).