| CODE | ACM5011 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Contemporary Issues in Music Education | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Arts, Open Communities and Adult Education | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | In this study-unit the students will examine the use of technologies and applications in the music classroom. There will be specific references and approaches to the teaching of composition, performance and music production using available online DAW software. The proposed unit is structured on an academic/theoretical model with a balance between theory and practice. It will offer a qualitative ‘step up’ outlook rather than the vocational approach of ‘how-to’ agenda. There are many challenges that Maltese music educators face when they attempt to use technology in the classroom. Integrating technology in the music classroom can help to meet the student's individual needs while allowing more customized learning experience. Incorporating technology can also help the teacher to better meet curricular goals and the classroom can serve as an excellent environment offering self- awareness in the student's creative process. It is a challenging task to music educators to integrate technology in their lesson planning. Without any doubt, technology in the music classroom not only enhances the teaching and learning experience but it also can generate further interest among the learners. While it considers certain aspects of traditional music and harmony, this course aims to provide a better understanding of contemporary harmony by addressing theoretical aspects such as basic chord structures, their functions, application of chord scale theory, basic harmonic analysis and arranging for four voices observing voice-leading technique.There is also a particular emphasis on the strengthening of the rhythmic pulse and on the importance of establishing a groove in a contemporary music. Study-Unit Aims: The presented unit will help the prospective music teacher: • To make music learning more meaningful and interesting using available technology; • To motivate and stimulate students inclined to music composition and improvisation, song writing, recording and music production; • To present the important complementary aspects in contemporary music and jazz idiom and introduces the tools that facilitate improvisation in music. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Recall concepts and techniques involved within typical music production environment; 2. Create and apply technical and creative ideas to different classroom musical projects; 3. Analyse and evaluate music production projects and recording techniques. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Perform in jazz workshops; 2. Collaborate effectively in a classroom and school musical performance; 3. Apply effective oral and visual communication skills to present arguments related to classroom music technology. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: Himonides, E. (2016) Music, Technology and Education: Critical Perspectives. Routledge. Giddings, S. (2022) Technology for Unleashing Creativity: Practical Tips and Tools for Music Educators. Oxford University Press. Burns, A.M. (2020) Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches. Oxford University Press. Middleton, P. and Gurevitz, S. (2013) Music Technology Workbook – Key Concepts and Practical Projects. Focal Press. Scott Watson, S. (2011) Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity. Oxford University Press. Levine, M. (1995) Jazz Theory Book. Sher Music. Supplementary Readings: Ligon, B. (1996) Connecting Cords with Linear Harmon. Hal Leonard. Dammers, R. and LoPresti, M. (2020) Practical Music Education Technology. Oxford Univeristy Press. King, A.,Himonides, E. and Ruthmann, A. (2017) The Routledge Companion to Music Technology and Education. Routledge. Brown, A. (2015) Music Technology and Education: Amplifying Musicality. Routledge. Zagorski-Thomas, S., Isakoff, K., Stevance, S. and Lacasse, S. (2019) The Art of Record Production. Ashgate. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: First Degree in Music Studies | ||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Rene Mamo |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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