Integrated Arts / Music
MUSIC 448 / 548
Fall, 2008
 

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Lust                  Office Hours: by appointment
Office Telephone: 395-2049                                                              

Office: Wygal 219                                                                               
lustpd@longwood.edu

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

TEXT AND
MATERIALS

COURSE
OBJECTIVES

CLASS SCHEDULE

COURSE
REQUIREMENTS

GRADES

ATTENDANCE
POLICY

BIBLIOGRAPHY
 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the value and practical application of integrating the arts across all content areas of the curriculum with a focus on the musical arts.  Students will gain an understanding of the role of the creative process in the classroom and will investigate the various means of expressing ideas, emotions and images through the use of music, drama, movement, puppetry, visual arts and theater.  3 credits.
 

TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Cornett, Claudia E .  Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts , 3rd edition Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006.  Available in the bookstore.

Web-based guidelines: http://www.longwood.edu/staff/lustpd/MUSC448IntegratedArts/index.htm

Resources available in the library, Class handouts

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to

  1.  become acquainted with the content of all the fine arts and develop a broader foundation in music. 
  2.  understand the various types of communications afforded by each of the arts and the learning possibilities associated with each.
  3.  become acquainted with the equipment, processes and technologies, etc. that are associated with dance, music, theater and the visual arts. 
  4. understand the connections among the various arts. 
  5. be able to plan meaningful activities that make connections among the arts as a means of developing an artistic and aesthetic sense in students. 
  6.  include the arts as an integrated part of the study in other disciplines. 
  7.  have a basic understanding of diverse contributions in the various arts. 
  8.  understand the importance of the arts in developing the creative potential of students. 
  9.  create tools and processes for assessing student learning . 
10.  present a model lesson focusing on one of the fine arts at an appropriate grade level.
11.  understand the basic principles of music: melody, rhythm, etc. 
12.  lead a song, whether by singing independently or using recorded materials.
13.  select appropriate repertoire (songs and recorded music) and present it to an audience or class.
14.  understand music both as an art form and as a tool for learning in other subjects.
15.  wander into creative territory and produce innovative ideas and projects with music as the focal point.
16.  broaden musical observation skills by attending one concert from the approved list for this course
17.  develop good teaching habits by demonstrating regular classroom attendance and participation, organized and on-time materials and presentations, evaluation of personal strengths and weaknesses through videotaped observation, and making progress in areas of concern.

 
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  CLASS SCHEDULE:
 Tuesday and Thursday , 2:00-3:15 p.m. - Wygal, room #106

Assignments are to be completed prior to the class meeting listed below.
Color coding: reading assignment,   performance/presentation assignment,   written work is due.
  

Tuesday
August 26


Workshop: Sound Exploration - The Unlikely Musical Ear
Defining the elements of Music
Consideration of the concept of Integrated Arts

Singing: Introduction to the Songs - "Songs everyone should know"


Thursday
August 28




Integrated Arts - Cornett, pp. 1-25
Sound Pieces - performance

Begin Review of the Literature
Mr. Pine's Purple House
The Arts Within the Theory of Multiple Intelligence

Singing: Song Repertoire - strand to continue throughout the semester


Tuesday
Sept. 2



Chapter 2 - Integrated Arts - Cornett, pp. 26-55
Multiple Intelligence Quiz - See Links page
Practicing Good Singing
Singing: The "Series Books" - strand to continue throughout the semester

Thursday
Sept. 4



Essay - Creating Meaning Through the Arts in 2006
Elements of Music - Rhythm -  "Loose Tooth"
Discussion of the Concert Review
Sound as information / Music as information - "Follow the Drinking Gourd" - song and book

Tuesday
Sept. 9

Chapter 12 - Integrating Music - Cornett, pp. 323-342
Elements of Music - Melody
Elements of Music - Expression 

Thursday
Sept. 11



Chapter 12 - Integrating Music - Cornett, pp. 342-353
Singing: Choosing good Songs and Other Music Literature
Discussion of Annotated Bibliography of Materials- due on Sept. 18
      and Bibliography of Songs in Book Bibliography - due on October7
Elements of Music - Harmony

Tuesday
Sept. 16


Chapter 12 - Integrating Music - Cornett, pp. 353-358
Plan for "Music Seeds" and other "Seeds"
Workshop: Writing Effective Piggy-Back Songs
     Planning for group project
Story time: The Enchanted Flute

Thursday
Sept.18


finish The Enchanted Flute
Using Classroom Instruments - "Miss White"
Musical Illustration: Drumheller Dinosaur Dance
Annotated Bibliography - Sources of Appropriate Songs and Music Literature

Tuesday
Sept. 23


Chapter 13 - Music Seeds - Cornett, pp. 359-378
Elements of Music - Harmony
Workshop: Songs in Book form / Creating Big Books
     Planning for group project

Thursday
Sept. 25



Chapter 6 - Integrating Art - Cornett, pp. 152-179
Considering Art Media
Singing: Teaching a Song by Rote and finding other resources for teaching a song
Presentations: Piggy-Back Songs
Discussion of Model Lessons

Tuesday
Sept. 30

No Class
Work on projects
- Classroom will be available


Thursday
October 2



Chapter 7 - Art Seeds - Cornett, pp. 191-215
Presentations: Songs in Book Form / Big Books
Elements of Music - Timbre -  "Weather"
Imaginary Drawing


Tuesday
October 7


Chapter 8 - Integrating Drama - Cornett, pp. 216-237
Workshop: Music Drama - Staging a Musical Event: "Don Gato"
     Planning for group project
Bibliography of Songs in Book Form


Thursday
October 9

Chapter 9 - Drama and Storytelling Seeds - Cornett, pp. 247-274
Drama subjects must be approved.
Berlioz the Bear  and "The Elephant" from Carnival of the Animals

Tuesday
October 14
Fall Break  

Thursday
October 16



Creativity - Cornett, pp. 47-55
Workshop:Creativity and Lateral Thinking

Webbing and Thematic Design - Cornett, pp. 68-72
    Bonjour Mr. Satie with extensions
Draw lots for model lessons

Tuesday
October 21

Chapter 3 - Arts Integration - Cornett, pp. 57-73
Artistic alternatives to "worksheets" - Math games, etc.
Presentations (2): Music-Drama

Thursday
October 23


Chapter 3 - Arts Integration - Cornett, pp. 74-93
Puppets - music / drama / art
More ideas for artistic alternatives to "worksheets"
Presentation: Music-Drama -

Tuesday
October 28



Thematic Projects - presentations, discussions and written paper is due
Model-lesson document is due
Elements of Music - Form
Workshop: Songs for Early Language Learning
      Planning for group projects

Thursday
October 30

Chapter 5 - Integrating Literature - Cornett, pp. 136-150
Begin Work on Final Project - musical illustration
      Major Musical Piece (Based on Where the Wild Things Are)

Tuesday
November 4

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Continue work on Major Musical Piece
Discussion of Final Exam Project

Thursday
November 6

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Songs for Early Language Learning
Continue work on Major Musical Piece

Tuesday
November 11

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Songs for Early Language Learning
Concert Review is due
Continue work on Major Musical Piece

Thursday
November 13

No Formal Class Meeting
Released time to work on the Major Musical Piece

Tuesday
November 18

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Songs for Early Language Learning
Continue work on Major Musical Piece
 

Tuesday
November 25

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Songs for Early Language Learning
Continue work on Major Musical Piece

Thursday
November 28

Individual Projects / Model Lessons
Songs for Early Language Learning

Tuesday
December 2

Individual Projects / Model Lessons -
Dress Rehearsal for Major Musical Piece

Thursday
December 4

Major Musical Piece - Performance and Recording
Preparation for Final Exam

Tuesday
December 9
11:30a-2:00p
Final Exam (see guidelines)


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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADES:
Class participation -- 15%  
             - Attendance
            
- Helpful support of peers
             - Active preparation and participation in seminars/workshops
             - Seeds Presentations
Group Presentations -- 36%
             - Sound Piece (4)
             - Piggy-back songs (4)
             - Songs in Book Form - Big Books (8)
             - Music-drama (8)
             - Early Language Development (4)
             - Major Musical Piece (8)
Research, Assigned Topics, Papers -- 24%
             - Essay - Constructing Meaning Through the Arts in 2006 (6)
             - Annotated Bibliography of Appropriate Musical Materials (6)
             - Bibliography of Songs in Book Form (6)
             - Thematic Design
(3))
             - Concert Review (3) (substitution in summer or international program)
Notebook -- 5%
             -
Easily Usable Organization
             - Inclusion of all Appropriate Materials
Final Project -- 12%
             - Model Lesson

Final Exam -- 8%
             - Advocacy

       A = 91-100       B = 81-90       C = 71-80       D = 65-70

 
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Progress in this class will depend on regular study of information learned in class as well as outside preparation.  Regular attendance is expected.  Any student's absence from class or lack of appropriate preparation may become a burden to other students.  Attendance, preparation and appropriate cooperation are expected.
- Absence from more than 2 classes (2 hours in the summer session) will result in a lowered grade.

- Absence from more than 25% of classes will result automatically in a grade of F.  See college catalog for complete policy.
- Work is due at the specified times.  Late work will not be accepted.
- Any arrangements to miss a class must be made ahead of time.  (Voice mail messages left as class is beginning will not be considered ahead of time.)  Your instructor is willing to negotiate, but she is not tolerant of irresponsibility.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Anderson, William M., Lawrence, Joy E.  Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom with CD, 7th edition.  Belmont,CA: Wadsworth Group/Thompson Learning, 2007

Bemberger, J. and H. Brofsky.  The Art of Listening: Developing Musical Perception.  5th ed. New York: Harper and Row, 1988.

Bernstein, L.  The Joy of Music.  New York: New American Library, 1967.

Burnsed, C. Vernon.  The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Music Education.  Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1993.

Campbell, Patricia Shehan and Scott-Kassner, Carol.  Music in Childhood: From Preschool Through the Elementary Grades, 3rd edition Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Group/Thomson Learning, 2006.

Dallin, Leon and Lynn.  Heritage Songster. Dubuque, IA: Wm C. Brown Publishers, 1980.

Hackett, Patricia and Lindemann, Carolynn A.  The Musical Classroom: Backgrounds, Models, and Skills for Elementary Teaching, 5th ed.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001.

Newman, Grant. Teaching Children Music, 4th edition. Dubuque, IA: Wm C. Brown Publishers. 1994.

Spore, Dennis J.  Reality Through the Arts, 6th ed.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2006.


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