MUSA 106 Tunes in 'toons: Classical Music in Cartoons and Animation

Previously MUSC 138. Open to all interested students, this course provides an introduction to classical music through cartoons. Emphasis will be given to specific genres of classical music, musical historical periods, the connection of classical music to other arts, and aesthetics. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify specific classical composers and explain their importance from a global and historical perspective, recognize and define specific genres of classical music, and write and speak clearly about the aesthetics and humanism of classical music. This course will enhance the students' appreciation of classical music in a unique and memorable way.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Recognize and apply basic music terminology in class discussions, presentations, and
   written reviews.
2. Identify techniques for recognition of stylistic traits and characteristics of each historical
   music period.
3. Classify specific classical music by historical music period.
4. Pose and address questions related to the confluence of creative and humanistic
   expression with social and cultural contexts by explaining specific classical composers’
   importance and influence from global, creative, cultural, and historical perspectives.
5. Recognize and define specific genres of classical music.
6. Examine composers’ motivations and inspirations for composing the works studied in class,
   and explain their creative process.
7. Analyze, discuss, and summarize how classical music in cartoons and animations affects
   the setting, the action, and the overall atmosphere.
8. Compare and relate examples of classical music in cartoons or animations to classical
   performances of the same works.
9. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary
   issues of aesthetics and creativity in classical music.
10. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into the analysis/interpretation of a piece
    of classical music, creating an aural and visual presentation using Windows Movie Maker,
    iMovie, and/or Prezi.
11. Consider the role of classical music as interpreted through cartoons by assessing, reflecting
    on, and critically analyzing one’s own creative process, as well as that of others.

Course Objectives

1. Recognize and apply basic music terminology in class discussions, presentations, and
   written reviews.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Identify techniques for recognition of stylistic traits and characteristics of each historical
   music period.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Classify specific classical music by historical music period.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Pose and address questions related to the confluence of creative and humanistic
   expression with social and cultural contexts by explaining specific classical composers’
   importance and influence from global, creative, cultural, and historical perspectives.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Graded oral presentation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP3
5. Recognize and define specific genres of classical music.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Examine composers’ motivations and inspirations for composing the works studied in class,
   and explain their creative process.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Analyze, discuss, and summarize how classical music in cartoons and animations affects
   the setting, the action, and the overall atmosphere.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

8. Compare and relate examples of classical music in cartoons or animations to classical
   performances of the same works.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

9. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary
   issues of aesthetics and creativity in classical music.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Graded oral presentation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP1
10. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into the analysis/interpretation of a piece
    of classical music, creating an aural and visual presentation using Windows Movie Maker,
    iMovie, and/or Prezi.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • An audio and visual presentation that "interprets" a classical piece of music in a creative and professional way

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP2
11. Consider the role of classical music as interpreted through cartoons by assessing, reflecting
    on, and critically analyzing one’s own creative process, as well as that of others.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Individual and peer assessment of the assigned projects in objective #10

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP4