MU1030 - Music-making for Children

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to all students except BMus students.

This subject covers enjoyment and skills required by non-music specialists for the design and implementation of music tuition for young children. Students focus on a range of practical areas, develop elementary music literacy skills and become familiar with a variety of music and musical activities suited to a range of age groups. Students will develop an appreciation and knowledge of a range of musical styles which will entice children to love music. Hands-on experiences will include work with percussion, wind instruments and ensembles, choral and vocal work and instrument building, in line with students own expertise.

Learning Outcomes

• to acquire an understanding of music-making;
• to develop an ability to design and implement elementary music programs for children;
• to develop practical skills in music-making with groups of children;
• to gain a knowledge and appreciation of a range of musical styles.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	Professor Ryan Daniel
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Professor Ryan Daniel
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.