MU1030 - Music-making for Children

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts

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 may include work with percussion, wind instruments and ensembles, choral and vocal work, in line with students own expertise.

Learning Outcomes

• basic music literacy skills;
• insights into elementary music activities and programs for children;
• practical skills in music-making for children;
• knowledge and appreciation of a range of musical styles relevant to children.

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 use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Professor Ryan Daniel
Lecturers:	Miss Leah Daniel, Ms Julia Bowden.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials
Assessment:	other exams (30%); practicals (70%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Professor Ryan Daniel
Lecturer:	Mrs Odette Baxter.
Method of Delivery:	and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials and Video tapes
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); quizzes or tests (30%); assignments (40%).

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.