10/31/2024 3:04:58 AM	OA 581 Course Outline as of Spring 2014	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  OA 581	Title:  MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
Full Title:  Musical Experience
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		18 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	1.50		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	27.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	27.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 27.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  SE 581

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to enrich the quality of life of older adults through music. The course activities promote or maintain physical, mental, social and emotional well-being and accommodate varied skill levels. A variety of stimulating and uplifting activities are incorporated, including movement to music, remembering old favorites, group sing-along and exposure to new music. This course is offered at numerous locations throughout Sonoma County in partnership with senior service providers.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to enrich the quality of life of older adults through music. The course activities promote or maintain physical, mental, social and emotional well-being and accommodate varied skill levels. A variety of stimulating and uplifting activities are incorporated, including movement to music, remembering old favorites, group sing-along and exposure to new music. This course is offered at numerous locations throughout Sonoma County in partnership with senior service providers.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to accomplish some or all of the following objectives:

1.  Move in time to rhythms and melodies.

2.  Remember and request old, familiar songs.

3.  Recall memories of people, places and events.

4.  Expand knowledge of and interest in music.

5.  Participate in music making and singing.

6.  Engage in social interaction through music.

7.  Identify music that elicits positive emotions.

8.  Use music to uplift attitude.

Topics and Scope

The topics accommodate multiple levels of abilities and participation and may include, but are not limited to the following:

 

I.   Physical Involvement

    A.  Movement to music (e.g. dance, sway, toe tap, clap, etc.)

    B.  Percussion instruments (e.g. drums, tambourine, bells, etc.)

     C.  Art (e.g. drawing to music)

    D.  Singing (blood circulation, lungs, diaphragm)

II.  Mental Stimulation

    A.  Favorite songs

    B.  Memory recall (e.g. performer, title, year, etc.)

    C.  Visual aids (e.g. pictures, objects, etc.)

     D.  Individual creative expression (vocal, play instrument, etc.)

    E.  Musical games (e.g. rhyming games, name that tune, etc.)

    F.  Events associated with music

        1.   Historical

        2.   Cultural

        3.   Political

        4.   Social

III. Social Engagement

    A.  Sing-along (rote or with sheet music)

    B.  Class discussions

    C.  Group music expression (drum circle, rhythm instrument, etc.)

    D.  Call and response songs (e.g. Oh You Can't Get to Heaven, etc.)        

     E.  Rounds (e.g. Row, Row, Row Your Boat, etc.)

    F.  Group song writing

    G.  Class theme song

    H.  Guest musicians

IV. Emotional Support

    A.  Humor and laughter (e.g. funny musical experiences, humorous songs, etc.)

    B.  Positive self evaluations (e.g. peer compliments, I learned...,I am proud of..., etc.)

    C.  Relaxation

        1.   Stress reduction

        2.   Anxiety reduction

        3.   Pain management

    D.  Personal recollections

        1.   Emotions

        2.   Experiences

    E.  Cultivation of joy and delight

V.  Music Selections

    A.  Classical music

    B.  Seasonal music

    C.  Era music

    D.  Popular music

    E.  Musicals

    F.  Marches

    G.  Waltzes

    H.  Big band

    I.   World music

    J.   Famous singers

    K.  Famous composers

VI. Enhancement of Skills and Knowledge

    A.  Elements of music

        1.   Rhythm

        2.   Tempo

        3.   Melody

        4.   Harmony

        5.   Mood

        6.   Style

    B.  Sound properties of instruments

    C.  Technology supporting music

         1.   Downloads

         2.   I-pods

         3.   Computer programs

Assignments:

1.  Hands-on activities

2.  Class discussions

3.  Skill demonstrations

4.  In-class activities

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40%
Demonstration of skills or competencies (e.g. use of percussion instruments, sing-along, etc.)
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 60 - 80%
Attendance and participation in discussion and activities

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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