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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 25


COURSE DESCRIPTION
25 Jazz Appreciation Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
A comprehensive study of jazz, from its origins to the present day. Study will be centered on influential composers, instrumentalists, vocalists and arrangers. There will also be an introduction to and study of musical elements, such as instrumentation, lyrics, form, rhythm and harmony. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A comprehensive study of jazz, from its origins to the present day.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Understand key elements of music
  2. Identify elements of jazz
  3. Analyze and identify different styles of jazz
  4. Identify key figures and recordings in Jazz
  5. Recognize key figures and recordings in Jazz aurally
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1.  Elements and materials of Jazz
  2.  Musical instruments and ensembles in Jazz
  3.  Important figures in Jazz
  4.  Important recordings in Jazz

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures/discussions/demonstrations in order to understand key elements of music.
  • Show videos/films/slides/audio tapes in order to identify key figures and recordings in Jazz.
  • Create and assign pair and small group activities such as Identifying elements of jazz.
  • Develop and assign class exercises such as analyzing and identifying different styles of jazz.

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Written reports/presentations designed to identify key figures and recordings in Jazz.
  • Quizzes/examinations designed to evaluate students’ abilities in analyzing and identifying different styles of jazz.
  • Class and individual projects designed evaluate students’ abilities to understand key elements of music.
  • Final examination designed to assess students’ understanding and assessment of important jazz figures and events.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Gridley, Mark K. Jazz Styles, History and Analysis. 7th ed. Prentice Hall, 1999.
  • Burns, Ken. JAZZ: The Story of America's Music. Audio CD. Sony, 2000.
  • Shapiro, Nat and Hentoff, Nat. Hear Me Talkin' to Ya. Dover, 1966.
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