2005-2006

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

Course Title: Song Writing & Publishing

Credit Desired:

_X1/2 Credit (one semester)

_____1 Credit (year long)

9-12Grade Levels for Course

_____Cross Credited

List department: Music

Person(s) Submitting Proposal: Barbara Irish

Informational material that will be useful for completing this process:

Building Vision & Mission, Issaquah School District Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) available from Jeri Justice C-3, IHS Course Description Guide, NCAA Requirements

Develop and attach the following:

__________ 1. This course fits the needs of the following student:

Low Achiever Resource Below Average

X -Average Student X-AP Student

__________ 2. Course Description

The student will write a song, publish it in printed form and record it.

_____ A. A brief, yet detailed, course description (50 words or less) that will be used in the student Course Description Guide (typed or on disk)

Have you written a song or would you like to write a song? Would you like to publish and record it for all time? In this class your will write, publish and record your own song. All types of music are appropriate. Ability to read music not required.

__________ 3. Course Guide Document

_____ A. Overall goals and objectives of the course

The student will compose a song in any musical genre including, but not limited to:

Vocal Solo, Instrumental Solo, Choral, Band, Orchestra, Piano, Rock Band, Duet, Ensemble

_____ B. Course content aligned with ISD EALRs.

Essential Academic Learning Requirements in Arts

The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to create, to perform, and to respond effectively to the arts.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5

The student applies the creative process with arts knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

The student uses as least one of the art forms (visual arts, music, drama, and/or dance) to communicate ideas and feelings.

3.1

The student understands how the arts connect to other subject areas, life, and work.

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

_____ C. Course Syllabus

1. The Making of a Good Song

2. Basics of Song Writing

3. Understanding Music Notation

4. The Art of Creating Music – Form, Voicing, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony

5. Using Music Notation Software

6. Quarter 1 Project: Compose and Publish a Song

7. Performing

8. Rehearsal Techniques

9. Using Studio Recording Software

10. Quarter Project: Produce and Record a Song

__________ 4. Table of Contents for recommended text (if appropriate)

__________ 5. Rationale: How will this course fit each of the following:

_____ A. ISD Graduation Requirements

Arts Elective, Occ. Ed.

_____ B. How would course support the Continuous Implement Plan?

This course will have individualized learning plans with specific scope and sequence unique to each individual. It is an Outcome Based class that emphasizes Organization, Logic, Universal Language, Self-Expression, Technology, School to Work Experience, Personnel Management & Leadership.

__________ 6. Resources needed for implementation:

Special Scheduling Needs: NA

Facilities Use: Computer Access, Music Room Access,

Budget Provisions: Keyboard w/ Midi, Notation and Recording Software

Principal’s Approval: __________________________________

Facilities Administrator Approval: __________________________________

Funding Administrator Approval: __________________________________

(Vocational Director/Department Head)

DEPARTMENT(S) FROM WHICH CREDITING DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:

TOWARD GRAD REQUIREMENTS IS/ARE

REQUESTED: Music___________________________ ________________________________________

______________________________________________ ________________________________________

Counseling Department Review:

Meets IHS graduation requirements for what area(s)? Please CIRCLE appropriate areas:

Fine/Applied Arts Health Ed. Life Skills

Language Arts Mathematics Occupational Ed.

P.E. Science Social Studies

NOTE: If more than one area is checked, submit to chairperson’s approval for each area.

Meets criteria for college requirements for what area(s)? Please CIRCLE appropriate areas:

Fine/Applied Arts Foreign Language

Language Arts Mathematics

Science Social Studies

See Counseling Department Chairperson

Matches NCAA core course definitions? _____Yes _____No

(Attach syllabus including test(s))

Counseling Department Chairperson Approval: _____________ _

Signature Date

Completed application, including this form and supporting documentations, must be submitted to Jeri Justice in C-3 by December 1, 2004, 12:00 PM. NOTE: Only complete applications will be considered for approval. Incomplete applications will be returned to the person submitting the course proposal. If assistance is needed to complete the application, please contact Paula Phelps or Jeri Justice.

Reviewed by Curriculum Review Committee: Approved: __________ Denied: __________

EXPLANATION:

Reviewed by Department Chairs: Approved: __________ Denied: __________

EXPLANATION:

Site Base Council Approval – Approved: __________ Site Base Chair Signature:_________________________

After review, copies to be distributed as follow:

Person(s) making request Building Principal SBC Chair

Department Chairperson(s) Dir. Of Secondary Ed. Scheduling Secretary

Counseling, Dept. Chair Scheduling Administrator Vocational Dir. (as appropriate)

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