MCCCD Program Description

Music Workshop/Seminar

Course: MUC216

First Term: 2021 Spring

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 0.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: C = Co-op rate per RFP

Description: Workshop seminar in commercial music disciplines.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize tools and techniques significant to a particular production practice. (I) 2. Define terms and definitions specific to a field of interest. (I) 3. Demonstrate participatory skills in a workshop activity through group dynamics and dialogue. (II) 4. Identify problem solving skills in technical and aesthetic aspects of the field. (II) 5. Develop professional contacts and collaborate with practitioners in an accelerated learning environment. (III) 6. Develop a portfolio in a specific discipline. (III) 7. Apply classroom learning in a professional setting. (III) 8. Relate developments in an area of concentration to similar contemporary media. (IV) 9. Initiate research methods in a studio practicum that will continue both personal and professional development. (IV) 10. Attend guest lectures, performances, or studio/professional visitations. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Format A. Tools and techniques B. Current methodologies C. Terms and definitions II. Critical inquiry A. Group critique B. Problem solving specific to discipline III. Practicum A. Professional contact B. Collaborative environment C. Portfolio development IV. Research A. Research methods B. Studio visitation C. Field and performance visitation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 23, 2020

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