Wiki Page, History of Rock-n-Roll: Course Desription, Objectives, and Student Learning Outcomes

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2022-06-03T16:59:31-06:00

This course is a study of the history of Rock-n-Roll from its origins starting in the late 19th century to today.

The course will expand on how earlier genres of music (field hollers, slave songs, gospel, jazz, blues, etc) influenced & shaped what we know today as rock-in-roll.

We will dive deep into an examination of style (jazz, rock, soul, disco, R&B); medium (concerts, film, television, recording); American society (politics, socio-economic conditions, substance use); and messages ( lyrics, literature, and art and other media).

All content for this course will be delivered asynchronously with the exception of two synchronous class meetings via Google Meet (date and time of the Meet to be determined).

The course will be divided evenly into three learning modules, each of which will have its own assessment used to gauge levels of student understanding. And although a familiarity with popular music may be helpful as you "come to the table" no prior knowledge of the subject is necessary. In other words, there are no prerequisites for enrollment in this class aside from being enrolled as a student of the Sounds of Illinois Community Music Center

Course Objectives (institutional level): In this course, students will
1. demonstrate the use of a variety of forms of technology as fundamental tools.
2. identify and analyze ideas, movements, civilizations, and cultures.
3. critically assess and express ideas about cultural diversity and individual roles in society.
4. apply aesthetic reasoning for the expression, analysis, and interpretation of art forms.
5. express themselves by creating or performing works of verbal or non-verbal Art.

Upon completion of module 1, students will
1 - discuss individual progress with the instructor
2 - identify different rock and roll artists
3 - working collaboratively, design a rock and roll concert bulletin

Upon completion of module 2, students will
1 - discuss individual progress with the instructor
2 - clarify rock music’s role in varied historical contexts
3 - critique the works of pivotal rock and roll artists

Upon completion of module 3, students will
1 - discuss individual progress with the instructor
2 - examine the form of rock songs
3 - create an original rock song, using a set of parameters
4 - use audio software to produce a podcast