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Course ID: MUS R116 Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 11/09/2016 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2017 COURSE OUTLINE

OXNARD COLLEGE

I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: MUS R116 Banner title: History of Full title: History of Rock Music

Previous course id: MUS R116 Banner title: History of Rock Music Full title: History of Rock Music

B. Reason(s) course is offered: This course fulfills general transfer requirements, is often the first class that inspires students to take addition class offerings in the music department, and has widespread community/student interest.

C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: 5-year review; update course description

D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status: Not Applicable

E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous:

II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 3.00 Previous: 3.00

B. Course Hours: 1. In-Class Contact Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Activity: 0 Lab: 0 2. Total In-Class Contact Hours: 52.5 3. Total Outside-of-Class Hours: 105 4. Total Student Learning Hours: 157.5

C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous:

2. Corequisites Current: Previous: 3. Advisories: Current: Previous:

4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous:

D. Catalog description: Current: This course explores American within the context of American culture and society. This course involves a detailed study of changing musical styles with an emphasis on analytical listening. The bulk of the course will focus on five decades of music, from 1950-2000, with an introductory exploration of pre-1950s American music, as well as the relationship between this musical past and the current state of music in the digital age.

Previous, if different: This course is a musical and cultural survey of popular music widely referred to as . Musical trends are followed from influential traditions of early and at the beginning of the twentieth century and include the emergence of Rock and Roll in the early 1950s, , the “,” , Heavy Metal, Punk, Rap and Hip­ Hop, Techno, , Electronica, and .

E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $

F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ]

Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [X]

G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: A - Not designed as repeatable

H. Credit basis: Current: Letter Graded Only [ ] Pass/No Pass [ ] Student Option [X]

Previous, if different: Letter Graded Only [ ] Pass/No Pass [ ] Student Option [ ] I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X]

Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ]

III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Explain and define the basic elements of music. B. Explain and define the stylistic historical periods of rock music. C. Synthesize acquired listening skills to analyze musical components of rock music.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Explain and define the basic elements of music such as harmony, melody, rhythm, tone color, and dynamics. B. Explain and define the stylistic historical periods of rock music.

V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Basic elements of music. 1. Melody: stable and unstable cadences, climax, melismatic and syllabic, major and minor scales 2. Harmony: basic chords and chord progressions, major and minor keys, arpeggio 3. Rhythm: beat, meter, syncopation, tempo 4. Timbre/Tone color 5. Dynamics: crescendo and diminuendo, accent 6. Articulation: staccato and legato 7. Texture: monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic 8. Recording terminology: reverb, equalization, multi-track recording, mixing 9. Form: twelve-bar blues, strophic, and AABA song form B. Popular music pre-1950s: , Country and Western, C. Rock's emergence in the 1950s D. 1960-1965: Teen Idols, Girls Groups and the “,” Surf, The "British Invasion, the E. The latter 60s: and the Folk-Rock Hybrid, and , the guitar virtuosos F. 1970s: , , , , singer songwriters, punk, reggae, , and the anti-disco movement G. 1980s: MTV and other new media, new wave, superstars, heavy metal, rap and hip-hop H. 1990s: Electronic dance music, grunge, “Riot Grrrls” and the emerging role of music, pop punk, I. Rock in the digital age: home recording, internet downloads and streaming, YouTube, a new active music making experience with apps and games, etc.

VI. Lab Content: None VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Lecture and discussion B. Analytical listening exercises utilizing various media, such as audio recordings, music recording software, and videos C. Documentary videos followed by instructor-guided discussion and analysis

VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [X] Problem-Solving Assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [ ] Physical Skills Demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [ ]

For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why.

B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Assigned reading on musical styles and cultural shifts throughout rock music history. 2. Listening assignments both in and out of class. These include written or oral responses to questions on fundamental aspects of relevant musical selections, such as rhythm, tempo, and instrumentation, and ask students to explain how these elements enhance the meaning of the musical work. 3. Participation: includes discussions in response to documentaries, films, music related news, and the subject matter of the lectures, as well as evaluates student's preparedness and comprehension via reading and class review questions. 4. Written and/or online examinations which consist of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. 5. Listening examinations.

C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Students will be required to do text assignments. b. Students may be required to do reading that is made available via the LMS or other publicly available source. c. Library materials will be referenced and are to be consulted by all students. 2. Writing a. Song Analysis assignments: Written responses to questions on fundamental aspects of the musical selection chosen or assigned, such as rhythm, tempo, instrumentation, and asks students to explain how these elements enhance the meaning of the musical work. b. Written responses in response to relevant documentaries, podcasts, movies, or other popular music coverage in the news. c. Written reflection papers on concerts attended. d. Some quizzes may be given within the district approved LMS and will often require short answer and essay responses. 3. Other a. Listening assignments are required throughout the semester. b. Concert attendance. IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Covach, J. (2015). What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History (4th/e). W.W. Norton and Company. 2. Schloss, J., Waterman, C., Starr, L. (2012). Rock: Music, Culture, and Business Oxford University Press. 3. The LRC has a subscription to Salem Press's Music Innovators series, which is available to our students for free online at the following address: http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/library-learning- resource-center/online-resources B. Other instructional materials: 1. Recordings 2. Videos 3. Supplemental literature 4. Podcasts 5. Websites

X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. Music (Masters Required) B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification:

XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 11/09/2016 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/09/2016 State Approval Date: 01/18/2017 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2017

XII. Distance Learning Appendix A. Methods of Instruction Methods may include, but are not limited to: 1. Student will achieve regular effective contact via video and text-based lectures posted to the district-supported LMS, practice quizzes, podcast and documentary responses, and group discussions. The instructor will communicate additional information to students by sending announcements, responding to discussion posts, and answering questions via email and chat.

B. Information Transfer Methods may include, but are not limited to: 1. Chat/IM 2. Collaborative projects: group blogs, wikis 3. Course announcements 4. Discussion boards 5. Instructor-provided online materials 6. Lectures (recorded/streaming) 7. Messaging via the LMS 8. Modules on the LMS 9. Personalized feedback 10. Podcasts/webinars/screencasts 11. Videoconferencing/CCCConfer/Skype

Course ID: 1940