WEA Course Information Sheet 2013-14 s1

WEA Course Information Sheet 2013-14

Course title: Music: Intermediate Guitar

Course reference: C2417003 Tutor(s): Aaron Curtis Venue: West Green Learning Centre, Parkview Academy, Fee:£59.25 West Green Road, N15 3RB Start date 25.09.13 End date: 04.12.13 Day(s)/time(s) Wed. 7.15pm Number of sessions: 10 Hours per session: 1.5 Level: 2 Title of qualification to be gained (if any): Awarding body (if any): n/a

Essential materials E.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student Own guitar

Course aims: To develop skills of acoustic fingerstyle guitar playing. To apply these skills in the context of group playing.

Course description: (This is displayed on the WEA website.) Summarise the course and its content in 40 words or fewer. This course is suitable for anyone with a basic knowledge of guitar, e.g. a few chords and a scale or two. The course emphasis is on playing with others in a group context.

Any prior knowledge or entry requirements? Suitable for those completing the Beginners Course and those with equivalent ability.

Course content: what topics will the course cover? 10 one and a half hour sessions that cover the following:

Lead guitar. Bass lines. Rythm guitar playing. Group Playing Revision of all the above.

Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used  Demonstration  Discussion Group work Individual work Project work Research Role play Written work Activity outside Question and answer   Observation Practical work class time Presentation Field trip Other (state) How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement? Verbal feedback during the lessons and through the use of an individual learning plan.

Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes. By the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Play different parts, chords bass and melody with the group

2. Play 2 tunes.. 3. 4.

Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained: www.pickguitar.co.uk www.guitarchordsmagic.com http://www.guitarnoise.com/

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