Instructor: Richard K. Jones
Office: RFA 180
Phone: (402) 465-2280
Email: rkj@NebrWesleyan.edu
 

Primary Resource Text: (Optional)
Experiencing Music Technology 3rd Edition
David B. Williams, Illinois State University and
Peter R. Webster, Northwestern University
Schirmer Books, © 1999, 1996, 2005

Textbook (ISBN 0-02-865324-6) Optional
EMT CD-ROM ISBN 0-02-865324-6) Optional

Attendance and Grading:
Attendance is required for all scheduled lecture/lab sessions.
Lecture/Lab attendance 40%
WWW Published Digital Data e-Portfolio/Vita 40%
Entrance "Self-Assessment" in Technology 10%
Final e-Portfolio Evaluation(s) 10%
 

Projects and Assignments:

All in class work and outside class projects and assignments will revolve around the creation and publication on the WWW of a "Digital Data e-Portfolio/Vita" designed by the student. All content is subject to the approval of the instructor.

Digital Data Portfolio/Vita:

Your initial "Digital Data e-Portfolio/Vita" will consist of a web based dossier/curriculum vita which will contain your professional information to date (education history, employment history, grade transcripts etc.) as well as documentation, examples and reflections of your work e.g., academic papers, compositions (printed music as well as audio excerpts), audio and video excerpts from recitals, recital programs, lesson plans, music games, online learning tutorials, PowerPoint presentations etc. Presentation of these atrifacts via the WWW will demonstrate how you can apply technology and how you will be able to apply and implement technology in your future curriculum plans. At the end of the semester the contents of you web based e-Portfolio will then be transferred to a digital media format of your choice e.g., CD-ROM DVD-ROM etc. This portfolio will contain professional content only.
 

Course Content:

Music 180 is able to address many of the "basics" that the music educator will need in order to understand how computers function in today's professional world of music. By concentrating on the broader concepts that are a part of all software and hardware applications, as well as on "select"applications themselves, students are encouraged to grasp basic skills and to gain the knowledge needed to evaluate, adapt to, and implement new technologies as they emerge. Students will then use these new technologies to enhance their productivity and professional musical experience.

Fundamental in this course will be the creation of a "Digital Data e-Portfolio/Vita" which will implement elements and examples of the current music technology trends. These trends and techniques will be discussed and explored during the semester via the process of digitizing artifacts and publishing content. With the development of this "Digital Data e-Portfolio/Vita", the student will demonstrate a sound understanding of certain aspects of music technology and learn how to apply this technology for use in pre K-12 schools environments.

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SYLLABUS STATEMENT
ON NWU'S COMMITMENT TO ADA

Nebraska Wesleyan University seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students with disabilities. To ensure their equal access to all educational programs, activities, and services, Federal law requires that students with disabilities notify the University, provide documentation, and request reasonable accommodations. If you need accommodations in this course, please notify me so that I can verify that the required documentation is filed with the Academic Affairs Office and that your accommodation plan is in place. You should also meet with Professor Sandy McBride, the Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator (Old Main 309, 465-2346, smcbride@nebrwesleyan.edu).

STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic integrity is one of the basic principles of a university community. Nebraska Wesleyan University encourages and expects the highest standards of academic honesty from all students. The Code of Student Conduct states that academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty can result in failure of this course.

The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or the facilitation of such activities. If you are unsure whether your activities fit into this list, please see me. Violations of academic integrity will result at least in failure of the assignment and/or course and could result in university judicial proceedings.