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Songwriting I

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

1. (Comprehension Level) Express different processes to create song ideas and lyrics from varied sources. (CSLO 2,3)
2. (Synthesis Level) Model the relationship between rhythm and lyrics and how it can affect the style of a song. (CSLO 2,3,4)
3. (Application Level) Apply appropriate scales to write melodies to convey appropriate emotional content. (CSLO 2,3)
4. (Application Level) Demonstrate how the basic properties of time and sound relate to music. (CSLO 2,3)
5. (Application Level) Demonstrate a working knowledge of various note and rest values. (CSLO 2,3)
6. (Comprehension Level) Select appropriate chord progressions to accompany a melody to represent the emotional content of a melody and its lyrics. (CSLO 2,3)
7. (Application Level) Use functional and appropriate cadences to delineate different sections of a song. (CSLO 2,3,4)
8. (Comprehension Level) Select the appropriate form for a song that is being developed, based on lyrics, theme, or style. (CSLO 2,3)
9. (Synthesis Level) Develop title(s) for a song and explain the function of a title. (CSLO 2)