Course

Guitar & Voice Field Experience

Faculty
Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 2486
Credits
1.50
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
20
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Tutorial
Field Experience
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course provides opportunities for students to apply, integrate, and further build their guitar and voice skills in clinical or community settings. They will develop their self-awareness and broaden their understanding of the Music Therapy field by singing and playing music publicly, engaging in group discussions, and reflecting individually.
Course content

A. During On-Site Experiences

Students will:

  • Follow instruction and guidance from the worksite supervisor;
  • Play repertoire at the worksite using guitar and voice;
  • Wear attire appropriate to the setting;
  • Employ methods of active engagement;
  • Behave in an empathetic and respectful manner;
  • Learn to speak with the audience;
  • Keep a journal of worksite experiences and reflections, from which to draw when preparing the self-evaluation report at the completion of the field experience;
  • Assume responsibility for contacting the instructor and the worksite supervisor if issues or concerns arise.

 

B. In Class

Students will:

  • Further develop and demonstrate repertoire appropriate to each site;
  • Incorporate instructor feedback for continued learning;
  • Demonstrate musical progress as part of ongoing evaluation;
  • Participate in group discussions and ensemble work;
  • Further develop insight into client populations and the effectiveness of music.

 

C. After the On-Site Experiences

Students will:

  • Submit written work as assigned (e.g. self-reflection, journal, etc.).

 

The following is an example of the course structure:

Weeks 1-2: Seminar/tutorial

Weeks 3-6: Field experience (Worksite #1)

Weeks 7-8: Seminar/tutorial and field trip to Capilano University

Weeks 9-12: Field experience (Worksite #2)

Weeks 13 to end of term: Seminar/tutorial

Learning activities

The instructor will organize the worksite placements and field trip.

The on-site supervisors will provide tasks, supervise and give feedback on student playing and singing.

The instructor will meet with students in class to discuss on-site plans and provide suggestions and feedback.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.  Instructors may use a student's record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student's graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation must be clearly defined in the Instructor's Course Outline.

Students will be evaluated on the basis of Mastery / Non-mastery.  

  1. The instructor, in consultation with the worksite supervisors, will evaluate the student's attendance, musicianship, and participation / professionalism.  Written and practical assignments will be given to evaluate student progress.
  2. The following must be completed to receive a Mastery grade:
    • a minimum of twelve (12) hours of successful field experience (8 visits);
    • satisfactory participation as outlined by the instructor;
    • satisfactory assignment completion. 

 

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:

  • Apply guitar and vocal skills appropriately on-site;
  • Acquire and memorize appropriate songs for the worksites;
  • Demonstrate understanding of a music therapist's role in the workplace;
  • Engage musically in a group setting, with confidence.
Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester. Materials may include the following:

  • Guitar
  • Songbook package
  • Guitar strap
  • Portable music stand
  • Plectra
  • Capo

Requisites

Prerequisites

MUSC 2386

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

MUSC 1286

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for MUSC 2486
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

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