Sunday, March 16, 2008
-i love cooking. i just hate it when my apartment has to smell like what i cooked for the day! today's scent being curry.
-the rate i'm meeting new people is just insane. if only i had a way to store all those names.
-NS really does make one miss books. a lot. considering that i've been doing serious mugging though there is no apparent need to.
-the way Christians outside singapore interpret God's word can be so different and revealing. very interesting.
-cannot live without my macbook.
t
Saturday, March 01, 2008
music
can't wait for school to start. guess its not only the books and mugging i've been missing dearly.. but it's also that i'm going to study music! how awesome is that! finally studying a subject i love.
Description
An introduction to the main elements of music for non-music students. Drawing from a
broad range of musical examples, the subject explores fundamental musical concepts
including rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, tempo, dynamics, and form, and
how they interrelate in music. The course will also provide a basic introduction to the
graphical representation of music and an overview of the distinguishing features of
various musical styles. Although the main emphasis will be on Western art music,
examples from non-Western musical traditions and from popular music will also be
included.
Objectives
On completion of this subject students will have acquired
- a working vocabulary for discussing, describing and analysing music
- an ability to engage in active listening
- a range of critical skills that will allow them to understand music at a deeper level
and to think conceptually about music
- the resources to become life-long, enthusiastic and appreciative music listeners
Assessment
- Four listening tests (10 % each), to be taken throughout the semester
- One written assignment equivalent to 4000 words (35 %) due at the end of
semester
- One in-class presentation (15 %), to be delivered during the second half of
semester
- Attendance and class involvement (10%)
God totally answered my prayers! and i get to take acoustic guitar modules next year! i'm set
good music for the week
t