Asynchronous Academy

AMU 3O

Department
MUSIC
Credit Value
1.0
Development Date
2024

Asynchronous Academy AMU 3O

Course Overview

This course is structured differently from most you've taken. Here's everything you need to know.

  • Practice Units and Exam Task: A self-directed course with four Practice Units and an exam task. Each Practice Unit should take about 20 hours to complete. Assignments include:
    1. Critical Analysis Discussion (45 minutes)
    2. Practice Plan Assessment Form (75 minutes)
    3. Practice Plan (25 minutes)
    4. Practice Logs (20 hours)
    5. Training Montage (25 minutes)
    6. Performance Video (60 minutes)
  • Method Book: The course is accessible for any instrument. Choose a method book suitable for your instrument and development level. Suggestions include:
    • Guitar: Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Leavitt - A Modern Method for Guitar
    • Piano: Faber Adult Piano Adventures
    • Classical Strings: Essential Elements for Strings
    • Band Instruments: Tradition of Excellence

Assignments

  • Critical Analysis Discussion: Develop listening skills by discussing a piece of music with a collaborator.
  • Practice Plan Assessment Form: Monitor progress and set goals.
  • Practice Plan & Logs: Create a plan to guide your practice and track your progress.
  • Training Montage Video: Record yourself practicing to receive feedback.
  • Performance Video: Showcase progress at the end of each unit.
  • Exam Task: Demonstrate overall mastery and plan to engage with the musical community.

Course Outline

  • Creating & Performing
    • Apply the creative process in performance and composition
    • Use the elements of music in creation
    • Employ various techniques and technologies
  • Reflecting, Responding & Analyzing
    • Use critical analysis when interpreting music
    • Understand the role of music in society
    • Reflect on skill development
  • Building Foundations
    • Understand music theory and terminology
    • Practice responsible performance conventions

Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment As Learning: Practice Plan Assessment Forms help monitor progress.
  • Assessment For Learning: Training Montage Videos provide feedback.
  • Assessment Of Learning: Used to calculate grades with assignments in Conversation (20%), Product (20%), Observation (30%), and Observation & Product (30%).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Course Pacing: Proceed at your own pace within 12 months of registration.
  • Types of Assignments: Three types - Assessment as Learning, Assessment for Learning, and Assessment of Learning.
  • Contact: Communicate with teachers via Google Chat.

Resources Needed

  • A method book for your instrument
  • A device meeting Google’s System Requirements
  • Video and audio recording device (most smartphones are sufficient)
  • A tripod or stand for recording