Scholar Seminar

Directions: Using the song of your choice, answer the following questions:

What is the song about? 

Who is singing the song?

To whom is the song being addressed?

When is the song taking place?

Where is the song taking place?

What is the main conflict?

Will the conflict be resolved at the end?

If so, how will it be resolved?

Provide your name and the song name in your submission. Submit your answers HERE. 

Points Possible: 5

Directions: As you read the handout (also online here), think about the following question:

What does the author believe is crucial to the songwriting process?

Reflect and write at least one short paragraph on the above prompt. Submit your reflection HERE. 

Points Possible: 5

October 1, 2013

Introduction We will go over the syllabus, and welcome you back from Summer! Assignment: Follow scholarseminar.tumblr.com

October 8, 2013

Song Structure and Pathways We will how songs are structured and introduce two pathways to producing a song. Assignment: Short reflection on the pathway used to produce a song that you enjoy.

October 15, 2013

Song Structure and Pathways (Cont’d) We will focus on one pathway to producing a song and explore example songs. Assignment: Short reflection on the main idea and emotion behind a song of your choice.

October 22, 2013

Path of Your Song We will begin brainstorming and structuring your song. Assignment: None.

October 29, 2013

Writing Workshop We will work in small groups workshopping your songs, and we will look at an exemplar song assignment. Assignment: Submit the first draft of your song.

November 5, 2013

Group Appointments and Mini Lesson We will spend this session in small-groups working on our songs. We will introduce the class project. Assignment: None.

November 12, 2013

No Class

November 19, 2013

Group Appointments and Recording We will spend this session in a small groups, recording, and working on the class project.

Assignment: None.

November 26, 2013

No Class

December 3, 2013

Recording and Album Art We will spend this session finishing up recording and working on our class project. Assignment: None.

December 10, 2013

Recording and Album Art We will spend this session finalizing recording and the album. Assignment: Prep for your presentation. Projects Due: Song, Recording, and Album Art

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