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Course Syllabus

MUSC 4901 Senior Capstone

  • Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
  • Department: Music
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
  • Prerequisites: Completion of all BMCM junior level courses, or permission of the instructor.
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2020
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2025
  • End Semester: Fall 2025
  • Optimum Class Size: 25
  • Maximum Class Size: 30

Course Description

This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the concepts and skills necessary for completion of all tracks of the Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Commercial Music, and is required of all students pursuing the degree. The course is project based; students will propose and complete projects designed to show their abilities and present these in a public forum, either live or online. Examples of these projects might include solo performances, audio or video recording of works, or the preparation of an online portfolio. In addition to completing the project, will learn or apply the skills necessary to present the project, including necessary computer, print, design, and marketing skills necessary to present their materials to the public.

Justification

The purpose of this course is to aid students as they transition from college to the workforce, or graduate school. This course is also where students codify and synthesize the skills obtained during their study.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop an online and social media presence.
  2. Students will develop a plan for the senior recital or project, identify a faculty panel, and get the faculty panel's approval for the recital or project.
  3. Students will assemble the materials for application to three graduate programs.
  4. Students will develop a portfolio representative of the skills obtained in the BMCM program.
  5. Students will develop professional bios, and resumes.
  6. Students will meet with industry professionals

Course Content

1. Develop a plan for the senior recital or project.2. Meet with industry professionals3. Develop a portfolio that shows skills mastered while in the BMCM program at Snow College4. Create an online and social media presence 5. Understand the role of unions in the music industry6. Investigate employment opportunities7. Seek information about the graduate school application process