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CREATIVITY:

Appreciate and learn how  same few resources (same music elements) can be explored to create  endless unique outcomes (distinct music pieces)

Expression:

Explore how music convey feelings and communicate intentions.

ACTIVE LISTENING:

Activate inner listening skills

Apply appropriate music terminology to describe /analyse what is heard.

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Understand how music is created electronically

Appreciate that music can be applied to a variety of contexts Perform/present electronic music

Hone crucial skills e.g. design-thinking, planning ahead, communication, taking risks to be creative

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CREATIVITY:

Apply open-mindedness in  embracing ambiguous creative journey

Explore creative strategies (eg SCAMPER, brainstorming )

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Hone planning strategies eg (time management, target setting, risk taking etc)

Exercise apt human values  in the creative process

Expression:

explore ways to express oneself and team through Music  (eg choice of instruments, song, style etc)

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Have I grown in creativity? Give evidence of your growth, if any.
I have grown in creativity as I came up with original ideas that were interesting and unique. For example, putting twists and interesting aspects to my FND dish

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Creativity:

I hope to be able to make food that I have never learnt before and present it aesthetically.

Project Management:

I hope to be able to make all my food within the given time and be organised while doing so.

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Creativity:
I hope to be able to step out of my comfort zone and try methods of art I have never tried before. I also want to be able to apply those learnt techniques onto a final piece of art.
Project Management:
I hope to be able to finish my projects on time with my best effort in every single piece.
Expression:
I hope the art I make can express an accurate representation of my personality and what creativity I can show.

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Creativity that can be used in my life:

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Absent for experiment lesson 1

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1) What did you do well? (time management, organisation of work, table management, etc)

I did well in terms of time management and organisation of work as I was clear in my steps and I could carry them out smoothly. Furthermore, my workspace was neat most of the time.

2) What are 2 areas you can improve on and why?

I can improve on the colour of my bread as it needs to be a bit more brown for the colour to pop out. I can also change the bowl that I put my garlic butter in as the bowl I chose was not the best option.

3) Evaluate the outcome of your product (colour, texture and taste)

I think that the taste was well balanced in all aspects and the texture showed the fluffiness of the bread. However, I think that the bread could have been more brown.

4) How has the experiment today helped with your decision making for the choice of the final dish for the practical ?

I will continue making the bread and garlic dip for the practical but I will consider adding half an egg and milk powder into my bread to make it fluffier. I will also change the presentation a little bit to make it look nicer.

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Information of the song I have /my group has chosen to learn

Song title  : Scars to your beautiful

Genre: Pop

Structure: Verse, Chorus

Key: C Major

Chords involved: C major, E minor, D major

2 facts about the genre of the song:

- Modern pop music grew out of 1950s rock and roll
- They have a good rhythm, a catchy melody, and are easy to remember and sing along to.

Discovery 1:
Share 2 new learnings about the instrument I have chosen to learn:

Instrument: Guitar

2 new learnings:

- The chords are repetitive
- There does not have to be many chords in order to play a song

Discovery 2: Share 1 new learning for each of the following:

Chord progression:

- Constant repetition of chords
- Creates ostinato

Metre:

Beat:

Others:

My target for next week:
To be able to play the guitar fluently with my group mates.

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❏    Identify at least 3 dishes.

❏    Consider their manipulative skills and how they can be modified to be healthier.

❏    Choose 1 to prepare, cook and serve.  Include recipe (ingredients and methods).

❏    Provide reasons why your chosen dish is healthier.  You may use the following nutritional tools (check Google Site):

❏    Healthy Diet Pyramid

❏    Recipe Analysis

❏    Healthy Plate

❏    Balanced Diet

❏    Food Labels

❏    RDA

❏ Healthy Methods of Cooking

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One area I learnt from the past module that i want to improve in this module:
I learnt about time management as I had trouble staying staying on task in last year's music module. I want to improve on my creativity as I often complete my tasks without stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things.

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What are some prominent genres of EDM?

Techno, Electro, Trance, House

What similarities do different genres of EDM share?

EDM -  bass,  rhythm, melody
Embelishment - editing
Supplementary - layers/loops
Foundation
Melodic, Lots of synth, highly danceable

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Create 2 rhythmic patterns for your accompaniment part learnt in session 1: a) relaxed, laid back style.  b) Upbeat , lively style

Discovery 1:
The playing of the instrument: 2 new observations I learnt:

Instrument:

2 new observations: (eg position shifting, pitching etc )

Discovery 2:
Share 2 new learning for each of the following:

Tempo:

Rhythm of accompaniment :

Others:

Practice :
Deposit your individual recording / shared link of your playing here:

REFLECTION:
1 thing I learnt about myself today:

My target for next week:

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Have I grown in project management (executive functioning) ? Give evidence of your growth, if any.
I managed to grow in my time management as I managed to submit work I believe is of quality within the given time. For example, EDM and the art project.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?

What can I do to improve?

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Project Management that can be used in my life:

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1. Music can motivate and bond people. Do you agree?
I learnt that music can have different impacts on people in the aspect of motivation. Some songs make the person more cheerful and positive while others feel more empowering. Music is extremely important in motivation.
With reference to "Drunken Sailor" and "Do you Hear the People Sing", how do the following music elements create that effect?

Timbre/Dynamics/Others
Timbre - tone colour
Dynamics - growth of sound volume

Compare the usage between the 2 pieces.

Tonality- Major (happy-ish)
Minor (sad-ish)
Chromatic/Pentatonic/Whole tone/Modes

Beat- Number of counts in a bar

Rhythm - small/large subdivisions (even or uneven)

Tempo- fast slow, changing

Structure -___________________

2. What is a song that you like that motivates you?  How does the music make you feel that way?
I like the song "Rise Up" as I think that it is a very motivating song. It teaches me that no matter how broken one can be, they will always rise up. I think that the messages inspires me and I myself do face many challenges and feel hopeless sometimes. However, listening to the song reassures me that everything will be fine.

3. How is expression through singing different from instrumental music ?
I think that lyrics play a part in expression. The instrumental may have a certain vibe or feel to it that is inspiring but the lyrics are what make it even more meaningful. With different lyrics, different stories can be told and expressed.

4. What is one value/skill/thing you have learnt today and how can you apply it?

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Search and listen to different genres of EDM on YouTube. Insert a link to one track that you particularly like here:

Title of piece:

Artist:

EDM Genre:

What did you like about the music?

What features of music placed it within this genre?

Listen to the introduction (or ~30s of music). How did the artist layer the music?

Re-creation of opening on Bandlab - Insert link to project here:

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Have I grown in expression? Give evidence of your growth, if any.
I have grown in expression as I am now able to express my thoughts and feelings through all forms of art. I managed to express my thoughts through my painting in art.

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Expression that can be used in my life:

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Themes Explored in the Aesthetics Modules

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Themes Explored in the Aesthetics Modules

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Active Listening:

Song 1: La Donna E Mobile

1. Meter: How many beats is the piece in?

2. Tonality: Is this piece in a major or minor key?

3. Style: Describe the style of singing. Describe the vocal type.

4. Rhythm:What do you notice about the usage of the main idea's rhythm?

5. How does the performer end the piece? What do you think he was trying to do?

6. Accompaniment: What ensemble accompanies the singer?

Song 2: Phantom of the Opera
(theme song)

1. Mood: What is the mood created by the music?

2. Scale: What kind of scale do you hear in the opening?

3. Bass line: Describe the bass line of the piece.

4. Timbre and Instrumentation: What instruments are used? How do they affect the music?

5. Tonality and meter: Compare the 2 pieces and identify the difference.

Food for Thought

SOCIAL CONTEXT:
Shakespeare once stated in one of his works: "Life is but a stage…”. Discuss how musical and opera reflect life.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CONTEXT:
How does music and visual art bring interest to these libretto (literary form)? What are your thoughts about the interactions and impact of these various arts genre combined?

What is one value/skill/thing you have learnt today and how can you apply it?

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Group performance and assessment

REHEARSAL AS AN ENSEMBLE

AS AN ENSEMBLE, discuss how you will now organise the various rhythms amongst your players to create the style/ mood of the piece.

Record your decision and reasons using your own form of notation.

Deposit this here.

EVALUATION

Use the following for self and peer assessment

Discuss the details of the criteria as a group in your evaluation.

Deposit the descriptors here:

Group Assessment:
Pitch: /5
Rhythm: /5
Tempo: /5
Coordination: /5

Overall Qualitative Review of self and peer performance:

REFLECTION:
1-2 values you have picked up  in the ensemble process:

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What are my plans and aspirations for 2022 and beyond in using these skills and knowledge for self and  community?

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What are my plans and aspirations for 2022 and beyond in using these skills and knowledge for self and  community?

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I plan to use the hard skills I have learnt like cooking and painting to relax when I am bored or stressed and use the soft skills like resilience and creativity in everything that I am doing. For example, AAs and projects or anything. I can use the qualities of empathy and care to contribute to the community.

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❏    In what ways have you met the task demands? (Keywords : healthy, manipulative skills)

My bread was fluffy and looked aesthetically pleasing (brown enough). My proofing was successful and I had used the healthier alternatives to make my bread. Furthermore, I think that my plating made a plain-looking bread look quite interesting :)

❏    Reflect on the practical test session

❏    Were you able to manage time?

My partner and I were organised and finished our clean up before the extra time was given. Things had gone according to plan and there was not a specific area that took up too much time.

❏    Did you face difficulties?  How did you overcome them?

I used an oven that I was worried was not working well because my bread was baking slowly. Hence, I used what I had learnt from my experiment session and changed the settings of the oven such that it baked my bread faster.

❏    How would you have done it differently?

I would not have done it differently as I am very satisfied with the process and end result :D

❏    Reflect on the food blogging process

❏    How useful were the nutritional tools?

The nutritional tools were helpful in helping me understand the difference between unhealthy options and healthy options. I could identify the ingredients that were considered unhealthy and cut down on those.

❏    How manageable were the manipulative skills for you?

The manipulative skills were manageable and was not very stressful.

How purposeful were the experimentation lessons in helping you come up with your final creation?

The experimentation lesson helped me to get feedback from the teacher and experience making the bread in school which is different from at home. It was definitely good to let us explore on our own and try things out.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
(Eg 2. My proudest moment was when my composition was impactful - it has an emotional effect on the performers and/or the listeners.
Eg 1. I could use my composition for a purpose (such as a phone ringtone) or event (Chinese New Year celebrations).
My proudest moment was when I could tell the difference between major and minor keys and 3 and 4 beats in a bar. I had learnt them before in primary school but had forgotten them, hence being able to understand music makes me proud.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
(Eg. The greatest challenge was to be different from other groups as there is temptation to copy others.)
My greatest challenge was being creative as I am not a very creative person so coming up with new ideas was tough.

What can I do to improve?
(Eg. To encourage my team members to give their best, and get every member to be fully involved in the group project.)
I can listen to more genres of music to familiarise myself with them.

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What did your client think of your draft? What did she like, and what does she think could be improved on?

Self-Evaluation/Check-List:

Am I meeting my client's requirements? (refer to your original contract)
Yes / No

Have I included a variety of loops and varied the texture? Yes / No

Have I created a build-up (riser, screamlead, subdivisions) and drop?
Yes / No

If you answered no to any of the above, press on with the music-making!

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EMBARKING ON A NEW SONG
As a group:
So a cover for a new song, preferably of a different style/genre from the previous sessions.

As an individual:
Consider : a)exploring a new instrument or b)mastering the existing instrument

INFORMATION OF SONG:

Song title  : Memories

Genre: Pop

Structure:

Key:

Chords involved:

2 facts about the genre of the song:

DISCOVERY :
Share new learnings for each of the following:

Tonal balance:

Dynamics:

Others:

RECORDING :
Deposit your recording / shared link of your playing here:

REFLECTION:
Things I learnt about myself / music today :
I learnt that I have an interest in the guitar as it is fun to play :)

My/Our target for next week:
For everyone to be able to play up the whole song individually first.

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Upload your completed contract here at the start of your project.

Insert the link to your BandLab project here:

(open your project, click on the icon next to ‘start session’. A ‘Collaborators’ box should pop up. Click ‘copy link’ and insert it here)

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

What is Unisonance?

What is Nationalism?

Why is Identity important? How can music give us a sense of identity?

Identity (session I)

What is the structure of the national song?

How is the climax of the music associated with the lyrics?

Who is the composer/lyricist?

What are the musical traits that make the song catchy?

Social empathy: What is the role of music in creating a sense of identity?  Why is identity (any type) so important to people?

Identity (session II)

How does Singapore music sound different from other cultures?

Is Dick Lee’s/  Sam Willow’s works considered Nationalistic? Why?

Social Empathy: If you were to choose a write a song about a social issue, what would you want it to sound like?

Choose a local piece and find out the following:

What makes a song a folk /traditional song?

What is the structure of the song?

What are the musical traits that gives character to the piece?

What is the chord progression of the song?

Identity (session III)

What can ethnic music reveal to us about its culture?

Why is ostinato/ call and response often found in ethnic music?

What are scales and how are they created?

Notation: Share how you would notate your music instead of using the current Western method.

Social Empathy: How can Music help to bridge differences and embrace diversity?

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#throwback: Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

Throughout this project, what are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

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Putting together..

Group performance and assessment

REHEARSAL AS AN ENSEMBLE

AS AN ENSEMBLE, discuss :

how you will work towards the evaluation criteria towards a good performance

what is your timeline and strategy

Have someone record and share your planning & musical decisions using your own form of notation /recording system.

Deposit this document here.

EVALUATION:

Group Assessment:
Pitch: /4
Rhythm: /4
Tempo: /4
Dynamics: /4
Blend/ Balance: /4

Overall Qualitative Review of self and peer performance:

REFLECTION:
1-2 values you have picked up  in people management/ working as a team:

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What are the various ways intensity can be built in music?

How does music intensity affect physical response?

What is program music?

Global citizenship will supersede national identity in future. Discuss.

Activity:

1.  Create a sequential movement (story line / title optional) to reflect the emotional journey conjured by the music

2. Draw up a chart to reflect its musical elements and journey. Include reasons to decision making of movement.

3. Journal your experience.

4. Deposit your group video/ shared link to group video here.

Social empathy: How can music and movement be of use?

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Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

Throughout these project, what are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

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A. LISTENING AND RESPONDING

1. What is the emotional journey of this piece? What is the visual image you see ?

2. What aspects of the music make you draw in this way? Think in terms of colour, space, texture, dynamics

3. How is your drawing different/ similar to your peer? How is your drawing representative of the music?

4. What does it tell you about interpretation and perception?

5.  Explain the decisions you make in creating the background music using elements of music.

6. Deposit your drawing / shared link of your drawing here!

7. Extension activity: Make a card with your drawing inspired  a piece of music associated to the message you would like to give to the receipient.

B. PAIR /GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1.  What will a colourless world look like?

2. How can colour and blend in visual art affect emotions?

3. How is music similar to visual art?

4. What is tempo, timbre, texture and harmony in music?

5. What is tempo in Art?

6. What impact is created by colour and blend in visual art?

7. What can colour and blend create in visual art?

8. How can perception be expressed through Music and Art?

9. Social Empathy: How can music and Art improve community life?

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1. Which is more powerful: Music or Words?

2. What are the criteria of good word setting?

ACTVITY:

1. Choose a song that you like.

2.  Set new lyrics related to a uplifting topic of your choice

3. presentation and peer review

4. Deposit  your song/ rap recording and lyrics  / shared links here.

5. Share your experience here. What have you discovered about word setting for music?

Social empathy: How can music and words be used to make a difference in life? what have you discovered about the power of synergy?

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What is the difference between sound and music?

How does music intensity reflect human emotions?

ACTIVITY
Active Listening

1.Watch the video.

2.Is the extract considered as music? Why?

Social empathy: How can tuneless music be used to make a difference in the community?

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Title of song:
Areas of listening:
a)
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c)
d)
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Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

I managed to achieve

What are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

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Beat and Rhythm
Beats - Number of counts in a bar
Rhythm - small/large subdivisions
- even or uneven
Beat and Tempo
Tempo - fast slow, changing
Tonality
Major - happy-ish
Minor - sad-ish
Chromatic/Pentatonic/Whole tone/Modes
Timbre/Dynamics/Others
Timbre - tone colour
Dynamics - growth of sound volume

Instrument played: Guitar
- I learnt about the chord types and the rhythmic pattern of the song "Your Scars To Your Beautiful"
- As this is a new instrument that I have never played before, it was hard to switch between chords as the song was too fast. I hope to be able to overcome this by memorising the chords at home.
- I exercised resilience today. Although I could not get some chords right, I did not give up on the guitar simply because it was tough to play
- I learnt that music can have different impacts on people in the aspect of motivation. Some songs make the person more cheerful and positive while others feel more empowering. Music is extremely important in motivation.

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(Take on me, synth-pop)
Initial response
exciting, cheerful, funky, hyper
Instrumentation
Drums (loud), electric keyboard, electric guitar
Structure
consistent beat, repetitive, (four beats in a bar, four bars in a frame)

EDM -  bass,  rhythm, melody
Techno, Electro, Trance, House
What do they have in common?
Embelishment - editing
Supplementary - layers/loops
Foundation
Melodic, Lots of synth, highly danceable

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Guess
M - melody
U - understanding, unanimous
S - synchrony
I - identical
C - culture, compatibility

What are some aspects in music that will create a sense of identity to its listeners?

Possibilities:
- Instruments
- Tonality (pentatonic, asian)
- Lifestyle, culture related information in lyrics

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?

My proudest moment was when I was able to plate bake something in 1 hour on my own that I had planned for a long time. I felt proud as I was able to use my own creativity to plan how to make my product aesthetically pleasing and tasty yet healthy and it felt good when I had actually carried out what I had planned.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?

My greatest challenge was trying to make everything within the given time. I had achieved it in the end but the process was definitely stressful.

What is the value(s) that I would like to share?

I would like to share resilience because in the first FND lesson, I had made a mistake by forgetting to add an ingredient into my food. However, I did not believe that I was bad at FND just because of that incident so I tried my best to write everything down in the next few lessons and managed to make nice food :D

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Milo pancakes with fruit toppings :D

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Custard tarts with fruit toppings

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Bread (Nutella and peanut butter)

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Chicken rice

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Chicken curry with roti prata

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