These are the steps we will be moving through, either formally or informally, with each composition we create.
For our first compositions, we will be following the steps of the Creative Process very formally so you can see how it works. Today, we'll take care of Step 1: Challenging and Inspiring, Step 2: Imagining and Generating, Step 3: Planning and Focusing and Step 4: Exploring and Experimenting.
1. Challenging and Inspiring.
You will be asked to bring in some listening examples. For first year students, you will be asked to find music with a "great beat" or "cool rhythm". For second year students, you will be asked to bring in an example of a catchy jingle. We will discuss these examples together, defining criteria that make a "great beat" and a "catchy jingle".
2. Imagining and Generating
On your own or with a peer, you will start to explore the creative possibilities in Garage Band. For some of you this will not be a new exploration, for others it may. Start to explore the different instruments and synthesized sounds, and start to put together your own "great beat" or "catchy jingle".
3. Planning and Focusing
Together as a class we will discuss the requirements for your first creation assignment. These will be recorded on the board and notated in the next blog post as we continue our explorations.
4. Experimenting and Exploring
Move to a more focused exploration on your own in Garage Band now. Decide what sounds you like, which you don't. What interesting musical aspects you want to incorporate in your rhythm or jingle. Think about the examples we listened to and the requirements we came up with as you explore...
Which leads us to... CREATION ASSIGNMENT #1
Gr. 11 - Rhythm Assignment
1. At least 8-16 bars long.
2. At least 3 different tracks.
3. Bass line.
The goal is create a rhythm that is interesting!
Gr. 12 - Jingle Assignment
1. At least 8-16 bars.
2. At least 4 different tracks.
The goal is to create a jingle that is catchy!
Gr. 11 - Rhythm Assignment
1. At least 8-16 bars long.
2. At least 3 different tracks.
3. Bass line.
The goal is create a rhythm that is interesting!
Gr. 12 - Jingle Assignment
1. At least 8-16 bars.
2. At least 4 different tracks.
The goal is to create a jingle that is catchy!
5. Producing Preliminary Work
Now that we know the requirements of our compositions, we can begin to produce our own rhythms and jingles. This should mostly be a solitary task.
6. Revising/Refining
When you have produced a good first product, we will be sharing it with a peer. We will aim to do this by Wednesday Feb 4.
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