Title III/Activity I:  Spring 2007 Mini-grant Project Proposal

Submit proposals electronically to Andrea Hardin, Title III Activity Director

 

DEADLINE:  February 19, 2007

 

 

Name:   Michael McGhee

Date:   2/07/2007

Division/Dept.:   Fine Arts/Music

Phone:  757-2433

 

Specify if this is an application for:

 

Stipend, up to $1,500. 

 

One Course Reduction subject to Department Chair & DeanŐs approval.

X

Equipment, up to $1,800 per person listed on the application.

 

Narrative:  Please answer these questions:

 

  1. List all courses and/or other student-centered learning activities which you anticipate will be impacted if your proposal is accepted.

 

MUS 150:  From Bach to Rock

MUS 331/332S:  History of Music

MUS 231:  Form and Analysis

 

  1. Describe how the project will impact your teaching and explain any innovative strategies you have developed.

 

This proposal is for Time-Sketch Editor software.  With this software, students can create interactive diagrams of a recorded composition for use in class presentations.  Students synchronize their analysis of a piece with timings on a CD so that significant events in the music are pointed out as they are heard.  The students are exposed in various music classes to these interactive listening outlines but currently have no way to create one of their own.  Specifically, students are required to present analysis of pieces in MUS 231 and MUS 332S.  With the purchase of this software, the students will be required to use the technology in their presentations.  I can also use the software to create diagrams of additional pieces for MUS 150 and MUS 331/332.   Music students who choose to present their senior integrative experience can also take advantage of the software. 

 

  1. Discuss how your project might have benefits extending beyond the proposed project period and scope.

 

This software will be used beyond the current semester.

 

 

  1. List all items needed for this project proposal and include the estimated cost of each.

 

Time-Sketch Editor (Lab Pack for 5 computers)              $200.00

 

  1. Will you require special training?  If yes, describe.

 

No.

 

  1. Describe plans to assess impact on students.

 

Students will be able to comment on the use of the new software in course evaluations.  Also, discussions with students on the effectiveness of the software will help to determine the value of the software in enhancing the studentsŐ education.