LHUM-100 Artistry, Creativity and Inquiry Seminar

Berklee College of Music - Professional Education Division

Liberal Arts Department
Spring 2015
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Course Chair
Dr. Simone Pilon, Chair, Liberal Arts
Course Description
Artistry, Creativity and Inquiry Seminar provides an introduction to the life of
the creative and curious mind. In this course, students explore their own creative
process, reflect on their life choice as musicians, and examine the role of the artist
in society. Students learn how to ask questions and find answers about topics and
issues that affect the choices they make personally, professionally and creatively at
Berklee and beyond college. Students also evaluate their abilities and interests in
order to develop college and career goals, and to begin the process of selecting a
major. In addition, students begin maintaining their Berklee College of Music
electronic portfolio. Taught by faculty who also serve as students first semester
advisors, Artistry, Creativity and Inquiry Seminar provides a creative and
reflective atmosphere that encourages students to participate actively in their own
learning. Students engage in discussion, getting to know the faculty member and
each other.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explore their life choice as a musician and artist
2. Evaluate their abilities and interests
3. Explore an education and career plan, applying college success skills, as needed
4. Consider the role of the musician in society
5. Articulate how they want to present themselves as artists
Course Materials
Weekly readings faculty members choice
Required Advising Assignments for Students (Mandatory to pass the course)
1. Meet with peer advisor, as appropriate
2. Meet with faculty advisor individually at least twice during the semester (built
into course schedule).
3. Attend Majors Fair
4. Attend at least one LiveWell or related event
5. Attend at least one CDC event
6. Visit the Library, Learning Center, the College Center for Writing and English as a
Second Language, and/or other academic support services, as appropriate
Grade Determination
Details of each assignment are available in the course schedule and additional information
is on OL.

Whats my story?
Artist statement
Arc of a career
Song critique
Learn more about your artist
Final presentation
Various activities
Class participation, homework, etc.
Attendance

10% of final grade

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15% of final grade
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5% of final grade
15% of final grade
10% of final grade
20% of final grade
Mandatory

Attendance and Punctuality

LHUM-100 Attendance and Punctuality Policy
This class is designed as a seminar. Students participate in discussions and share their
ideas with others in the class. A class of this nature succeeds when all members faithfully
attend, arrive on time and fully participate. Therefore, attendance and participation are
mandatory.
You are allowed only one unexcused absence. After that, the final grade is
reduced by a grade per absence. After three absences, you will fail the class.
Please note that three late arrivals (less than 30 minutes) constitute one absence. Two
late arrivals (more than 30 minutes) constitute one absence.
Occasionally, unusually extreme weather conditions, severe illness or injury, or personal
issues arise unexpectedly and may affect your ability to attend class. If you find yourself in
such a situation, please communicate with the faculty member immediately. It remains the
responsibility of the student to stay informed about calendar, assignment, or policy
changes.
College Attendance Policy
Attendance is required in all classes, private lessons, instrumental labs, and ensembles,
beginning with the first scheduled meeting. Absences must be addressed directly with the
course instructor to determine impact on student progress and/or overall grade. The
faculty member may also provide more specific information on attendance policies.
Classes, labs, and ensembles are scheduled to start promptly on the hour and end at ten
minutes before the hour. Late arrival is both unprofessional and disruptive.
Berklee recognizes that its students will be presented with professional opportunities, such
as job interviews, auditions for professional positions or graduate school, and exceptional
performance opportunities (including those sponsored by Berklee). Students hoping to
take advantage of such opportunities are not excused from course assignments or
deadlines, and are required to discuss the ramifications of any related absences with their
course instructors in advance.
Other Class Policies and Information
Late Work
The assignments for the class are detailed on the syllabus. Students are responsible
for meeting all deadlines. All coursework must be submitted prior to the start of
class. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.

Academic Honesty
Berklee College of Music insists on academic honesty. Unless the assignment explicitly is a
group project, all of the work in this class must be a students own. The source of all
information in any written assignment must be cited properly, whether it is a quotation,
paraphrase, summary, idea, concept, statistic, picture, or anything else students get from
any source other than their own immediate knowledgeincluding the Internet. Writers
give credit through accepted documentation styles, including parenthetical citation,
footnotes, or endnotes; a simple listing of books and articles at the end of an essay or
article is not sufficient. Plagiarismnot giving proper credit to a source and thereby
passing off someone elses material or idea as ones ownis a type of intellectual theft
and deceit and cannot be tolerated in an academic setting. Plagiarism may result in a
failing grade for the assignment or course, and possible dismissal from the College. It is
the students responsibility to be aware of and abide by the rules governing plagiarism,
fraud, and cheating found in the College Bulletin under the section "Honesty in Academic
Work and in Scholarly and Professional Practice." If students have any questions about
what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, please talk with a reference librarian, ask the
faculty member, or refer to a writing handbook.
Support Services
English as a Second Language Tutors, contact Professor Peter Gardner, 617/747-8186
or go to the Liberal Arts office, room 334, 7 Haviland
Center for College Writing and English as a Second Language, Room 110, 7 Haviland.
For information contact Dr. Doug Kohn, 617/747-8491, or go to the Liberal Arts office,
room 334, 7 Haviland. To schedule a session: Students should stop by the Center to
sign up for an appointment (a notebook is available outside of the Center all hours that
the building is open. Students are welcome to drop in to see if a tutor is available, but it
is strongly recommended that students sign up ahead of time. Generally, its not a
good idea to wait until the last minute. Keep in mind that sessions tend to fill up,
especially during mid-terms and finals.
Counseling/Advising Center, 3rd Floor, Uchida Building, 921 Boylston, 617/747-231
Stan Getz Library and Media Center, 150 Mass. Ave
Disclosure of Disability
Students who need support or academic assistance because of a disability may be
eligible for academic accommodations through the Disability Services staff in the
Counseling and Advising Center. All accommodation requests require a minimum
two-week advance notice to faculty.
For more information contact the CAC at 617 747-2310 to arrange an appointment
with a Disability Service staff member at the CAC in 939 Boylston St.
Communication
Students are expected to check their Berklee email and Campus Cruiser frequently (at
least twice a week) throughout the semester for course announcements and information.
Class Schedule
Week 1
Topic: Welcome, introduction, syllabus
Homework - due Week 2

What is my story?
Personality test

Week 2
Topic: Artist Statements
Homework - due Week 3
Draft artist statement
Pick your person or group
Virtual scavenger hunt
Week 3
Activities planned by peer advisor
One-on-one meetings with faculty advisor
Week 4
Visiting Artist: Patrice Rushen.
Meet in David Friend Recital Hall
Homework - due Week 5
Reflection on Patrice Rushens visit
Weeks 5
Visit to the library
Homework - due Week 6
Reflection on major/minor fair
Week 6
Homework - due Week 7
Your artists career arc
Your arc and genealogy
Week 7
Homework - due Week 8
Prepare song critique
Week 8
Song critiques
Week 9
Song critiques
Week 10
Registration
Week 11
One-on-one meetings: Opportunity for students and faculty to meet to talk
about the semester, spring schedules, any issues the student might be
experiencing, and ways to resolve them. A schedule will be determined by
the instructor and normal class sessions will not be held. Students are
required to attend their meeting. Failure to do so will result in an absence.

Week 12
One-on-one meetings continued
Homework - due Week 13
Learn more about your artist
Week 13
Review artist statements
Homework - due Week 14
Final artist statement
Prepare for final presentation
Week 14
Final presentations
Week 15
Final presentations