1) You have been commissioned to work on the theme music for Singapore United.

The client wants you to compose 1 original pieces of music.

Question 1a – Create name of Song #1 (fast tempo) (2 marks)

Create an original name for your first piece of music. Marks distribution: Originality of song’s name (max 1 mark)

Is the song name suitable for the Theme? (max 1 mark)

Question 1b – Audio Editing Plan of Song #1 (8 marks)

You may use the Sample Audio Plan in the Appendix section to create and show your own Audio Editing Plan in how you plan to compose each song. Please also insert this Audio Editing Plan of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of timing of audio tracks (max 1 mark)

Clarity of layout (max 1 mark) Clarity of description (max 1 mark)

Creativity of content (max 2 marks)

Use of descriptive track names (max 1 mark)

Demonstrated attention to detail and planning (max 2 marks)

Question 1c – Creation of Song #1 (16 marks)

Create an original piece of music in fast tempo with a uniquely Singapore style. It must be at least 24 measures long. You may choose to compose, arrange, improvise the music, and subsequently demonstrate your musical skills in the style of any music genre, for example, jazz, blues, classical, rock, new age, etc.

Use GarageBand to record your music. You can record your music first on one track. Then record another music riff on another track. Finally, you can change the tempo of the music (without changing the pitch of the notes) using Garageband.

• Use the Sound Loops Library inside GarageBand to enhance your music.

• Explore ways to add “cadences / turnarounds” to your music using GarageBand.

• Try to transpose suitable parts of your composition to add contrast and texture.

• Use the various software amplifiers, stomp boxes and sound effects inside GarageBand to make your keyboard music sound like other musical instruments. Explore ways to add sound effects like reverb, chorus, delay, etc.

• Export your music from GarageBand to iTunes.

• Inside iTunes, right-click on your file and convert your music file into MP3 format.

Question 1d – Transcribing the Score of Song #1 (5 marks)

Experiment with GarageBand or any other software to automatically transcribe the score sheet of your music composition. At the minimum, you must include the main melody of your music composition with accompanying chords inside your score sheet. Add performance directions into your score sheet. You may use the Composer’s Checklist in the Appendix section to prepare the performance directions. Please also insert the score sheet of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of transcription of main melody of song (max 2 marks)

Transcription of accompanying chords (max 1 mark)

Appropriate use of Music Performance Directions in score (max 2 marks)

2) You have been commissioned to work on the theme music for Singapore United.

The client wants you to compose 1 original pieces of music.

Question 2a – Create name of Song #2 (moderate tempo) (2 marks)

Create an original name for your second piece of music.

Marks distribution:

Originality of song’s name (max 1 mark)

Is the song name suitable for the Theme? (max 1 mark)

Question 2b – Audio Editing Plan of Song #2 (8 marks)

You may use the Sample Audio Plan in the Appendix section to create and show your own Audio Editing Plan in how you plan to compose each song. Please also insert this Audio Editing Plan of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of timing of audio tracks (max 1 mark)

Clarity of layout (max 1 mark) Clarity of description (max 1 mark)

Creativity of content (max 2 marks)

Use of descriptive track names (max 1 mark)

Demonstrated attention to detail and planning (max 2 marks)

Question 2c – Creation of Song #2 (16 marks)

Create an original piece of music in moderate tempo with a uniquely Singapore style. It must be at least 24 measures long. You may choose to compose, arrange, improvise the music, and subsequently demonstrate your musical skills in the style of any music genre, for example, jazz, blues, classical, rock, new age, etc.

Use GarageBand to record your music. You can record your music first on one track. Then record another music riff on another track. Finally, you can change the tempo of the music (without changing the pitch of the notes) using Garageband.

Use the Sound Loops Library inside GarageBand to enhance your music.

Explore ways to add “cadences / turnarounds” to your music using GarageBand.

Try to transpose suitable parts of your composition to add contrast and texture.

Use the various software amplifiers, stomp boxes and sound effects inside GarageBand to make your keyboard music sound like other musical instruments. Explore ways to add sound effects like reverb, chorus, delay, etc.

Export your music from GarageBand to iTunes.

Inside iTunes, right-click on your file and convert your music file into MP3 format

Hint: there are many voicings and loops of Asian musical instruments found in Singapore (for example the sitar and Asian percussion instruments) both inside the digital keyboard and inside GarageBand. You may consider including them in your music.

Please do not use any music or loops which are copyrighted work of other people in your music composition. For example, it is absolutely not allowed to perform “covers” of a famous pop star’s music; even if it is performed entirely by you. Neither would you be allowed to “sample” copyrighted music from commercial musicians’ albums. Your music must be totally original and contain at least some musical elements in the Singapore style.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of length of music according to Audio Editing Plan (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Music Tempo (max 2 marks) Appropriate use of Track volumes (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Multiple tracks creating layers (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Pan controls (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Effects and manipulation of sounds (max 2 marks)

Construction of a narrative: a clear beginning, middle and end, giving a sense of ‘story’ (max 2 marks)

Overall quality of the soundscape as an audio experience for the audience (max 2 marks)

Question 2d – Transcribing the Score of Song #2 (5 marks)

Experiment with GarageBand or any other software to automatically transcribe the score sheet of your music composition. At the minimum, you must include the main melody of your music composition with accompanying chords inside your scoresheet. Add performance directions into your score sheet. You may use the Composer’s Checklist in the Appendix section to prepare the performance directions. Please also insert the score sheet of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of transcription of main melody of song (max 2 marks)

Transcription of accompanying chords (max 1 mark)

Appropriate use of Music Performance Directions in score (max 2 marks)

3) You have been commissioned to work on the theme music for Singapore United.

The client wants you to compose 1 original pieces of music.

Question 3a – Create name of Song #3 (slow tempo) (2 marks)

Create an original name for your third piece of music.

Marks distribution:

Originality of song’s name (max 1 mark)

Is the song name suitable for the Theme? (max 1 mark)

Question 3b – Audio Editing Plan of Song #3 (8 marks)

You may use the Sample Audio Plan in the Appendix section to create and show your own Audio Editing Plan in how you plan to compose each song.

Please also insert this Audio Editing Plan of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of timing of audio tracks (max 1 mark)

Clarity of layout (max 1 mark) Clarity of description (max 1 mark)

Creativity of content (max 2 marks)

Use of descriptive track names (max 1 mark)

Demonstrated attention to detail and planning (max 2 marks)

Question 3c – Creation of Song #3 (16 marks)

Create an original piece of music in slow tempo with a uniquely Singapore style. It must be at least 24 measures long. You may choose to compose, arrange, improvise the music, and subsequently demonstrate your musical skills in the style of any music genre, for example, jazz, blues, classical, rock, new age, etc.

Use GarageBand to record your music. You can record your music first on one track. Then record another music riff on another track. Finally, you can change the tempo of the music (without changing the pitch of the notes) using Garageband.

• Use the Sound Loops Library inside GarageBand to enhance your music. • Explore ways to add “cadences / turnarounds” to your music using GarageBand.

• Try to transpose suitable parts of your composition to add contrast and texture.

• Use the various software amplifiers, stomp boxes and sound effects inside GarageBand to make your keyboard music sound like other musical instruments. Explore ways to add sound effects like reverb, chorus, delay, etc.

• Export your music from GarageBand to iTunes.

• Inside iTunes, right-click on your file and convert your music file into MP3 format.

Hint: there are many voicings and loops of Asian musical instruments found in Singapore (for example the sitar and Asian percussion instruments) both inside the digital keyboard and inside GarageBand. You may consider including them in your music. Please do not use any music or loops which are copyrighted work of other people in your music composition. For example, it is absolutely not allowed to perform “covers” of a famous pop star’s music; even if it is performed entirely by you. Neither would you be allowed to “sample” copyrighted music from commercial musicians’ albums. Your music must be totally original and contain at least some musical elements in the Singapore style.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of length of music according to Audio Editing Plan (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Music Tempo (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Track volumes (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Multiple tracks creating layers (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Pan controls (max 2 marks) Appropriate use of Effects and manipulation of sounds (max 2 marks)

Construction of a narrative: a clear beginning, middle and end, giving a sense of ‘story’ (max 2 marks)

Overall quality of the soundscape as an audio experience for the audience (max 2 marks)

Question 3d – Transcribing the Score of Song #3 (5 marks)

Experiment with GarageBand or any other software to automatically transcribe the score sheet of your music composition. At the minimum, you must include the main melody of your music composition with accompanying chords inside your score sheet. Add performance directions into your score sheet. You may use the Composer’s Checklist in the Appendix section to prepare the performance directions. Please also insert the score sheet of your music into your ECA’s word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of transcription of main melody of song (max 2 marks)

Transcription of accompanying chords (max 1 mark)

Appropriate use of Music Performance Directions in score (max 2 marks)

Question 4 – Create the “Making Of” Presentation (5 marks)

Using powerpoint or any other presentation software, to create a Project Management / Reflection Journal document of your music composition, music recording, music transcription and editing processes. Document and appraise how you use music audio technology in each stage of your music creation process. Mention the music and audio and computer problems you faced technically and how you managed to solve them. Cite the references of any resources used in APA, Harvard, or MLA format.

Marks distribution:

Clarity and Conciseness (max 2 marks)

Citation of resources used in APA, Harvard or MLA format (max 1 mark)

Technical content & presentation material (max 2 marks)

Integrative Capstone in Healthcare Management

Course: HCMT 490

Course Preparation Overview

Concepts and Process

This course will be unlike any others you have taken during your enrollment here at Champlain. This is a hybrid course that combines the mutual learning of a seminar while immersing you in a challenging, work-related field experience / project.

Note that this is an experience requiring some level and combination of management responsibilities, possibly including research, decision-making, problem solving, project management, leadership, and other management responsibilities.You will also be working on goals and activities that develop the Program and College Competencies, noted in a separate document.

In essence, this is a capstone to your educational career that will draw on all your learning to-date – your other courses, your job roles, and the relationships you have built.This is your chance to test your learning, to focus on your career interests and to demonstrate and develop your skills and what you have learned here at Champlain College.

Course Goals

• You will demonstrate self-initiative and develop independent learning skills by choosing, planning, developing and completing a challenging, real-world healthcare management experience.

This culminating project will showcase your acquired management skills and demonstrate your business-ready professionalism.The course does not rely on a traditional instructor-led format.It is an independent project-driven course that requires senior students to function in a relatively autonomous environment.It encourages and requires self-initiative, independence, time management and communication.

• You will exercise self-analysis and introspection by identifying a customized Capstone Field Experience that supports individual career goals and interests.

To ensure this happens, you will have reasonable latitude in the form that this culminating project may take.However, your project must fit into one or more of the designated project categories.Projects will be refined and approved via individual consultation and dialogue between you and your course faculty.

• You will apply your formal classroom training and utilize your accumulated business knowledge in the execution of your projects.Your project should give you the opportunity to apply, learn and grow in areas such as: project management, research, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, decision making, technology applications, teamwork, organizational analysis, interpersonal communication, professional writing, global awareness, time management and other business skills, all in the healthcare environment you will select.

• You will gain new insights into how work really gets done in modern organizations by meeting, observing and interacting with other healthcare professionals.

A successful experience should provide you with a better understanding of the overall business environment, expose you to new work experiences that enhance your resume, provide you with valuable employment references and expand your networking contacts within the local business community.

• You will undertake career exploration, identify professional development opportunities and prepare for life-long learning by gaining first-hand knowledge of an industry and a professional career track.

You will assemble a career-building portfolio that includes self-analysis exercises, potential job opportunities, graduate school and professional development alternatives, information on relevant professional organizations, and a complete resume with work samples.

• You will enhance your critical thinking and communication skills through the analysis, reflection and discussion of current articles or books that relate to your projects, identify best business practices and demonstrate how work gets done in modern healthcare organizations.

If you are new to business work, familiarity with these issues will support your career transition from student to healthcare management practitioner.If you already work in an organization, developing and enhancing your skills in these areas will enhance your opportunities for advancement.Analysis and discussion of your learning will take place via online class meetings, papers and update reports.

You will enhance your potential to become effective managers and healthcare leaders by developing and applying in a “real world setting” many of the Essential Competencies that have been identified by the College.These competencies are vital for your career success in the complex and rapidly changing world of healthcare and business.

Each of you will fulfill common requirements such as:

• Submitting the Project Proposal
• Preparing and submitting weekly progress reports
• Completion of regular project-related work and updates
• Participating in online seminar discussions
• Present a final written report.

And of course, every student is expected to demonstrate self-initiative, independence, time management, communication and critical and creative thinking!

Your experience can be a mix of Independent Learning Activity and/or Employer-sponsored/ task-focused Work-based Learning Activity and/or Career Exploration experience.

The Independent Learning Activity is a flexible learning experience that allows students considerable latitude to design a significant project that meets their unique aspirations and needs.It is appropriate for students who have a special professional interest that they want to pursue, or career interest they want to develop.Typically this will involve conducting field-based research.For example, you might want to prepare a comprehensive business plan for a new start-up service line; perhaps there is a new internal quality initiative you want to develop; or maybe there is a new approach to finance or insurance issues you want to pursue.One tangible outcome of this effort will be a well-documented professional report that describes your work, includes perspectives from as many of the previous HCMT course topic areas as possible, and documents the results, probably in the range of 25 pages in length.

Another alternative within this track is a research-based thesis.This would be ideal for students who have identified a very specific, focused aspect of healthcare management they would like to explore more deeply via significant independent research.These topics are expected to have a practical, applied focus (real problem solving and decision making), not just an abstract, theoretical one.Perhaps you want to know more about the real challenges healthcare organizations face when they try to serve new markets or implement new service lines; maybe you are curious to know what financial issues arise from certain regulatory initiatives; or perhaps you want to trace the history and evolution of the delivery of healthcare in a different country.Using sound primary and secondary research methods, you will investigate your topic and prepare a fully documented, comprehensive, detailed research or strategic analysis, including the perspectives from as many of the previous HCMT course topic areas as possible, probably in the range of 25 pages in length.

An Employer-sponsored, task-focused work-based learning activity is a traditional alternative and is for students who want to gain significant work experience within a particular organization or career track.You will enter an organization with the goal of helping to identify, analyze, address and resolve a problem situation that the organization is aware of, but has not yet been able to resolve.Or you will help to design and implement a plan to capitalize on an opportunity situation of which the organization is aware, but has not been able to take advantage of.Maybe a healthcare organization needs help setting up a community development event; maybe a physician practice needs help to design a marketing research survey; or perhaps an organization needs to have job descriptions created for its employees to address an identified organizational change process.

This work-based learning activity alternative is available for students who are currently employed full- or part-time and who wish to make a significant additional contribution to that workplace.You will undertake an employer-specified assignment that provides significant new learning experiences, which go well beyond your regular workplace duties. For example, your employer may need an employee handbook created; perhaps there is a marketing brochure or website that needs to be designed; or maybe your employer needs your assistance opening a new clinic or office, or selecting and installing a new computer system.The employer must be willing to provide you with the resources and support to pursue the project.A tangible outcome of this effort will be a well-documented professional report that describes your work and documents the results, and includes perspectives from as many of the previous HCMT course topic areas as possible, probably in the range of 25 pages in length.

The Career Exploration & Development work-based learning activity is designed for students with a specific job or career field in mind but who lack the experience or contacts to break into it or to move to management opportunities.It tries to address the timeless dilemma many of you face:you can’t get that first job because you lack experience; you can’t get the experience because no one will give you that first job.Perhaps you want to enter the healthcare insurance industry, but you lack any knowledge of this field; maybe you want to be a communications/media relations manager for a hospital, but you have never written professionally; perhaps you want to be a healthcare entrepreneur, but you are not sure if you can handle the stressful lifestyle.After careful preliminary exploration of the career field, you will find an appropriate employer who will provide a work-based learning activity.A “learning agreement” will be negotiated with that employer that will ensure your exposure to significant aspects of the career, including possible promotion.

During the term you may follow a planned rotation through various tasks, participate in workplace meetings, and attend career-related workshops, trade association meetings and other events.You will complete a variety of analytical exercises, interviews and self-assessment projects all designed to expose you to the realities of the career field you have chosen.A tangible outcome of this effort will be a well-documented professional report that describes your experience and documents the results, and includes perspectives from as many of the previous HCMT course topic areas as possible, probably in the range of 25 pages in length.

look up your hometown on Census.gov and really delve in to who lives and works there. What is the socioeconomic diversity (money made); what is the ethnic diversity (race); what is the gender make up; how many people own homes; what are the different age groups and percentages? See what sort of interesting information you find!

Create a word document and label it CensusExercise_LastName_FirstName. But of course, use your last name and first name.

Write a paragraph or so about what you found. You’ll be submitting this through Canvas and Turnitin will check for plagiarism, so be sure to use your own words.

After you write about what you found, create a list of 5 stories you think a news organization in your hometown should cover and then list to the side of each idea why you thing it is important for that audience.

We will go over these in class, but you should upload your work here before class for a grade.

Prompt: As you think about the process of developing your final project, consider any of the following and frame your response in one to two paragraphs:

Assignment:

• Did you have trouble finding information?
• What did you consider when making decisions on hardware, software, and computer procedures?
• What resources did you use when designing your final project?
• Are there any topics you found particularly interesting? Why?
• Were there particular topics you found more difficult than others? Explain briefly.
• How do the course materials relate to your future career plans?

To make this assignment easier my future career plans is to work as an IT Specialist in NYC once I complete my associates degree in Information Technology. My final project is also attached to help complete this assignment.