Learning Literacies

Defined as ‘the range of practices that underpin effective learning in a digital age’” (LLiDA,

2009).

Leeds College of Music

Specialist Music Conservatoire

FE, HE and Postgrad

Classical, Jazz, Popular Music and Music Production

New BA and Foundation Degrees developed in

Summer 2010, launched in September 2011.

Opportunity to embed Learning Literacies in the

curriculum.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

SPECIALIST STUDYSPECIALIST STUDY (30)

One of: Specialist Study Performance 1Specialist Study Composition 1 Specialist Study Music Production 1

SPECIALIST STUDY (30)

One of:Specialist Study Performance 2Specialist Study Composition 2Specialist Study Music Production 2

SPECIALIST STUDY (40)

One of:Specialist Study Performance 3Specialist Study Composition 3Specialist Study Music Production 3

SPECIALIST GROUP STUDY (30)

One of:Specialist Group Study Performance 1Specialist Group Study Music Production 1

SPECIALIST GROUP STUDY (30)

One of:Specialist Group Study Performance 2Specialist Group Study Music Production 2

SPECIALIST GROUP STUDY (30)

One of:Specialist Group Study Performance 3Specialist Group Study Music Production 3

SPECIALIST PROJECT 1 (10) SPECIALIST PROJECT 2 (10)SPECIALIST PROJECT 3 (10)

MUSICIANSHIP

MUSICIANSHIP 1 (30)

MUSICIANSHIP 2 (20)

MUSICIANSHIP 3 (20)

Choose one:

Computer-Based Composition

Electroacoustic Composition

Composition and Production for Film and Television

Music and Ideology 2

Musical Direction 2

MUSICIANSHIP 2 (10)

Choose one:

Sequencing, Sampling and Synthesis

Music for the Moving Image

Music and Ideology 1

Musical Direction 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 1 (20)

Working in the Creative Industries

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 2a (10)

Choose one:

Business Skills

Introduction to Music Tuition

Self Promotion

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 2b (10)

Choose one :

Introduction to Music Journalism

Music Marketing

Music in the Community

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 3 (20)

Choose one:

Music Journalism Project

Events Management Project

Community Music Project

Working in the Creative Industries 1st Year module that is common to all pathways.

Online Learning Literacies course compulsory part of this module.

Compulsory Online Course

The course aims to develop students’ core information, communication, digital and media literacies, especially

within a digital context, that will ensure they are effective

learners.

Learning OutcomesIdentify when information is needed and how to locate and obtain the required information resources.

Assess the objectivity, accuracy, reliability and relevance of information and the media.

Organise and manage information and resources.

Analyse, compare and apply information.

Choose and use a range of different digital tools as appropriate to the situation to capture, present and communicate information and evidence.

Course Design

Moodle Course

7 Units + Skills Audit

Conditional Progression

Each unit contains:

Introductory Video (http://bit.ly/LCoMLLVids)

Learning Object

Assessment

Optional reflection activities in ePortfolio and forums

Syllabus1. Know what you know - Understanding information.

2. Go way back - Planning and undertaking a search.

3. Stay ahead of the curve - Organising information, current awareness and keeping up-to-date.

4. Don’t believe the hype - Evaluating information and the media

5. Respect your audience - Communicating information

6. Give credit where credit’s due - Referencing and plagiarism

7. Digital Skills

8. Skills Audit

Learning in Context

Music

Academic

SocialProfessional

Example Unit and Assessment(http://bit.ly/LCoMLL1)

Implementation

Rolled out in September

2011

Pass/Fail assignment as part of parent

module

236 out of 259 passed by

completing all units and the skills audit.

Indicators of engagement

Next Steps

Continuous review to main

relevance

Assessing impact?