This document outlines a media assignment asking students to work in groups to answer questions and create a mind map about music. The questions ask students to discuss the purpose of music and how it affects people, how music began and why, the types of music their grandparents/parents listened to naming artists and songs, different music genres their generation listens to listing at least 8, and identifying 3 iconic musical artists for their age group describing the message promoted and if they agree. Students are asked to create a mind map with music genres branching out to subgenres describing songs, artists, culture and ideas associated with each genre.

1. The Musical Medium - Media Assignment
Directions:
In groups of 3 – 4 you will answer all of the questions below, and to complete the mind map.
Your group will hand in one assignment. All names that are attached will receive that mark. All
answers can be in point form. Please be neat.
This assignment will be handed in today before you leave.
1. What is the purpose of music? How does it affect us as people? (list 5 points)
2. How do you think music began? How did it get started? Why do you think it
began? (list 5 points)
3. Describe the kind of music that your grandparents (and/or their generation) listen
(ed) to. Name some artists and or songs. (List 3 points)
4. Describe the kind of music that your parents (and/or their generation) listen (ed) to.
Name some artists and or songs. (List 3 points)
5. Describe the different kinds of music (genres) that your generation listens to. Do
not worry if your list is longer than you thought it would be. (List at least 8 points)
6. Who are (at this point) the defining musical icons for teenagers of your age group?
(The bands do not have to be teenagers)
List three and give reasons as to why they are important. As well, for each of them, in
one to two sentences describe the message that they promote. Do you agree with this
message? Why or why not? (3 Icons, 3 points each = 12 Points)
7. Create a mind map on musical genres. Place Musical Genres in a circle in the
middle of the page. From this circle extend branches out to list the different genres.
From this point, circle the genres and extend branches out from the genre and
describe different ideas that you know about the genres. This could include songs,
artists, culture, ideas, politics, socio-economic backgrounds that create the musical
culture. (16 Marks)
As a group, be prepared to share your ideas with the class.
Total
/50