COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
Humanities Department HUM110 Introduction to Jazz 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of jazz as a folk art. The music and characteristics of various styles, including Dixieland, blues, ragtime, boogie woogie, hop, cool, funky, eclectic and jazz-fusion rock, will be studied through recordings and classroom performances. Emphasis will be on the stylistic characteristics of jazz piano, jazz/blues vocalists, the rhythm section, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone. The course will involve outside reading and listening, as well as performances and lecture/demonstrations. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 HUM140 Music Theory I 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed for beginning musicians and those who would like to learn to read, write, and understand the basic structure of music. They will study both the sight and sound of different tonal and modal scales. Diatonic intervals, primary chords, and key signatures also will be covered. Students will learn to write simple melodies in staff notation from melodic dictation. In addition, this course will emphasize reading music using treble and bass clefs, singing and playing simple melodic and harmonic lines, as well as writing simple melodies and primary chords using staff notation. Prerequisite: CSE099, MAT095 Pre- or Corequisite: ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 HUM144 Musicianship I 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to effectively read, perform, learn, practice and rehearse music, and to reinforce these concepts for the more advanced student. This course will provide students with a solid musical foundation and with the musical problem solving skills that will enable them to perform music with confidence and ease. This course is suggested for all students who wish to perform any type of music, and is open to students of all abilities and instruments. Prerequisite: CSE099, ESL095, MAT095 Pre- or Corequisite: ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 HUM146 Music Audio Recording I 3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) This course will introduce students to music audio recording using industry-standard software, such as ProTools. Topics covered will include digital recording, mixing and editing on an introductory level. Students need not have any prior experience. Prerequisites: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 HUM147, Music Audio Recording 2 3 credits; 3 hours This course more extensively examines theories and technologies, used in audio productions for music and provides the student with a vocabulary covering the area of audio production. Students learn the techniques and technology used in modern multi-track studios and participates in intensive hands-on work in a multi-track recording studio using Pro Tools hardware and software and plugin signal processors. Emphasis is on stereo and multi-track editing and use of plug-ins, mixing and post productions. Prerequisite: HUM146 HUM151 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble 1 credit; 3 hours Emphasis is on the preparation for public performance of contemporary choral music for small vocal ensemble with two to four voices on each part. The repertory will include arrangements in a variety of contemporary vocal idioms: gospel, musical theatre, jazz. Performances of original works will also be encouraged. Enrollment will be limited to 20 students. A student may take Contemporary Vocal Ensemble five sessions for credit, or audit without credit. Prerequisite: CSE099 HUM155 Voice Class I 3 credits; 3 hours Emphasis is on the development of the voice for solo performance. Each student will explore the music most suitable for his or her individual voice or singing style. Class work includes basic music reading, vocal exercises, stage conduct, and vocal styles. There will be both individual and group vocal work in class, including daily solo stage performance. Use of recording and TV taping for development of style and stage professionalism is included. Prerequisite: ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 HUM156 Voice Class II 3 credits; 3 hours Based on foundations and experience in HUM 155, emphasis is on individual vocal and professional development in performance. Class work includes advanced vocal exercises, stage conduct and style, daily solo performance, use of recording techniques, stage and TV taping. Experience involves preparation of resumes and professional programs in various styles of vocal music. Actual working experience will include techniques and adaptations required in TV, recording, opera, clubs, orchestras, and combos. Business aspects of the vocal music profession will be investigated, including: agents, publicity, managers and contracts. Public performance on campus is required. Opportunities for auditions in New York City for professional and semi-professional engagements are provided. Prerequisite: MAT095, HUM101 or equivalent, HUM155 or equivalent HUM170 Guitar I 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of acoustic guitar technique: strumming/picking technique, correct fingerings, and tuning the guitar. Students will be introduced to the rudiments of music (types of notes, note values, time signatures, chord structure and scales). Students will learn to read and perform simple guitar melodies/chords and they need not have had previous guitar instruction. Guitars will be provided for student use. Prerequisite: CSE099, MAT095 141
Humanities Department HUM171 Guitar II 3 credits; 3 hours This course is a continuation of HUM170. Guitar techniques, including: strumming, slurring, guitar picking and exercises to facilitate more advanced left hand with right hand coordination will be continued. Further study in music theory, chord analysis and the essentials of various styles (classical, pop, and jazz) will also be included. Guitars will be provided for student use. Prerequisite: HUM170 with a grade of C or better or audition HUM173 Blues, Rock and Jazz Ensemble 3 credits; 3 hours The Rock, Blues, and Jazz Ensemble is for all instrumentalists seeking to improve their skills as ensemble performers. This course is designed to enable students to perform cohesive ensemble music with attention to skills such as, reading, improvisation, performing a variety of styles, rhythm section techniques, good stage presence, communication in musical terms & band equipment set up. Class sessions consist of small group rehearsal and culminate in one or more public performances near the end of the semester. Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL097 HUM180 Piano I 3 credits; 3 hours This course is open to all students interested in playing the piano but who have had no previous experience. Students in this class will develop the ability to play simple melodies and simple accompanying techniques for folk songs, sight read at the keyboard and play easy piano literature from a variety of stylistic eras. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 HUM181 Piano II 3 credits; 3 hours A continuation of HUM180, this course will train students to play more complex compositions. Students also will learn to sight read more difficult musical selections, and will learn to improvise simple accompaniments for folk songs. Prerequisite: HUM180 with grade of C or better or audition HUM182 Piano III 3 credits; 3 hours A continuation of HUM181, this course is designed to give the student an increased technical and reading capability. The student will learn about scales and finger exercises which will aid in the study of pieces representative of the various periods of musical composition. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to play pieces appropriate for the advanced beginner from both the classical and popular repertoire. Prerequisite: HUM180 and HUM181 or audition HUM191 Percussion II 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed as a continuation of HUM190, Percussion I. It is intended to increase the students’ knowledge and technical ability as percussionists on a variety of instruments. The students will study and perform music in varying styles intended to increase their proficiency in reading written music. In addition, they will enhance their playing and reading ability by studying gradually more advanced technical percussion exercises. There will be inclass and public performances. Prerequisite: HUM190 with a grade of C or better or audition HUM193 Popular Percussion Ensemble 3 credits; 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to participate in percussion groups of various sizes. Students will study and perform music from published and/or original arrangements, which reflects a variety of percussion styles. Music Fundamentals and Techniques (rudimentary music theory) as applied to the different pitched or non-pitched percussion instruments will be studied. No prior musical experience necessary. Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL097 HUM210 American Music 3 credits, 3 hours American music is an exploration of the various musical developments in the United States. Through listening, reading, and discussion, students will investigate folk music, entertainment and commercial music, art music and other musical traditions of the United States. The Broadway musical and the current musical scene will also be studied. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 New Media Technology HUW111 E-Commerce Technology 3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab) This course provides students with the fundamental steps required to build a successful e-commerce system. Topics include: client/ server technologies, Web servers (e.g., Apache, IIS), connectivity with database systems, obtain/connect with secure certificates. This course will provide students with hands-on experience designing, implementing, and monitoring business-customer websites. Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, HUW161 or HUW166 HUW112 Introduction to New Media 3 credits; 3 hours This course introduces students to new media. 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Humanities Department<br />
HUM171 Guitar II<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is a continuation of HUM170. Guitar techniques,<br />
including: strumming, slurring, guitar picking and exercises to<br />
facilitate more advanced left hand with right hand coordination<br />
will be continued. Further study in music theory, chord analysis<br />
and the essentials of various styles (classical, pop, and jazz) will<br />
also be included. Guitars will be provided for student use.<br />
Prerequisite: HUM170 with a grade of C or better or audition<br />
HUM173 Blues, Rock and Jazz Ensemble<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
The Rock, Blues, and Jazz Ensemble is for all instrumentalists<br />
seeking to improve their skills as ensemble performers. This course<br />
is designed to enable students to perform cohesive ensemble music<br />
with attention to skills such as, reading, improvisation, performing<br />
a variety of styles, rhythm section techniques, good stage presence,<br />
communication in musical terms & band equipment set up. Class<br />
sessions consist of small group rehearsal and culminate in one or<br />
more public performances near the end of the semester.<br />
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL097<br />
HUM180 Piano I<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is open to all students interested in playing the piano<br />
but who have had no previous experience. Students in this class<br />
will develop the ability to play simple melodies and simple accompanying<br />
techniques for folk songs, sight read at the keyboard and<br />
play easy piano literature from a variety of stylistic eras.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095<br />
HUM181 Piano II<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
A continuation of HUM180, this course will train students to play<br />
more complex compositions. Students also will learn to sight read<br />
more difficult musical selections, and will learn to improvise<br />
simple accompaniments for folk songs.<br />
Prerequisite: HUM180 with grade of C or better or audition<br />
HUM182 Piano III<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
A continuation of HUM181, this course is designed to give the<br />
student an increased technical and reading capability. The student<br />
will learn about scales and finger exercises which will aid in the<br />
study of pieces representative of the various periods of musical<br />
composition. Upon completion of the course, the student should<br />
be able to play pieces appropriate for the advanced beginner from<br />
both the classical and popular repertoire.<br />
Prerequisite: HUM180 and HUM181 or audition<br />
HUM191 Percussion II<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is designed as a continuation of HUM190, Percussion<br />
I. It is intended to increase the students’ knowledge and technical<br />
ability as percussionists on a variety of instruments. The students<br />
will study and perform music in varying styles intended to increase<br />
their proficiency in reading written music. In addition, they will<br />
enhance their playing and reading ability by studying gradually<br />
more advanced technical percussion exercises. There will be inclass<br />
and public performances.<br />
Prerequisite: HUM190 with a grade of C or better or audition<br />
HUM193 Popular Percussion Ensemble<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is designed to allow students to participate in percussion<br />
groups of various sizes. Students will study and perform<br />
music from published and/or original arrangements, which reflects<br />
a variety of percussion styles. Music Fundamentals and Techniques<br />
(rudimentary music theory) as applied to the different<br />
pitched or non-pitched percussion instruments will be studied. No<br />
prior musical experience necessary.<br />
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL097<br />
HUM210 American Music<br />
3 credits, 3 hours<br />
American music is an exploration of the various musical developments<br />
in the United States. Through listening, reading, and<br />
discussion, students will investigate folk music, entertainment and<br />
commercial music, art music and other musical traditions of the<br />
United States. The Broadway musical and the current musical<br />
scene will also be studied.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
New Media Technology<br />
HUW111 E-Commerce Technology<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)<br />
This course provides students with the fundamental steps required<br />
to build a successful e-commerce system. Topics include: client/<br />
server technologies, Web servers (e.g., Apache, IIS), connectivity<br />
with database systems, obtain/connect with secure certificates. This<br />
course will provide students with hands-on experience designing,<br />
implementing, and monitoring business-customer websites.<br />
Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, HUW161 or HUW166<br />
HUW112 Introduction to New Media<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course introduces students to new media. It explores the<br />
applications of new media and discusses underlying technologies<br />
such as digital video/audio, Web pages, programming, physical<br />
computing, compression and file transfer. The course will build<br />
from file and directory manipulation through to the design of<br />
interactive materials. The lab portion of the course will explore<br />
digital video and audio editing; Web page design; image editing;<br />
and a computer scripting language.<br />
Prerequisite: BTC100 or BTC101 or MAC101<br />
HUW161 Principles of Multimedia and Web Design<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (3 lecture, 1 lab)<br />
This course explores various aesthetic and ergonomic issues from<br />
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