Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

Applied Violin 1–2
> MUA-318
Requires 14 lessons during the semester.
Students may enroll in one or two credit hours
on the same instrument. One 25-minute lesson
per week is one credit; one 50-minute lesson
per week is two credits. May be repeated for
credit. Additional outside practice/preparation
is required.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
Applied Voice 1–2
> MUA-319
Requires 14 lessons during the semester.
Students may enroll in one or two credit hours
on the same instrument. One 25-minute lesson
per week is one credit; one 50-minute lesson
per week is two credits. May be repeated for
credit. Add. outside practice/prep. is required.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
MUS
MUSIC - GENERAL
Music Appreciation 3
> MUS-100
Includes study of elements and forms of music
with attention to major historical periods and
composers of historical significance and
survey of indigenous music.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Music Fundamentals 3
> MUS-102
Introduces music majors and nonmajors to the
principal elements of music theory including
notation, melody, choral harmony and musical
form. Intended for students with strong interest
but limited background in music theory.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Music Theory I 3
> MUS-120
Studies the notation of pitch and rhythm,
meter, major and minor key relationships,
melodic structure, intervals, triads, two-part
counterpoint, the basics of four-part harmony
and instrument transposition.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Music Theory Lab I 1
> MUS-135
Supports the objectives in MUS-120 by
developing skills in ear training (aural
identification of scales, intervals and chords),
dictation (rhythmic, melodic and harmonic),
and sight singing.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule . summer & Fall 2011 . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Concert Choir 1
> MUS-140
Serves students with ability and desire to sing
in a mixed-voice group. May be repeated for
credit.
(0/0/3/0); ASE Code: A
Concert Band 1
> MUS-145
Introduces new literature each semester to
extend the experience of the student’s learning
to read and play different styles and tempos.
This group is open to community members
and does not require an audition.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Chamber Ensemble 1
> MUS-150
Students practice and perform traditional
literature for trios, quartets and other small
groups.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A
Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1
> MUS-157
Provides auditioned members an opportunity
to sing a variety of jazz styles from traditional to
contemporary arrangements. May be repeated
for credit.
(0/5/0/0); ASE Code: A
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble 1
> MUS-163
Explores various styles of jazz from traditional
to contemporary through a performanceoriented
class. May be repeated for credit.
(0/0/0/4); ASE Code: A
Jazz Combo 1–2
> MUS-165
Explores various styles of jazz in a small group
setting and emphasizes improvisational
techniques. This course must be taken for a
grade, may not be challenged and is
transferable.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
Jazz Improvisation 2
> MUS-191
Studies theoretical principles and techniques
used in the jazz idiom. Provides opportunity for
application of music theory at the performance
level to include scales, chord progressions,
melodic patterns and rhythmic elements.
Recommended for both instrumentalists and
vocalists.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Rock, Jazz and Blues Music 3
> MUS-208
Explores American rock, jazz and blues music
in the 20th century. Emphasis on major
composers, bands and performers 1900 –
present. Examines American popular music
trends and styles through lecture, discussion
and listening.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Music Theory III 3
> MUS-220
Studies plainchant and modal theory; early
polyphony in 2, 3 and 4 voices; inventions and
fugues; borrowed, Neapolitan and augmented
sixth harmonies; harmonic and melodic
variations; sonata form and rondo form.
Examines and analyzes music from the
medieval period through the early Romantic
era.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MUS-121
Music Theory Lab III 1
> MUS-235
Supports the objectives in MUS-220 by
developing advanced skills in ear training
(aural identification of scales, intervals and
chords), dictation (rhythmic, melodic and
harmonic) and sight singing.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MUS-136
Intro to MIDI
> MUS-259
3
Presents an overview of and practical
experience music-related hardware and
software products. Introduces Musical
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), along with
digital audio and its application to composition,
orchestration, recording, performance and
education. Includes drum programming, plugins,
loops, soft synths, instrument patch maps,
MIDI/Audio editing and file conversion.
Emphasizes sequencing software and
synthesizers to produce music projects.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Knowledge of basic music fundamentals
required.
Audio Production I 3
> MUS-268
Studies the history, theory and techniques of
audio production. Focuses on the fundamentals
of sound: what it is, how it is created and how
we perceive it. Studies capturing, editing,
mixing and mastering audio using a variety of
analog and digital equipment, and computer
software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Sonar
and SAW.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
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Course Descriptions