Materials and Design
MUSC 103
Fall 2012
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This course provides an introductory level of knowledge in music theory. The course goal is designed to help the student clarify and simplify the complexity of tonal music, develop his/her musical understanding through the study of various musical elements. At the end of this course, s/he will understand the fundamental structure of Western Art Music. MUSC 103 explores the theory of music from musical notation to chord spelling. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the foundation to continue his/her musical studies in music history, theory, composition, ethnomusicology, and performance. In addition, this learning sequence in music theory is closely associated with that of aural, oral, and basic keyboard skills. Based on this curriculum, the student can learn musical structure through multiple perspectives of theory, hearing, singing, and performing. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Joseph Straus, ELEMENTS OF MUSIC, 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, 2011.
Robert Ottman and Nancy Rogers. MUSIC FOR SIGHT SINGING, 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Practice Hall, 2011.
E. L. Lancaster and Kenon Renfrow, ALFRED'S PIANO 101. Van Nuys, Calif.: Alfred Pub. Co., 1999.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Attendance mandatory. There will be weekly homework assignments, quizzes, a midterm exam and final composition project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour skills section; time to be arranged. Students with an AP Music Theory score of 4 or 5 may place out of Music 103. These students should consult with the instructors regarding placement in 201 or 202. Students with other theory background may take a placement test, available from the instructor at the beginning of the year. All applicants for admission to the music major are required to have passed this course at the time of application. Students considering the music major should take it at the earliest possible time. |
| Instructor(s): Wu,Daniel Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: RHH003; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Wu,Daniel Times: .M..... 07:00PM-10:00PM; Location: MST301; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 23 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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