2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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MUS 110 - Music Fundamentals
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the elements of music and music notation with keyboard applications.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 , RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
- Pitch notation, accidentals, and half and whole steps
- Simple and compound meters
- Beat subdivisions and syncopation
- Scales and keys
- Intervals
- Chords
- Melody harmonization
- Basic song-writing styles
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required for transferability.
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Visually identify the basic constructs of keyboard-based music theory
- Aurally distinguish the different components of foundational musical theory.
- Notate the fundamental forms of basic music theory components.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of fundamental music theory formal structures through writing a song utilizing a basic prescribed style..
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Academic Misconduct
- Add/Drop period
- Appeals Process
- Class Attendance
- Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
- Classroom Conduct/Expectations
- Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Withdrawal Policy
Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022
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