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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC-1213- Section: 01 Commercial Music Theory I |
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| Instructor | Carl Richardson | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6353 | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicing. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | Successful completion of MUSI 1301 Music Fundamentals | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1) Knowledge of note names, location on the grand staff, and function (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) 2) Recognition of major/minor modality (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) 3) Demonstration of the mechanics of music writing through study of theory (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) 4) Demonstration of mechanics of rhythm (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) 5) Recognition of Triads ? Major and Minor (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) 6) Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading; (PSLO Alpha) |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PERFORMANCE ALPHA. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. 1. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice. 2. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. SOUND ENGINEER ALPHA. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. 1. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 2. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 3. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. |
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| Textbooks | The Nashville Number System by Chas Williams, Berklee Music Theory Book 2 (Book/Cd) 2nd Edition by Paul Schmeling | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
All classes are cancelled on the following dates: MLK Day: January 21 Spring Break: March 11th - March 15th Week 1: Class Intro, Syllabus, Review of Fundamentals Week 2: Chord Study I - Major, Minor & Dominant Triads & 7ths Week 3: Chord Study II - Major, Minor & Dominant cont., Diminished & Augmented Week 4: Chord Study III - Voice Leading, Inversions, etc. Week 5: Nashville Number System - Uses, Notation, Symbols & Analysis Week 6: Chord Chart Creation - Nashville Number System & Traditional Week 7: Chord Chart Creation cont., Midterm Review Week 8: Midterm Exam SPRING BREAK (March 11th - 15th) Week 9: Secondary Dominants - Application of Triads and 7th Chords Week 10: Melody I - Melody Analysis & Composition (Chord Tones, Non Chord Tones, Scales, Phrasing Analysis) Week 11: Melody II - Harmonizing a Melody Week 12: Four Part Chorale Writing Week 13: Four Part Chorale Writing cont., Extended Chords Week 14: Modes & Final Exam Review Week 15: Final Exam Review cont. *Specific Dates Subject to Change Based on Class Needs |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2019 - 8:00 AM Through May 9, 2019 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Homework and Assignments 20% Quizzes 20% Attendance 20% Midterm 20% Final 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy |
You get one free absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, each absence deducts 5% of your attendance grade. Three lates/early departures will count as one absence. 5 unexcused absences will result in a failing grade. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||