Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-1213- Section: 01 Commercial Music Theory I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carl Richardson
E-mail	richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6353
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 124 Hours: MW (12:30-2), Tues (11-12), Thurs (11-12, 1-2), Fri (12-1, 2-4)
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: John Freyermuth E-mail: freyermuthje@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
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 Major and Minor Triads (PSLO 2,3,4) (PSLO 1,3,4) (PSLO Alpha) Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading;
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.
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. Apply commercial music sound technology to their professional practice. 2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Berklee Music Theory Book 1 by Paul Schmeling, The Nashville Number System by Chas Williams
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 - Course Overview, Syllabus Review, Music Fundamentals Review Week 2 - Music Fundamentals Review cont. Week 3 - Music Fundamentals Review cont. Week 4 - Music Fundamentals Review cont., Minor Scales Week 5 - Relative Minor/Major Relationship, Minor Scale Syllable Names Week 6 - La Based Minor vs. Do Based Minor, More Scales Week 7 - Interval Naming (Major, Perfect, Minor) SPRING BREAK (March 9-13) NO CLASS Week 8 - Midterm Review, Midterm Week 9 - Building Chords (Diminished, Augmented, 7ths, etc.) Week 10 - Traditional Chord Charts, Nashville Number Charts Week 11 - Interval Naming (Diminished, Augmented, Compound) Week 12 - Chord Inversions, Voice Leading Week 13 - Voice Leading cont. Week 14 - Four Part Chorale Writing, Modes Week 15 - Final Exam Review * Study focus dates by week may be adjusted based on class needs and rate of progress.
Major Assignments Schedule	All classes are cancelled on the following dates: MLK Day: January 20 Spring Break: March 9th - March 13th Quizzes TBA Midterm - Week 8 (week after Spring Break) Spring Break - March 9th - March 13th Final Exam
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 7, 2020 - 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%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Students may email me at richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu. I will respond as soon as possible. To discuss grades, extra credit, etc., you must schedule an office visit for advising. Please refer to office hours listed above.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. You will receive one free absence before your absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates/early departures = one absence. Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. TO RECEIVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE, YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE MISSED CLASS with an explanation. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. Attendance is tracked by attending faculty at each class meeting. 5 unexcused absences may result in a failing grade.
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.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.