Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

MUSC 102. Fundamentals of Music
Therapy. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Music major (MUS or PMUS)
or permission of instructor.
Principles and practice in the field of music
therapy. Required of all music therapy majors
and open to students in other curricula with permission
of instructor.
MUSC 104. The Arts, Entertainment,
and the Marketplace. (3)
Three hours lecture.
An overview of the many diverse fields and career
opportunities within the Arts and Entertainment
industries is covered with an emphasis on
music business related fields. A survey of career
options and a study of relevant publications and
industry resources related to arts and entertainment
media, retail, management, marketing,
and promotion is included.
MUSC 111:112. Theory I:II. (3:3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite (MUSC 111): None. Prerequisite
(MUSC 112): Completion of MUSC 111 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Fundamentals of music and the principles of
vertical and linear organization through analysis
and exercises in part-writing.
MUSC 114:115. Ear Training and
Sight Singing I:II. (1:1)
Two hours laboratory.
Prerequisite (MUSC 114): None. Prerequisite
(MUSC 115): Completion of MUSC 114 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Development of aural skills through exercises
in sight singing, rhythmic reading and music
dictation.
MUSC 120. Introduction to Music
Education. (1)
Two hours lecture/laboratory.
Introduces the profession of music education
to prospective school music teachers, including
historical, philosophical and sociological
foundations and legal issues affecting students
and teachers. Students engage in critical thinking
about the music teaching profession and
examine themselves as potential music teachers.
MUSC 121. The Art of Music. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Introduction to elements of music. Study of important
forms, styles and media of Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and
20th century music. For non-music majors. This
course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
MUSC 123. The Art of Jazz. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Study of the basic elements and history of
jazz music through lectures and listening. This
course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
MUSC 127. Introduction to Computer
Music. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Music major.
Introduction to current digital technologies used
in the creation, manipulation, and distribution
of sound and music using MIDI hardware and
software applications. Develops skills that are
essential for the production and distribution of
music using digital technologies through project-based
assignments and examinations.
MUSC 128. Computer Music Techniques. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: MUSC 127.
Exploration of sound synthesis, digital sampling
and computer-based sound editing techniques.
Access to resources in the Center for Music
Technology. Recital of student works given at
the end of the spring semester.
MUSC 129. Pro Tools. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 104, Music major, or permission
of instructor.
Students learn the basic concepts and production
techniques use with Pro Tools; topics include
creating sessions, creating audio and
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