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Music and technology, contemporary (composition)
strong working knowledge of current harmonic
practices in all styles of contemporary music.
Students will also be able to demonstrate this
knowledge through written and performancerelated
venues.
Prerequisites
MUSC 274.
MUSC 281 Ear Training IV
Upon successful completion of this course you
will have mastered basic aural skills for professional
musicianship. The emphasis on this level
is chromatic and modal melodies. Mixed meters
and odd time signatures are explored. Emphasis is
given to transcribing prerecorded songs.
Prerequisites
MUSC 280.
MUSC 283 Film Scoring II
This course provides students with an understanding
of the psychological implications of applying
music to film. Films will be viewed and discussed
in class. Topics also include synchronization
techniques such as click track, free timing and
stop watch, the use of SMPTE time code and
computer applications. Students will compose,
conduct and record their own score to a film cue
in the College’s recording studio.
Prerequisites
MUSC 171; MUSC 284 and/or permission of
Instructor.
MUSC 285 Composition II
A chronological study of the compositional
building blocks of each musical period starting
in the Medieval Period and ending in the 20th
century. The focus is on integrating these concepts
into modern styles. Topics covered in each period
include harmonic progressions, counterpoint,
form, orchestration and voice leading. Composers
of interest include Frank Zappa, John Lennon,
Bach, Stravinsky, Steve Reich, and Miles Davis.
Prerequisites
MUSC 284 and/or permission of the instructor
students to some of the major aspects of the
music profession; and to introduce students to
basic general business practices. This course is of
particular benefit to students planning a career in
the music industry.
MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM
Music Forum is a course designed to provide an
opportunity for all music students and faculty to
share in a weekly educational experience. Each forum
will have a different musical focus. Students
will have opportunities to perform, witness performances
by faculty and guest artists, as well as gain
insights into the industry from guest lecturers and
music professionals. Forum will also provide an
opportunity for the presentation of collaborative
audio-visual projects between departments.
Prerequisites
None. Attendance is mandatory for all music
students.
Contacts
Susan Hill Music Secretary
Direct: 250.505.1357
Tel: Ext. 357
shill@selkirk.ca
Jason Taylor School Chair
Direct: 250.505.1305
Tel: Ext. 305
jtaylor@selkirk.ca
MUSC 289 Advanced MIDI
Applications II
This course is a continuation of MUSC 288. The
primary focus is the advanced use of Pro Tools
LE. Topics will include: the musical application of
effects plug-ins, computer components and related
technology, and other recording formats.
Prerequisites
MUSC 288.
MUSC 290 The Business of Music
The purpose of this course is three-fold: to provide
the student with an awareness of the career
possibilities in the field of music; to introduce
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