GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsMUS 111 Fundamentals of Music (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course is an introductory course for students withlittle or no music background. Emphasis is placed onmusic notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures,intervals, and chords. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate an understandingof the rudiments of music. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajor and/orelective course requirement.MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the origins and musical componentsof jazz and the contributions of its majorartists. Emphasis is placed on the development ofdiscriminating listening habits, as well as the investigationof the styles and structural forms of the jazzidiom. Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate skills in listening and understandingthis form of American music. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement general education core requirement inhumanities/ fine arts.MUS 113 American Music (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: ENG 090Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces various musical styles, influences,and composers of the United States from pre-Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placedon the broad variety of music particular to Americanculture. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate skills in basic¬ listening and understandingof American music. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement general education core requirement inhumanities/fine arts.MUS 115 Orchestral Music (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course covers representational orchestral andchamber works from the Baroque period to thepresent. Emphasis is placed on the characteristicsof important orchestral forms and styles. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrateskills in listening to and analyzing orchestralmusic. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilityas a premajor and/or elective course requirement.MUS 121 Music Theory I (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course provides an in-depth introduction to melody,rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed onfundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis,introduction to part writing, ear-training, andsight-singing. Upon completion, students should beable to demonstrate proficiency in the recognitionand application of the above. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajor and/orelective course requirement.MUS 122 Music Theory II (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: MUS 121Corequisites: NoneThis course is a continuation of studies begun inMUS 121. Emphasis is placed on advanced melodic,rhythmic, and harmonic analysis and continuedstudies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight- singing.Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate proficiency in the recognition andapplication of the above. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajor and/orelective course requirement.MUS 131 Chorus I (0-2-0-1)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course provides an opportunity to gain experiencesinging in a chorus. Emphasis is placed onvocal techniques and the study and performance ofa variety of styles and periods of choral literature.Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrateskills needed to participate in choral singingleading to performance. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajor and/orelective course requirement.MUS 132 Chorus II (0-2-0-1)Prerequisites: MUS 131Corequisites: NoneThis course provides a continuation of studiesbegun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocaltechniques and the study and performance of a varietyof styles and periods of choral literature. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrateskills needed to participate in choral singing leadingto performance. This course has been approved tosatisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreementfor transferability as a premajor and/or electivecourse requirement.226