2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

MMEDIA 4B03 SENIOR THESIS PROJECTThis course provides an opportunity to pursue individual advanced mUltimediaprojects under the, supervision of aThesis Committee. Studentswill propose a multimedia project, have it approved by the Multimedia'Program Committee and present their completed project publicly.One term "Prerequisite: MMEDIA 4A03 and registraiiori'in Level IV of the CombinedHonours in Multimedia Program (See Program Note under the headingMultimedia in the Faculty of Humanities section of the Calendar.)MMEDIA 4C03 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATIONA survey of the history of instructional technology and uses of computersin education. Students review instructional materials; create, ,evalu­'ate, and present an instructional appliciltion; and study effects of technologyon education. "I ' ,One lecture (two hours),' one tutorial; one termPrerequisite: MMEDIA 3A03MMEDIAAD03 THE VISUALIZATION OF SPACEThis course will introduce students to the design andtheoi-y of the visualizationof space. Projects may include the digital design of fictional spaces; ,'sculptural objects, dramatic settings, or archaeological re-creations.One lecture' (two hours), one'lab; one termPrerequisite: Hegistratior:l in Leveillf or above of the Combined Honours inMultimedia ProgramEnrolment is limited.MUSlC'WEB ADDRESS:http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/-sota/'Togo Salmon Hall, Room 414Ext. 27671.Courses and programs in Music are administered within the School ofthe Arts of the Faculty of Human.ities. ' ,CoursesIf no prerequisite is listed" the course is, open.MUSIC 1 A03 , 'INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF MUSIC IAn introductory survey of Western, music, from Gregorian chant to thetime of Bach and Handel. Emphasis is on important composers and theirworks in relation to their society and culture. , No .previous knowledge ofmusic required.Three lectures; one term. Antirequisite: MUSIC 1 AOeNot open to studf]nts registered1nany Music program.MUSIC 1AA3 INTRODUCTION TO THE'HISTORY OF MUSIC IIAn introductory survey of Western music, from the time of Mozart to the'present. Composers stydied include Beethoven, Schubert; Chopin, Verdi,'Wagner, Debussy, and Stravinsky. No previous knowledge of music required,Three lectures; one term': Antirequisite: MUSIC 1 A06Not open to students registered in any' Music program.'MUSIC 1 C03' RUDIMENTS OFWESTERN MUSICA first course in hearing, 'reading, and writing Western music, ,at the levelof Grade 2 rudiments of the Royal ConservatorY of Music. Topics includepitches and rhythms; intervals, scales, chords, keys; and modes; musicalterms,melody, elementary cadences, transposition, and open score.Two lectures, one tutorial; one termNot open to students registered, in any Music program.MUSIC 1 CC3 HARMONYThe analysis and writing of functional har,mony. Includes study of music, by J.S. Bach and' others., Two lectures; two termsPrerequisite: Registration ina Music program; or a grade of at least B- inMUSIC 1 C03; or qualify,ingtests and permission of the School of the ArtsMUSIC 1003 AURAL SKILLSSi9lJt-singing and dictation.Two lectures, one lab; two terms, Prerequisite: Registration in a Music program, or qualifying tests"MUSIC 1 E06 ',SOLO PERFORMANCE ''Intensive study of the technique and repertoire of any orche~tral instrument,piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, recorder, saxophone, or guitar.12 one-hour meetings per term; two terms. 'Prerequisite: RegistratioQ ina Music program; or a successful audition at,a minimum level of Honours Grade 8 RCM or equivalent and permission ofthe School of the Arts ' "MUSIC 265Lesson fer;s are charged to students taking MUSIC 1 E06 if the ,course is.not a specific requirement for their music degree program. Lesson leesmust be paid by September 1.''MUSIC 1 G03 ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCEMcMaster Chamber Orchestra, McMaster University Choir, McMasterConcert Band, McMaster Jazz Band, McMaster Vocal Ensemble;' or anyother ensemble approved by the School of the Arts.Prerequisite: Successful audition requiredMUSIC 1Y03 MUSICANDCULTURE,An introduction tothe study of music as a cultural practice, including theexploration of issues such as gender in composition and performance," the relationship of r;nusicto spiritual practices, the body in performance; ,, and the roles musicians have in society. Both contemporary and historicalmusical examples will be drawn from various cultures. Competencein reading music is required. ' , 'Three lectures, one tutorial; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Music Program or permission o.f the School'OUhe 'Arts '"Antirequisite: MUSIC 1 B06 , ,MUSIC 1 YY3 HISTORY OF WESTERN' MUSIC:'BAROQUE AND CLASSICALA survey of Baroque and Classical music. Includes consideration of'performance practices, influences of the ot~er arts and socio-politicaldevelopments. ' ,Three lectures; one term,Prerequisite: MUSIC 1Y03Antirequisite: MUSIC 1 B06 .' ',''II,IIUSIC 2A03 MUSIC OF THE WORLD'S CULTURESA survey of music traditions of non-European cultures, e.g.,iar Eastern,Indian, African.Three lectures; one term'Prerequisite: Registration In Level II or aboveGross-list: CMST 2Q03Antirequisite: MUSIC 4X03Offered in alternate years.MUSIC 2CC3 HARMONYA continuation of MUSIC 1 CC3. Chromatic harmony and the co'mpletedrnajor-'minor system." ' ' '',One lecture, term one; two lectures; term twp, Prerequisite: MUSIC 1 CC3MUSIC 2003 KEYBOARD HARMONy', Keyboard Harmony. 'Two lectures; two termsPrerequisite: Registration in a Music program or qualifying testsMUSIC 2E06 SOLO PERFORMANCEA continuation of MUSIC 1 E06.12 one-hour meetings' per term; two terms. Prerequisite: MUSIC 1 E06; and registration in,aM,usic program or permissionof the· School' of the ArtsLesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 2E06 if the course isnot a specific requirement for their music degree program. Lesson fees,must be paid by September 1. ..MUSIC 2F03 MUSIC FOR FILM AND TELEVISIONAn examination ,of how music functions to help create meanings in film ..' and television. programs. Examples will be drawn from throughout the, history of film and television.' .. . .Three lectures; one termrPrerequisite:,Registration in Level II or aboveCross-list: CMST 2T03, THTR&FLM 2T03Antirequisite: SADM 3AO~MUSIC 2G03 ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCEMcMaster Chamber Orchestra, McMaster· University Choir, McMasterConcert Band, McMaster Jazz Band, McMaster Vocal Ensemble, or 'anyother ensemble approved by the Sqhool of the Arts.Prerequisite: MUSIC,1 G03,and successful auditio~MUSIC 2H03 ANALYSISThe traditi.onal forms of Western art music as found in works by composerssuch as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms .Three ,lectures; one term , ,Prerequisite: MUSIC 1 CC3