MUSC 168 Rudiments of Music. This introductory course covers the rudiments of music theory, terms, rhythm, symbols, and music notation. Topics include beams, flags, barlines, rests, dynamics, articulation, road maps, and lead sheets.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Contemporary Music and Technology program
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 22.5 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1.50 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- define basic musical terms.
- analyze and map musical form.
- create music notation with attention to established conventions for writing notes, rests, rhythms, flags, beams, stems, and repeats with adherence to the “invisible barline” principle.
- create “lead sheets”.
Grading Table
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 97 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 |
A |
4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 |
B |
3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 |
C |
2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 |
P |
1.00 |
| Less than 60% |
F |
0.00 |
| Did not withdraw |
DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.