MUSC 168 Rudiments of Music

School of the Arts

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

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours22.5
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture1.50

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. define basic musical terms.
  2. analyze and map musical form.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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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.