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770

Music Appreciation

Course ID
770
Level
09, 10, 11, 12
Semester
1
Credit
0.500
Method
Regular

The course explores the basic building blocks you will hear in music: melody, rhythm and meter, harmony, musical form, instruments, musical theatre, genres, basic score reading, etc. Instruction includes musical terminology, musical style, and multicultural music. Students are expected to read supplementary texts, take notes, complete online exercises, and complete individual and collaborative projects. Other online resources are available as part of the textbook.

Prerequisites

None. Course satisfies a Fine Art requirement for graduation.