Music (MUS)
MUS C1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
History and Appreciation of Music
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Study of major genres, forms, styles, and historical periods in music since the Middle Ages. Emphasis on listening techniques, appreciation of classical and popular music, and recognition of styles, composers, and periods. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: MUS 100.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MUS C100
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MUS C1033 Units (54 lecture hours)
World Music
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A music appreciation course focusing on music from cultures around the world. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MUS C103
MUS C1302 Units (18 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Beginning Guitar
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is for the beginning player or a player with no prior professional instruction. Students will learn basic chord forms, scales, and music theory. The course focuses on the styles of the last 40 years and is very "rock" oriented, but students learn songs of their choice as part of the curriculum. Students must provide their own acoustic or electric guitar, and daily practice is necessary for satisfactory progress. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MUS C130
MUS C1312 Units (18 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Intermediate Guitar
Advisory: MUS C130.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Continuation of Music 130. Studies include advanced chord forms, modes, diatonic music theory, improvisation, and song analysis. Focus is on music styles of the last 40 years and is very "rock" oriented. Students learn songs of their choice as part of the curriculum. Student must provide own acoustic or electric guitar. Daily practice is necessary for satisfactory progress. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MUS C131
MUS C1393 Units (54 lecture hours)
History of Rock Music
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly MUS C105. An overview of the social and musical characteristics of music in the Rock and Roll era. 1950's through the present, with emphasis on its impact on American culture today. Multimedia selections will be used. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing MUS C139
MUS C1433 Units (54 lecture hours)
History of Jazz
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly MUS C106. An overview of the social and musical characteristics of music in the Jazz era from the early 20th century to the present, with an emphasis on its impact on American culture and the world. An appreciation of jazz history will be achieved through compact discs, videos, live performances, and multimedia. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.