MUS A285: Theory 4
Item | Value |
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Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
Top Code | 100400 - Music |
Units | 3 Total Units |
Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
Material Fee | Yes |
Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
Repeatable | No |
Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
Continuation of Theory and Ear Training 3. Harmonic dictation, harmonization and analysis including chromatic 7th chords, the Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords. PREREQUISITE: MUS A280. COREQUISITE: MUS A286. ADVISORY: MUS A242. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: MUS 150.C-ID: MUS 150.
Course Objectives
- 1. Write and identify in context borrowed chords, Neapolitans, augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, added sixth chords, and altered dominants.
- 2. Write and recognize examples of enharmonic modulation.
- 3. Define, analyze, and/or write examples of 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, and advanced approaches to meter and rhythm.
- 4. Compose music using musical elements included in course content.
Lecture Content
borrowed chords and modal mixture chromatic mediants Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords 9th, 11th, and 13th chords altered chords and dominants enharmonic reinterpretation and modulation 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, advanced approaches to meter and rhythm
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture
Reading Assignments
Assignments from Text.
Writing Assignments
Homework as assigned by Professor
Out-of-class Assignments
Homework as assigned by Professor
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Homework assignments
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Homework assignments and exams.