WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Music 215
Course Description and Outline |
MUS 215: Technique of Songwriting
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
Music
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| Academic Division |
Communications and Fine Arts |
| Prerequisites |
basic knowledge of theory |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Offers a practical course in composing pop music. Analysis of hit songs and discussion of songs written by the class. Each student will compose melodies and lyrics, helping the poet with music and the musician with poetry. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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By the completion of the class, the students should, within an accuracy of 75%:
- Write lyrics
- Create different song forms
- Create accurate rhythms
- Write melodies
- Write supporting harmonies
- Design instrumentation for their composition
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Students should:
1. Succeed at transfer institutions
2. Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the
modern world.
3. Have an understanding of fine arts or performing arts.
Personal Development
• develop creative capacities
Community Commitment
• participate in a cultural or artistic event
• appreciate the unique role of the fine arts and humanities in the development of cultural values |
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