vcc.ca

MUSC 1054: Preparatory Class Piano 1 

Effective date

May 2023 

Department

Music 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

Preparatory Class Piano 1 is the first of a two-course sequence in basic keyboard and literacy skills that introduces beginners to practical musicianship at the piano keyboard. In level 1 students reinforce their knowledge of rudiments learn the fundamentals of reading rhythms and melodies, and chords at the keyboard.  

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

Post-secondary Preparatory 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

MUSC 1013; exceptions can be made by permission of the Department Head. 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) recognizes that students may have attained significant learning at a post-secondary level from experiences outside the formal post-secondary education system. The Music Department, in collaboration with the VCC Registrar’s Office, may grant credit to students who can demonstrate learning that equates to the learning outcomes and objectives of the course. Music students who request PLAR must:

1. Pass a written examination with a minimum grade of 80%, and/or
2. Complete a Performance Assessment, and
3. Complete a successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Lecture-demonstrations, quizzes, assignments, group work in class involving performance. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

25 

In-class assignments 

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

In-class quizzes and tests 

Midterm Exam 

25 

Individual midterm exam 

Final Exam 

30 

Individual final exam 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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