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MUSC 2103: Materials of Music
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
A continuation of Materials and Structures of Music 1103/1203. Topics covered include contrapuntal forms, 20th Century harmony and serial counterpoint. Detailed study of major works in the classical and contemporary repertoire is required.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Materials and Structures of Music 1103/1203. 3:1:0. *Note: For the purpose of transferability to many post-secondary institutions, Kodaly Solfege 1101/1201 and 2101/2201 must be taken in conjunction with Materials and Structures of Music 1103/1203 and 2103/2203.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the major forms of classical music
- Identify, describe and use analytical techniques
- Read solo, chamber, and orchestral scores
- Identify and describe formal procedures
- Identify, describe and analyze major formal designs of Western classical music
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 3
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 1
Total Hours: 4
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 1
Total Hours: 4
Instructional Strategies
lecture, assignments, group work in tutorial
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
45 |
Three listening quizzes based on previously analyzed scores |
|
Project |
30 |
Two analysis projects |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Cumulative final exam |
Course topics
- Juxtapositional forms
- Variational forms
- Developmental forms
- Contrapuntal forms
- Analytical techniques
- Score reading
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.