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MUSC 2403: Theory and Practice of Music 4
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Theory and Practice of Music 4 is the last of a four-course sequence that gives music students a comprehensive introduction to music theory and practice in a variety of musical traditions. In level 4 students continue their study of chromatic harmony from Western classical and jazz/contemporary traditions. Chromatic Harmony and Post-Tonal music are studied. Examples are included from different musical styles including Classical, Jazz, Pop, World and Electronic. Assignments will continue to include elements of instrumentation and orchestration.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 2303 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites
It is highly recommended (but not required) that students also take MUSC 2401 Musicianship 4.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the the relation of advanced harmony to style and form
- Identify and describe Late Romantic and Post-Romantic idioms, including post-tonal compositions
- Identify and describe advanced chromaticism and post-tonal resources in Jazz and Popular music idioms
- Write orchestrations using strings and electronic instruments
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, assignments in composition and improvisation; group work in tutorial involving improvisation
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Advanced harmony and its relation to style and form
- Late Romantic and Post-Romantic idioms, including post-tonal compositions
- Advanced chromaticism and post-tonal resources in Jazz and Popular music idioms
- Orchestration: writing for strings, electronic instruments
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.