May 19, 2024  
2010-2011 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions


 

Military Science

  
  • MS 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
  
  • MS 493 - Selected Topics

    (3)

Music

  
  • MUSIC H060 - Choir

    (0.5)
    Ensemble choral singing, with emphasis on technical skill, care of the voice and the development of vocal color through a variety of literature. Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H097 - Chamber Ensemble

    (0.5)
    Perform a variety of literature with others. Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H100 - Voice

    (1-3)
  
  • MUSIC H225 - Folk Music I

    (2)
    Learn the Hungarian method of folk song analysis and adapt it to folk song material of different ethnic traditions. Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H232 - Folk Music II

    (2)
    Learn the Hungarian method of folk song analysis and adapt it to folk song material of different ethnic traditions. Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H321 - Literature of Music I

    (2)
    A study of Hungarian and non-Hungarian works to become familiar with composers and stylistic characteristics of the music. (Replaces MUSIC 321 .) Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H322 - Literature of Music II

    (2)
    Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H331 - Counterpoint

    (3)
  
  • MUSIC H332 - Advanced Theory and Solfege II

    (4)
    (Replaces required theory elective or an elective).
  
  • MUSIC H343 - Methodology I

    (2)
    Knowledge of the concept, philosophy and main principles of the Kodaly system. Students will do some observation in Hungarian schools. (Elective) Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H344 - Methodology II

    (2)
    Note: This course is only offered while studying in Hungary.
  
  • MUSIC H358 - Conducting

    (2)
    Rudimental study of conducting technique and rehearsal leadership.
  
  • MUSIC H420 - Hungarian Music Literature

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC H490 - Hungarian Culture

    (3)
    Study in language, history and culture. Involves field trips.
  
  • MUSIC HR301 - Hungary Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at a minimum of 13 events in Hungary or other parts of Europe.
  
  • MUSIC HR401 - Hungary Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at a minimum of 13 events in Hungary or other parts of Europe.
  
  • MUSIC R101 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R102 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R201 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R202 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R301 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R302 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R401 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all scheduled area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R402 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
    Required attendance at all area and general performance recitals for all music majors each Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • MUSIC R403 - Recital Attendance

    (0)
  
  • MUSIC R499 - Full Recital

    (1)
    All candidates for full recital must be enrolled for study in their primary instrument the semester they present their recital.
  
  • MUSIC 50 - Orchestra

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 51 - Wind Symphony

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 52 - Chamber Percussion Ensemble

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 53 - Symphonic Winds

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 55 - Big Band

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 56 - Fusion Band

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 57 - Small Jazz Ensemble

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 60 - Chapel Choir

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 61 - Women’s Chorus

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 62 - Choral Union

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 63 - Opera/Musical Theatre

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 64 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 68 - MIDI Band

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 69 - Rock Ensemble (C.U.R.E.)

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 70 - Chamber Music - Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 71 - Chamber Music - Quartets and Quintets

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 72 - Chamber Music - Percussion

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 73 - Chamber Music - Piano and Guitar

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 74 - Small Jazz Groups

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 100 - Half-Hour Private Lesson

    (0.5)
  
  • MUSIC 101 - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 102 - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 110 - Intro to Music Software

    (1)
    An introduction to the uses of music theory and music processing software, with a focus on music notation software.
  
  • MUSIC 111 - Production and History of Electronic Music

    (3)
    A study of basic acoustical properties and the history and techniques of electronic music prior to the digital era, including Musique Concrete and Analog Synthesis, as well as stereo and multi-track open reel and cassette analog recording techniques.
  
  • MUSIC 112 - Audio Electronics

    (3)
  
  • MUSIC 121 - Music Literature I

    (3)
    Study of a wide variety of musical styles with an emphasis on comprehensive listening skills and the ability to describe what is perceived using appropriate musical terminology. Musical examples will be primarily drawn from Western art music from the medieval through the romantic periods.
  
  • MUSIC 122 - Music Literature II

    (2)
    Continuation of 221, with examples being primarily taken from 20th-century art music, American jazz and popular music, and world music.
  
  • MUSIC 124 - World Music Lab:West African

    (0.5)
    World Music laboratory is a hands-on, experiential course, with study of four different musical cultures: West African, Caribbean, South American and Asian. Students will experience musical, cultural and religious traditions of each area through an applied experience. Corequisite(s): MUSIC_221
  
  • MUSIC 125 - World Music Lab:Caribbean

    (0.5)
    World Music laboratory is a hands-on, experiential course, with study of four different musical cultures: West African, Caribbean, South American and Asian. Students will experience musical, cultural and religious traditions of each area through an applied experience. Corequisite(s): MUSIC_221 and MUSIC_222
  
  • MUSIC 126 - World Music Lab:.American

    (0.5)
    World Music laboratory is a hands-on, experiential course, with study of four different musical cultures: West African, Caribbean, South American and Asian. Students will experience musical, cultural and religious traditions of each area through an applied experience. Corequisite(s): MUSIC_221
  
  • MUSIC 127 - World Music Lab:Asian

    (0.5)
    World Music laboratory is a hands-on, experiential course, with study of four different musical cultures: West African, Caribbean, South American and Asian. Students will experience musical, cultural and religious traditions of each area through an applied experience. Corequisite(s): MUSIC_221 and MUSIC_222
  
  • MUSIC 130 - Audiation Lab

    (0)
  
  • MUSIC 131 - Musicianship I

    (2)
    Study of elementary written analytical and notational techniques, including major, harmonic minor, mixolydian and dorian tonalities; duple, triple, combined and paired meters; and phrase structure and variation forms in a variety of musical styles. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
  
  • MUSIC 132 - Audiation I

    (2)
    Study of audiational skills necessary for outstanding musicianship, including perception of major, melodic minor, mixolydian and dorian tonalities; duple, triple, combined and paired meters; simple formal structures, and beginning notational skills in a variety of musical styles. Emphasis is placed on audiation and performance skills and the ability to use and demonstrate learned concepts through original, creative projects. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
  
  • MUSIC 133 - Musicianship II

    (2)
    Continuation of MUSIC 131  including a comprehensive introduction of notational theory (melodic, rhythmic, harmonic and formal concepts) and intermediate written analytical techniques as applied to common-practice diatonic music and American popular and jazz styles. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 131 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 132 ; Minimum grade C-;
  
  • MUSIC 134 - Audiation II

    (2)
    Continuation of MUSIC 132  with the addition of lydian, phrygian and all forms of minor; unpaired and extended meters; and diatonic chord progressions found in common-practice and American popular and jazz styles. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 131 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 132 ; Minimum grade C-;
  
  • MUSIC 145 - Class Voice

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 180 - Class Keyboard Lab

    (0)
  
  • MUSIC 181 - Class Keyboard I

    (1)
    Beginning functional piano skills course emphasizing basic finger technique, scales and basic chord structures and progressions. Minimum grade of B required for Music Education Majors. Prerequisite: placement by Class Keyboard Coordinator. Offered fall semester each year.
  
  • MUSIC 182 - Class Keyboard II

    (1)
    A continuation of Class Keyboard I. Minimum grade of B required for Music Education Majors. Prerequisite: MUSIC 181  or placement by Class Keyboard Coordinator. Offered Spring semester each year.
  
  • MUSIC 201 - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 201P - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (2)
  
  • MUSIC 202 - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 202P - One-Hour Private Lesson

    (2)
  
  • MUSIC 210 - Introduction to Music

    (3)
    Gen Ed Goal #6. Provides students with learning experiences focusing on a fine art as a form of organization and communication. The course includes historical aspects of art forms along with a major emphasis on practice in one of the basic disciplines (art, music, theatre) of the fine arts.
  
  • MUSIC 212 - Audio Production and Recording Techniques

    (3)
    An introduction to basic analog and digital audio recording techniques including console operation, mixing, microphones, signal processors, and synchronization for video. Students will participate in hands-on recording sessions in weekly labs. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 111 (58);
  
  • MUSIC 215 - Multimedia and Web Development

    (3)
  
  • MUSIC 225 - History and Style of Rock N Roll

    (3)
    This course is a survey of both historical and stylistic development of rock music. The course examines the development of rock music from the early ‘50s to the present-including early Rock and Roll, the British invasion, and 21st century trends.
  
  • MUSIC 226 - 20th Century Music Literature: Selected Topics

    (3)
    This course provides a focused study of one or more particular threads of twentieth century composition. The focus will change with consecutive offerings. Representative examples include specific schools of composition, unique compositional categories, compositional genres, etc. This course is repeatable for credit. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 121 (MUSIC_221) MUSIC 122 ;
  
  • MUSIC 231 - Musicianship III

    (2)
    Continuation of MUSIC 133 , with emphasis on representative chromatic music from the baroque, classical and romantic periods and from American popular and jazz music. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 134 (MUSIC_152); Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 232 - Audiation III

    (2)
    Continuation of MUSIC 134  emphasis on chromatic melodic and harmonic techniques found in common-practice and American popular and jazz styles. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 134 (MUSIC_152); Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 233 - Musicianship IV

    (2)
    Comprehensive study of 20th century art music, including the transition from late romantic chromaticism, impressionism, atonality, set theory, serial theory, indeterminacy, minimalism, and their relationship to American popular and jazz music. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 231 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 232 ; Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 234 - Audiation IV

    (2)
    Comprehensive aural study of 20th century melodic and harmonic materials, including pentatonic, whole-tone, modal and octatonic pitch collections; common contemporary pitch sets; and pitch rows. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 231 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 232 ; Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 235 - American Popular Music/Jazz Theory I

    (2)
    An introduction to the study of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, compositional and improvisational concepts found in American music from well-established forms including jazz, blues, musical theatre, rock, rhythm & blues, country, among other emerging subgenera, and their relationship to other world and western art music’s. Emphasis is on developing a visual and aural understanding through analysis and listening examples. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 134 (MUSIC_152); Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 236 - American Popular Music/Jazz Applied Lab I

    (2)
    The study of applied skills related to the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, compositional and improvisational concepts found in American music. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of aural and performance skills through dictation, singing, applied keyboard skills and the student’s primary instrument. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133 ; Minimum grade D; MUSIC 134 (MUSIC_152); Minimum grade C;
  
  • MUSIC 237 - American Popular Music/Jazz Theory II

    (2)
    A continuation of the study of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, compositional and improvisational concepts found in American music from well-established forms including jazz, blues, musical theatre, rock, rhythm & blues, country, among other emerging subgenera, and their relationship to other world and western art music’s. Emphasis is on developing a visual and aural understanding through analysis and listening examples. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 235  MUSIC 236 ;
  
  • MUSIC 238 - American Popular Music/Jazz Applied Lab II

    (2)
    The study of applied skills related to the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, compositional and improvisational concepts found in American music. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of aural and performance skills through dictation, singing, applied keyboard skills and the student’s primary instrument. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 235  MUSIC 236 ;
  
  • MUSIC 241 - Introduction to Music Education

    (3)
    Introduction and overview of the music education profession. Students also complete modules in audiovisual materials, classroom management, and special learners and reading in the content area. Twenty-five hours of observation earned toward teacher certification in Ohio. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
  
  • MUSIC 242 - Elementary/Middle School Field Experience

    (2)
    This course is a lab environment. Students observe and participate in schools and meet intermittently with the instructor to discuss and hand-in all work done in the field. Seventy-five hours earned toward teacher certification in Ohio. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 241 ;
  
  • MUSIC 243 - Middle School Methods

    (0.5)
    Study of brass instruments; attention to correct tone production, playing techniques and care of the instruments. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 241 ;
  
  • MUSIC 245 - Percussion Methods

    (2)
    Basic rudiments of drumming, integrated with general knowledge of manipulation and techniques of all percussion instruments.
  
  • MUSIC 247 - Survey of Instrumental Methods

    (2)
    This course is designed for vocal music education majors to acquaint them with the various teaching methods used in beginning instrument classes, and familiarize them with the instrument families.
  
  • MUSIC 257 - Introduction to Conducting

    (1)
  
  • MUSIC 261 - Jazz Improvisation I

    (2)
    Application of jazz theory, concepts, and aural skills, including nomenclature, jazz melody and harmony, solo analysis, standard jazz and contemporary repertoire, and group and individual playing. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 133 ;
  
  • MUSIC 262 - Jazz Improvisation II

    (2)
    A laboratory course expanding and developing the materials studied in MUSIC 261 . Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 261 ;
  
  • MUSIC 271 - Diction for Singers I

    (3)
    Study and practical application of language sounds through the use of the international phonetic alphabet in English, Italian and Latin.
  
  • MUSIC 272 - Diction for Singers II

    (3)
    Study and practical application of language sounds through the use of the international phonetic alphabet in German, French and Spanish. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 271 ;
  
  • MUSIC 273G - Dance Technique I

    (1)
    Introduction and development of basic dance technique through the study of ballet and modern dance. Students will also study the history, art form and choreography of these styles through participation, readings and viewing videos. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
  
  • MUSIC 274G - Dance Technique II

    (1)
    A continuation of dance technique with classes at BalletMet Columbus. Two classes/week. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 273G (MUSIC_239);
  
  • MUSIC 275G - Additional Dance Technique

    (1)
    Additional dance study at BalletMet Columbus. Two classes/week. May be repeated. Extra fee in addition to credit charge. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 273G (MUSIC_239) MUSIC 274G ;
  
  • MUSIC 281 - Class Keyboard III

    (1)
    Intermediate functional piano skills expanding those developed in Class Keyboard I and II. This course is modular in approach, with the curriculum determined by the Class Keyboard Coordinator in consultation with Department Chairs and Area Heads. Minimum grade of B required for Music Education Majors. Prerequisite: MUSIC 182  or placement by Class Keyboard Coordinator.
  
  • MUSIC 285 - Piano in Chamber Performance

    (2)
    Examines the role of the piano in traditional and contemporary instrumental chamber combinations, with emphasis on listening, analysis, and selected performance experience of representative examples from the repertoire. Prerequisite(s): 0 credits;
 

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