1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Minors The church music minor provides students interested in working as church musicians with the basic tools needed to function in the field. Students from other disciplines who desire a minor in church music may begin the church music course sequence in either the sophomore or junior year. Course requirements involve twenty-four quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ......................... 3 CHMU-200 The Christian at Worship ............................ 2 CHMU-205 Audio Resources for the Church ................. 2 CHMU-203 Instrnmental Ensembles in the Church ........ 2 CHMU-250Hymnology .................................................. 3 CHMU-253 Song Leading .............................................. 2 CHMU-350 Plan and Direct Church Music Program ..... 3 CHMU-353 Mater. and Meth. for Child. and Youth ...... 3 CLMU-181 Piano Class .................................................. 1 CLMU-186 Voice Class .................................................. l CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class ............................. 2 The music minor allows students with interests and abilities in music to build upon this background through formal music instrnction. Course requirements involve twenty-seven quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ......................... 3 GMUS-103 Recital and Program Attendance ................. 0 HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature ................ .4 PFMU- Ensemble ........................................................... 2 PFMU- Private lessons ................................................... 3 THMU-121,122,123 Theory I,II,III ................................ 9 THMU-131,132,133 Aural Skills I,II,III ........................ 6 Multimedia Technologies The multimedia technologies major prepares students for careers in the recording industry and its related fields. The exploration of computerized audio, video, and MIDI technology in the program enables students to become both skilled technicians and effective communicators by utilizing contemporary electronic media. The program involves two concentrations, music and radio\television. Multimedia technologies majors who choose the music concentration will be advised by music department faculty. A completed description of the program is outlined in the communication arts section of the catalog. Music Course Descriptions Art ART-110 Introduction to Art--A 4 hours Introduction to visual vocabulary and the understanding of visual communication: form, line, space, color, texture, and movement. Development of visual awareness and analytical thinking in response to works of art, use of media, and techniques; and the application of design principles. ART-121 Drawing I--W 4 hours Investigation of the visual language used in drawing. Students work with concepts of point, line, and plane· definition to develop an awareness of the elements used to indicate form in a variety of media. ART-122 Drawing II--Sp 4 hours Further exploration in representing form and space with particular attention to figure and portrait drawing. Emphasis on personal interpretation and media experimentation. Prerequisite: ART-121 Drawing I. ART-221 Design I--W 4 hours An exploration of the visual elements and concepts of design utilizing a variety of media. Prerequisite: ART-121 Drawing I ART-222 Design II--Sp 4 hours Theory and application of compositional elements and pdnciples of design and visual organization. Manipulation of two and three– dimensional forms to explore their expressive and structural possi– bilities. Humanities HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities--A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours A historical study of the relationship of music, art and literature to the dominant cultural, religious and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. HUM-243 Music Appreciation--W 4 hours A historical/stylistic survey of Western music viewed from a Christian theistic perspective. Satisfies the HUM-140 Introduction to Humanities requirement if combined with qualifying transfer work in art appreciation. May not be combined with HUM-242 to substitute for HUM-140. (even years) HUM-300 American Popular Music--Sp 4 hours Designed to help the student gain an appreciation and understand– ing of American popular music, to impart historical perspective on styles and trends, to clarify some of the impact popular music has on society, to increase general knowledge of and interest in music, and to develop a basis for Christian discernment as it relates to partici– pation in American popular music. This course does not satisfy the Introduction to the Humanities requirement. Church Music CHMU-200 The Christian At Worship--Sp 2 hours A study of worship as recorded in the Old and New Testament with primary emphasis upon individual and corporate worship in the contemporary Church. Enrollment is open to students from all departments of the College. (even years) CHMU-203 Instrumental Ensembles in the Church--A 2 hours In a seminar setting the student is given an introduction to the importance of instrumental music in the church. The study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensemble, repertoire, and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years) CHMU-204 Audio Resources for the Church--W 2 hours An overview of audio in relation to sound reinforcement and its use in the local church. Topics for study include: the basic sound chain, the mixing process, tape accompaniments, audio problems and trouble shooting. The course includes hands-on experience. CHMU-209 Introduction to Hymn Playing--W 1 hour Group instruction in essential hymn playing and accompanying skills including congregational-style improvisation, accompanying from the hymnal, sight reading, and transposition.