2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 269 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index THMU-2310 Aural Skills III –Fa 2 hours Intermediate aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by including syncopated and irregular rhythmic patterns as well as full four- voice harmonic dictation, including more advanced chromatic language. Prerequisite: THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-2210 Music Theory III. THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV –Sp 2 hours Advanced aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. More advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, including all tonal language, as well as some extended chromatic possibilities and introduction to the non-tonal tendencies of the 20th century. Prerequisite: THMU-2310 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. THMU-3110 Jazz Theory –Sp 3 hours Study of the elements of jazz language, which will provide the student of music a basis for understanding and eventually performing and composing jazz repertoire through the study of its underlying principles. Further enables the discovery of musical structures and forms from selected jazz style periods through detailed written and aural analysis. Prerequisites: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV. THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology –Sp 2 hours In-depth study of notational techniques for music score production and the development of the skills required for sequencing musical compositions with computers and synthesizers. Prerequisite: THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology, passing grade on competency exam, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) THMU-4100 Counterpoint –Sp 3 hours Survey of polyphonic music of the 18th century including analysis and experimental writing of species counterpoint, canon, two-part inventions, fugal expositions, and trio sonata movements. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (odd years) THMU-4110 Form and Analysis –Sp 3 hours Theoretical study of the structure of musical forms presented by historical style period and corresponding analytical systems, continuation in Weber’s traditional Roman numeral analysis, and introduction to Hindemith and Hanson’s extended tonality techniques and 20th century methods, including atonal/serial designs of Schoenberg, Perle, and Forte. Prerequisites: THMU- 2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV. (even years) THMU-4130 Orchestration –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (Fee: $30) (odd years) THMU-4140 Choral Arranging –Fa 2 hours Study of arranging for the choral medium. Includes principles of arranging for children, youth, and adult choirs. Special attention given to arranging for large and small choral ensembles as accompanied by a variety of media including congregation, live instruments, MIDI, and audio sound tracks. Class presentation of student arrangements in a concert setting is provided. (Fee: $30) (even years) THMU-4990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Theory/Composition Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music theory or composition for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to three credits. Theatre (THTR) THTR-1230 Voice and Diction –Fa 3 hours Designed to assist the student in strengthening and maintaining the speaking voice. Areas of study include voice physiology, effective breathing for speaking, voice quality, and articulation. A brief examination of major vocal problems is also given. THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre –Fa 3 hours Study of the history and development of theatre. Dramatic literature is considered a reflection of man and culture during various periods, dealing with philosophy, religion, and sociopolitical thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. THTR-1420 Introduction to Technical Theatre –Fa, Sp 3 hours An overview course in all areas of technical theatre, including design. Intended to give the student a broad understanding of the basic principles and procedures used in the design of scenery, costuming, lighting, sound, and production management. Practicum required. (Fee $45) THTR-1430 Stage Movement –Fa 3 hours Practicum in theatrical stage movement with personal and practical discipline application. THTR-1440 Stagecraft I –Fa, Sp 1 hour This course is designed to acquaint the student with selected elements of play production on a practical level. Students are assigned a project in an area of stagecraft such as properties, lighting, costuming, makeup, or set construction/decoration in relation to the mounting of a theatre production. THTR-1450 Stagecraft II –Fa, Sp 1 hour Designed to give the student a production staff supervisory experience. Students are assigned an area of stagecraft in relation to the mounting of a theatrical production. Skills learned in Stagecraft I are further developed, and leadership responsibilities required. Prerequisite: THTR-1440 Stagecraft I. THTR-1460 Theatre Participation –Fa, Sp 1 hour Students who participate in a communication arts-directed play may receive one hour of credit. Participation must occur over a minimum of four weeks of the rehearsal process. Credit may be applied only to the semester in which the participation occurs or the semester immediately following. Repeatable up to four hours. Credit/no credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. THTR-1480 Play Production –Sp 3 hours Provides an overview of the elements of play production (including direction, dramaturgy, design, producing, stage management, promotion, etc.). Through lecture and experience the student will be introduced to the practical aspects of producing a play. Ideas will be explored from a director’s involvement with these elements. Stage work required. (Fee: $50) THTR-2130 Dramatic Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical development of dramatic styles, theory, criticism, and construction. Can be applied to meet English or speech requirements, but not both. THTR-2200 Introduction to Design –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to philosophies of design by studying the work of theatrical designers: scenic, costume, and lighting. A number of projects will explore basic elements of design. (Fee: $50) THTR-2350 Directing I –Fa 3 hours Practical study of play directing methods and techniques applied through class projects. Students will direct and perform play cuttings from a variety of dramatic literature types during the semester. This course is especially helpful to education majors who will have to assist in educational theatre productions. Prerequisite: THTR-1480 Play Production. Course Descriptions | THMU-2310 – THTR-2350