Cape Fear Community College

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world.  Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.  This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.

MUS 111

Fundamentals of Music

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Class:

3 hours

Lab:

None

Credit:

3 hours

This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course may meet the SACS humanities/fine arts requirement for AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER degree programs.

MUS 121

Music Theory I

Prerequisites:

MUS 111

Corequisites:

None

Class:

3 hours

Lab:

2 hours

Credit:

4 hours

This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course may meet the SACS humanities/fine arts requirement for AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER degree programs.

MUS 151

Class Music I

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Class:

0

Lab:

2

Credit:

1

This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

MUS 152

Class Music II

Prerequisites:

MUS 151

Corequisites:

None

Class:

0

Lab:

2

Credit:

1

This course is a continuation of MUS 151. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.