MUS 113 - Fundamentals of Music Composition I

(1 unit)

This course is intended to orient second semester freshman composition majors with the necessary tools they need to be successful in the composition major. Tools like music notation software, mobile audio recorders and audio editing software. Students will also compose and workshop two small compositions for solo instrument.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): MUS 203 or course instructor permission

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. understand, discuss, and creatively utilize a variety of compositional techniques, with an emphasis on the canon of Western art music.
2. create their own professional Bio and CV.
3. compose compositions for solo instruments.
4. utilize notation software essential to their success as a composer.

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