NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

412 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MUSC 2424 Basic Applied Instrument IV (2 credits) Applied instrument lessons are one-on-one sessions with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style, and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2423. MUSC 2600 Music Production I (3 credits) This three credit course is an introduction to the use of computers in music production and music notation. Basic software and concepts in music technology will be explored and applied. Sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician will be covered in this course. MUSC 2700 Musical Theatre Performance I (2 credits) A two credit course which includes studio training in the techniques, repertoire, and business acumen required for the musical theatre professions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1200 or MUSC 1500 or MUSC 1800 or THEA 2020. MUSC 2800 Music Theory III (3 credits) This course introduces formal structures and analysis of music. Instrumentation and the relation of the theory to practice will be covered. Prerequisite: MUSIC 1850. MUSC 2810 Music Theory III Lab: Extended Harmonies and Modulation (1 credits) A one credit course designed to develop the ability to sing, identify, play, and dictate melodies and harmonies that modulate. Special emphasis will be placed on diatonic and secondary seventh chords. Prerequisite: MUSC 1860. MUSC 2850 Music Theory IV (3 credits) An advanced study of music theory including 20th Century techniques, counterpoint, modulation, and composition. Prerequisite: MUSC 2800. MUSC 2860 Music Theory IV Lab: Chromatic and Modern Compositional Techniques (1 credits) A one credit course designed to develop the ability to sing, identify, play, and dictate chromatic melodies. Special emphasis will be placed on examples from standard literature and modern compositional techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 2810. MUSC 3200 Musicology I (3 credits) An in-depth survey of the development of Western musical tradition from the birth of the opera (circa 1600) to the death of Mozart (1791). Musical form, theoretical practice, and performance style are examined as well as the influence of sociological change and technological advances on musical composition. Prerequisites: COMP 2000 or 2010 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. MUSC 2411 Basic Applied Piano I (2 credits) Applied one-on-one lessons with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: Permission of division director. MUSC 2412 Basic Applied Piano II (2 credits) Applied one-on-one lessons with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2411. MUSC 2413 Basic Applied Piano III (2 credits) Applied one-on-one lessons with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2412. MUSC 2414 Basic Applied Piano IV (2 credits) Applied one-on-one lessons with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2413. MUSC 2421 Basic Applied Instrument I (2 credits) Applied instrument lessons are one-on-one sessions with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style, and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: Permission of division director. MUSC 2422 Basic Applied Instrument II (2 credits) Applied instrument lessons are one-on-one sessions with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style, and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2421. MUSC 2423 Basic Applied Instrument III (2 credits) Applied instrument lessons are one-on-one sessions with student and instructor designed to address and correct faults, develop the ability to perform with appropriate musical style, and synthesize musical technique for aesthetic interpretation. Registration for this class requires a private applied lesson fee. Prerequisite: MUSC 2422.