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2020-2021 Archived Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Archived Catalog

MUS.-207 Songwriting

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: 2.0 minimum in MUS.-102  or MUS.-191  and MUS.-105 .
Students will learn to create originl musical compostitions utilizing MIDI software. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of music composition: rhythm melody harmony texture timbre register dymanics tempo and form.

Course Outcomes
1. Create original musical material and demonstrate ability to develop material based on specific instructions 2. Demonstrate, through completed assignments, a proficiency with MIDI software 3. Demonstrate, through completed assignments, a familiarity with audio effects 4. Demonstrate, through completed assignments, a proficiency with music fundamentals: rhythm, melody and harmony 5. Demonstrate, through completed assignments, a proficiency with chord progressions, form, tempo, and music aesthetics: dynamics, texture, timbre, register 6. Produce original music through collaborative projects 7. Create, organize, advertise, and produce a performance event of original music 8. Export original music from software in multiple formats, CD, mp3 or web-based.