MCCCD Program Description

Composition

Course: MTC240

First Term: 1990 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 0.6 Period(s) 0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: Z

Description: Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing techniques and procedures for developing original ideas.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Manipulate original musical ideas, using tonal concepts of motivic and harmonic development within traditional forms. (I, II, III) 2. Incorporate the use of twentieth century techniques and forms in creating a musical composition. (III) 3. Write an original score with detailed musical expressions such as dynamics, articulations, and phrasing. (I, II, III) 4. Abstract parts, obtain performers, and set up rehearsals for performance. (I, II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Writing an original composition using the student`s performing instrument II. Writing an original composition using the student`s performing instrument and at least one other instrument III. Writing an original composition using at least four instruments

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/1990

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