Academic Catalog

Music: Theory/Composition (MTC)

MTC101 / Introduction to Music Theory
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC103 / Introduction to Aural Perception
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

An introduction to the aural skills necessary to hear relationships of intervals, rhythms, melody, and harmony in music. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MTC103 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC105 / Music Theory I
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

The chronological study of music theory including: harmony, melody, texture, structure and timbre through analysis, original compositions and basic exercises to demonstrate musical concepts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC106 / Aural Perception I
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

The development of listening and performing skills through dictation, sight-singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: MTC105.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC130 / Jazz Theory
2 Credits / 2.0 Periods for Lecture

Develop written and aural theory skills necessary in the jazz idiom. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC101 and MTC103), or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC130 is recommended for students taking jazz improvisation, jazz composition and jazz combo.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC140 / Songwriting
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

An introduction to the art and craft of songwriting through the study and analysis of diverse songwriters and musical styles, and creation of original songs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC140 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC155 / Music Theory II
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A continuation of Music Theory I with emphasis on harmony and part-writing procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC105. Corequisites: MTC156.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC156 / Aural Perception II
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

A continuation of Aural Perception I, including harmonic practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC106. Corequisites: MTC155.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC180 / Computer Literacy for Musicians
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Instruction in basic computer literacy, including generic applications and music-specific programs with hands-on experience. Ability to read music notation required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or Corequisites: MTC105, or permission of Instructor.

Fulfills: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]; Computer/Stats/Quantitative Apps [CS]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC191 / Electronic Music I
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC205 / Music Theory III
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

The study of chromatic harmony and melody, modulation techniques and expanded chords. The analysis of formal structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155. Corequisites: MTC206.

SUN  SUN# MUS 2222
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC206 / Aural Perception III
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

A development of listening and performing skills, including an introduction of chromatic harmonic techniques and concepts of style. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC156. Corequisites: MTC205.

SUN  SUN# MUS 2222
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC240 / Composition
3 Credits / 0.6 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing techniques and procedures for developing original ideas. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC105 and MTC106, or equivalent), and permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC240 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC255 / Music Theory IV
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A continuation of Music Theory III, including 20th century theories and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC205. Corequisites: MTC256.

SUN  SUN# MUS 2223
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
MTC256 / Aural Perception IV
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

A continuation of Aural Perception III, including extended chords. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC206. Corequisites: MTC255.

SUN  SUN# MUS 2223
Division: Communication & Fine Arts