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Music Department Office .............................. MB 137 .... (480)
423-6333
Fine Arts Division Office ............................... MB 139 ....
(480) 423-6328
Audio
Production Technologies A.A.S and Certificate Requirements
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Scottsdale Community College offers the first two years of basic instruction
needed for theory, voice and/or instrumental majors. In addition, courses
are offered to meet the requirements of general education in the humanities,
commercial music and special interest areas. Private instruction is offered
in the areas of piano, voice, band and orchestral instruments. A special
fee is charged for private instruction, except for
approved music majors. Music majors are required to participate in a performance
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Music Arts curriculum includes opportunities in the following areas:
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MUSIC
ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
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COMMERCIAL
& BUSINESS |
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3
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Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuseson
music in the marketplace, songwriting, publishing, copyright proceduresand
business affairs, agents, artist management, and concert production. Prerequisites:
None. (MUC109 not offered every semester.)
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MUC110 Music Business: Recording and
Mass Media |
3 credits 3 periods |
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Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses
on the record industry; environmental music; uses of music in radio, telecommunications,
and film; and career options. Prerequisites: None. (MUC110 offered in
the Spring semester only.) |
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MUC111 Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) |
3 credits 5 periods |
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Pro Tools editing and recording using the Digidesign Pro Tools LE package.
Emphasis on the Digi 001. Includes Macintosh computer operation, troubleshooting,
and file management. Prerequisites: MUC195 or MUC195AA.
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| MUC112
Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) |
3
credits 5 periods |
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Uses of Pro Tools mixing and automation in conjunction with editing and
recording utilizing the Digidesign Digi 001. Includes Macintosh computer
operation, troubleshooting, and file management. Prerequisites: MUC111.
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| MUC135
Live-Performance Disc Jockey Techniques |
2
credits 2 periods |
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Development of beginning level live-performance disc jockey techniques.
Emphasis on understanding the construction of industry-formatted dance songs,
cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the relationship of beats per minute to
segueing, and programming songs to entertain a live audience. Covers the
history of the live performance DJ and strategies for soliciting employment
in the field. Prerequisites: None.
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| MUC195AA
Studio Music Recording I |
3
credits 5 periods |
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Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics,
operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording.
Includes studio session process and musical production decisions. Prerequisites:
None.
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| MUC196AA
Studio Music Recording II |
3
credits 5 periods |
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Emphasis on signal-processing equipment, mixing consoles and advanced musical
recording session procedures, production, and engineering. Includes mix-down
and resultant master tape of a musical recording session. Prerequisites:
MUC195AA.
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| MUC197
Live Sound Reinforcement I |
3
credits 3 periods |
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Basic principles of live sound engineering. Emphasis on signal flow, acoustic,
sound reinforcement set-ups and installation, signal processing, microphone
selections and placement. Includes setting up sound systems and mixing live
music. Prerequisites: None.
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| MUC198
Live Sound Reinforcement II |
3
credits 3 periods |
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Emphasis on musical production decisions. Front-of-house and monitor console
placement, loudspeaker arrangements, power considerations, program material
and sound pressure levels. Includes setting up of sound system and mixing
live performances with various styles of music. In addition to mixing at
alternate locations. Prerequisites: MUC197. (MUC198 not offered every semester.)
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| MUC295
Studio Music Recording III |
3
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Producing and engineering a recording project. Covers how recording studios
work and how recording projects are organized from pre-production through
delivery of the final mix. Prerequisites: (MUC195 or MUC195AA) or MUC196
and instructor approval.
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MUSIC:
HISTORY & LITERATURE |
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| MHL140
Survey of Music History |
3
credits 3 periods |
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of composers, compositions, styles, and periods in music history. Prerequisites:
None. |
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| MHL145
American Jazz and Popular Music |
3
credits 3 periods |
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The
study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American
jazz and popular music from the mid-1800s to present. Prerequisites: None.
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| MHL145
Rock Music and Culture |
3
credits 3 periods |
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| History
of rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions
have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None. |
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MUSIC:
THEORY & COMPOSITION |
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| MTC101 |
3
credits 3 periods |
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| Introduction
to Music Theory Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary
for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors.
Prerequisites: None. |
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| MTC
103Introduction to Aural Perception |
2
credits 2 periods |
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An
introduction to the aural skills necessary to hear relationships of intervals,
rhythms, melody, and harmony in music. May be repeated for a total of four
(4) credit hours. Prerequisites: None.
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| MTC105
Music Theory I |
3
credits 3 periods |
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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: MTC100, or MTC101, or permission
of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106.
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| MTC106
Aural Perception I |
1
credit 2 periods |
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The
development of listening and performing skills through dictation, sight
singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: MTC105.
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| MTC120
Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video |
3
credits 5 periods |
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Basic
principles of recording and mixing sound for film Continued study of the
production of music with Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations.
Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in song arrangements.
Prerequisites: (TCM 100 and TCM 136) or permission of instructor.
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| MTC
120 Introduction to Sound Design for Film
and Video |
3
credits 5 periods |
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Basic
principles of recording and mixing sound for film and video. Includes voice-over,
automatic dialog replacement (ADR), foley, ambience, special effects and
music. Emphasis on analog and digital recording techniques in the field
as well as in a controlled environment. Prerequisites: (TCM100 and TCM136)
or permission of instructor.
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| MTC155
Music Theory II |
3
credits 3 periods |
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A
continuation of Music Theory I with emphasis on harmony and partwriting
procedures. Prerequisites: MTC105. Corequisites: MTC156.
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| MTC156
Aural Perception II |
1
credit 2 periods |
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A
continuation of Aural Perception I, including harmonic practices. Prerequisites:
None. Corequisites: MTC155.
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MTC190
Computer-Aided Music Notation
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3
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Introduction
to computer-aided music notation, culminating in editing and producing publication-quality
music scores. Ability to read music notation required. Prerequisites: Permission
of instructor.
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| MTC191
Electronic Music I |
3
credits 4 periods |
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An
introduction to producing music with Musical Instrument Digital Interface
(MIDI) configurations consisting of computers, printers, synthesizers, and
other compatible MIDI instruments. Prerequisites: None.
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| MTC192
Electronic Music II |
3
credits 4 periods |
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| Continued
study of the production of music with Musical Instrument Digital Interface
(MIDI) configurations. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their
applications in song arrangements. Prerequisites:MTC191. |
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| MTC205
Music Theory III |
3
credits 5 periods |
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The
study of chromatic harmony and melody, modulation techniques and expanded
chords. The analysis of formal structure. Prerequisites: MTC155. Corequisites:
MTC206. (MTC205 not offered every semester.)
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| MTC206
Aural Perception III |
1
credit 2 periods |
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A development of listening and performing skills, including an introduction
of chromatic harmonic techniques and concepts of style. Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: MTC205. (MTC206 not offered every semester.)
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| MTC220
Advanced Sound Design for Film and Video (TCM220) |
3
credits 3 periods |
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Explores techniques and advanced applications used in designing sound using
original student footage on a non-linear editing system. Prerequisites:
MTC/TCM120 or permission of instructor. (MTC220 not offered every semester.)
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| MTC255
Music Theory IV |
3
credits 3 periods |
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A
continuation of Music Theory III, including 20th Century theories and techniques.
Prerequisites: MTC205. Corequisites: MTC256. (MTC255 not offered every semester.)
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| MTC256
Aural Perception IV |
1
credit 2 periods |
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A
continuation of Aural Perception III, including extended chords. Prerequisites:
None. Corequisites: MTC255. (MTC256 not offered every semester.)
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| MTC261
Modern Arranging I |
3
credits 3 periods |
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Basic arranging techniques as used in jazz and rock idioms for combo and
special ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic rhythm, voicing, tonal
color and notation. May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.
Prerequisites: MUP164 and MUP165, or permission of instructor.
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MTC296-
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: Information about MTC296
courses can be found on page 124.
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MTC298
- SPECIAL PROJECTS: Information about MTC298 courses
can be found on page 180.
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MUSIC:PERFORMANCE |
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MUP131 Class Piano I |
2
credits 3 periods |
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| FDevelopment
of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including
basic hand position, music reading skills of melodic and harmonic material,
major scales, transposition, and harmonizations including the I, IV, V7
chords. Prerequisites: None. |
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2
credits 3 periods |
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| Continuation
of Piano I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major
and minor scales, transposition, improvisation, and sight reading. Prerequisites:
MUP131 or permission of instructor. |
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MUP133 Class Voice I |
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| Introduction
to the fundamentals of vocal production. Emphasis on breathing techniques,
tone production and performances in class of solo vocal literature. Prerequisites:
None. |
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| Continuation
of Class Voice I including the elements of stage presence and diction.
Prerequisites: MUP133 or permission of instructor. |
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2
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| Practical
class with emphasis on playing, including embouchure, breath control,
finger control, reading from printed score and improvising songs. May
be repeated for up to six (6) credits. Prerequisites: None.
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1
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mixed chorus with emphasis on college/community participation and preparation
of a variety of choral literature for public performance. Auditions may
be required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None.
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MUP153 A Cappella Choir |
2
credits 5 periods |
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| A
mixed choir designed to emphasize choral techniques and performance of
all styles of choral literature. Public performances are scheduled during
the year including a concert tour. Auditions may be required. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: None.
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| Practical
and performing experience in vocal jazz. Includes music from the 1920’s
through the present. Requires participation in various public performances
on campus and in the community throughout the semester. May be repeated
for up to six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Auditions required and two semesters
in A Capella Choir or permission of instructor.
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| Emphasis
on college/community participation and the preparation of orchestral literature
for public performance. Auditions may be required. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Emphasis
on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature
for public performance. Auditions may be required. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Practical
and performance experience in various jazz styles. Open to all students
on the basis of auditions. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites:
None. |
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| Theoretical
and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. May be repeated
for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: None. |
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Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed
ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Emphasis
on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger-style
playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper
sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None. |
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Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions.
Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including
scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands.
Prerequisites: MUP225 or permission of instructor.
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| Additional
fingerboard positions. Ensemble techniques and performance. Prerequisites:
MUP226 or permission of instructor. |
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Advanced fingerboard positions. Duet and trio performances. Advanced ensemble
techniques. Prerequisites: MUP227 or permission of instructor.
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Development of intermediate piano techniques including selected solo literature,
transposition of harmonic patterns, and secondary dominants. Prerequisites:
MUP132 or permission of instructor. |
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| MUP232
Class Piano IV |
2
credits 3 periods |
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| Continuation
of Piano III including modulation techniques, improvisation of piano accompaniments,
advanced chromatic harmony, and sight reading of advanced literature.
Prerequisites: MUP231 or permission of instructor.
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MUP233 Class Voice III |
2
credits 3 periods |
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| Interpretive
singing through a closer examination of coloring, tone production, dynamics,
and tempo indications. Prerequisites: MUP134.
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| MUP234
Class Voice IV |
2 credits 3 periods |
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Emphasis on the preparation of solo vocal literature for the purpose of
evaluation and the integration of the music with the drama of the music.
Prerequisites: MUP233 or permission of instructor. |
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Workshop
in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire including audition
techniques, talent evaluation criticism, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting
styles, stage movement, and performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites:
None.
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MUP298-
SPECIAL PROJECTS: Information about MUP298 courses
can be found on page 180.
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Music:
Private Instruction |
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There is a special fee for non-music majors enrolling in private
instruction of $280 for 1 credit (1/2 hour lesson per week, per semester)
or $560 for 2 credits (1 hour lesson per week, per semester) in addition
to the regular credit fee. Private instruction emphasizing musicianship,
literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for
university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord,
organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone violoncello, contrabass,
bass guitar, percussion and harp. May be repeated for credit.
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MUP101
Private Instr.
(1/2 hour lesson 1 credit)
1st Semester
MUP151 Private Instr.
(1/2 hour lesson 1 credit)
2nd Semester
MUP201 Private Instr.
(1/2 hour lesson 1 credit) 3rd
Semester
MUP251 Private Instr.
(1/2 hour lesson 1 credit) 4th
Semester
MUP102 Private Instr.
( 1 hour lesson 2 credits)
1st Semester
MUP152 Private Instr.
( 1 hour lesson 2 credits)
2nd Semester
MUP202 Private Instr.
( 1 hour lesson 2 credits)
3rd Semester
MUP252 Private Instr.
( 1 hour lesson 2 credits)
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