San Diego Community College District

Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
(858) 627-2600
(619) 388-2682

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
MUSIC 100
Online
COURSE SYLLABUS

Class Meets: Online Instructor: Dr. William Cratty

Classroom #: Online Reference #: 73951
Office: Message Center Online Course #: Music 100 Online
Office Hours: TBA (Online) Course Title: Introduction to Music
Semester: Spring, 2009 (January 26 to May 23)

San Diego Community College E-Mail Address: wcratty@sdccd.cc.ca.us

Web-Page Address: http://www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/home/wcratty/

Prerequisites

1. Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.
2. Computer literacy.

Required Text

1. Megill, Donald and Megill, David. Music Appreciation, 3rd Edition, (three compact
discs). Kendall Hunt, 2007.

Required Listening
1. http://www.classical.net/music/rep/top.html#basicrep
2. Eight compact discs on reserve at LRC (library), fourth floor.
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Required Supplies

1. Computer.
2. Web browser (internet connection).
3. Sound card, speakers, and CD-ROM drive.
4. Email account.

Course Description

A survey course to develop one’s listening perception through lectures, recordings, films,
and concerts. A discussion of the basic music elements, such as melody, rhythm,
harmony, and timbre as well as a historical perspective of all musical periods from
Western Europe (Middle Ages to the present) will be covered. In addition, other subjects
such as ethnic, jazz, rock, vocal, instrumental, and contemporary music of the 20th
century will be discussed.

Number of Units

Three (3).

Lecture Hours Per Week

Three (3) Hours.

Transfer Credit

CSU or UC.

Course Objectives

To introduce the basic fundamentals of music, such as melody, rhythm, harmony, and
timbre as well as acquaint students with the stylistic differences in music from various
periods throughout history, including the social, political, and economic climate of the
time. Students will learn selected composers and their masterworks of Western Europe
and America from the Middle Ages to the present.
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Methods of Instruction
(Course may include):

1. Lectures and class discussion.

2. Listening to music by way of compact discs, tapes, live concerts, and teacher
performances.
3. Audio visual aids.
4. Field trips.
5. Oral, listening, and written quizzes, midterm, and final exam.
6. Writing assignments.
7. Critique of a live performance.
8. Creative project.

Methods of Evaluation

1. Basic Elements, Quiz One 100 points

2. Medieval Period, Quiz Two (in-class) 100 points
3. Renaissance Period, Quiz Three (in-class) 100 points
4. Baroque Period, Midterm Exam 200 points
5. Classical Period, Quiz Four 100 points
6. Romantic Period, Quiz Five 100 points
7. 20th Century, Final Exam 200 points
8. Music Composition & Composer Report 100 points
9. Two Concert Reports (100 points each) 200 points
10. Creative Music Project 50 points
11. Music Journal/Listening Project 200 points

Total possible points: 1450 points

Grading Scale

1450 - 1300 = A
1249 - 1100 = B
1099 - 1000 = C
999 - 900 = D
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In-Class Participation Requirements Online

This course is highly interactive and will require critical thinking and a strong online
attendance. A student's attendance, participation, motivation, and a willingness to work
with your voice, hands, and feet are very important to derive the maximum benefit from
this course. Regular attendance online is both expected and necessary to successful
completion of course. Excused absences as a result of an emergency will be accepted
(see college catalog for more details).

Important Dates

January 26: Spring Semester Begins

February 06: Last day to receive and process an add code
February 09: Last day to drop and be eligible for refund
February 13: Holiday (Lincoln’s Day)
February 16: Holiday (Washington’s Day)
March 02: Last Day to file a petition for Credit / No Credit
April 06-11: Holiday (Spring Break)
March 21: Holiday (Chavez’s Day)
April 10: Withdrawal deadline
May 23: End of Spring 2009 Semester

*Holidays: No Saturday or Sunday classes following a Friday holiday. No Sunday

classes before a Monday holiday.

Final Exam / Protocol

A written and listening exam will be administered during final examination week (the last
class meeting of the semester).

The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule or date of assignments or quizzes
with prior notice.
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Dates to Remember

16-Week Schedule Topics Covered

Week 1 Introduction/Overview
Music Fundamentals / Basic Elements of Music
Part I, Chapters 1-11

Week 2 Basic Elements of Music (continued)

Quiz One

Week 3 The Medieval Period (Middle Ages)

Part II, Chapters 1-5

Week 4 The Medieval Period (continued)

Quiz Two (Listening and Written)
The Renaissance Period
Part III, Chapters 1-4

Week 5 The Renaissance Period (continued)

Quiz Three (Listening and Written)
The Baroque Period
Part IV, Chapters 1-16

Week 6 The Baroque Period (continued)

Week 7 The Baroque Period (continued)

Midterm (Listening and Written)

Week 8 The Classical Period

Part V, Chapters 1-12

Week 9 The Classical Period (continued)

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Dates to Remember (continued)

16-Week Schedule Topics Covered

Week 10 The Classical Period (continued)

Quiz Four (Listening and Written)
Reports Due
The Romantic Period
Part VI, Chapters 1-20

Week 11 The Romantic Period (continued)

Quiz Five (Listening and Written)

Week 12 The Twentieth Century

Part VII, Chapters 1-18

Week 13 The Twentieth Century (continued)

Quiz Six (Listening and Written)

Week 14 Jazz
Part VIII, Chapters 1-7
The American Musical
Part IX, Chapters 1-2

Week 15 Rock
Part X, Chapters 1-3
Non-Western Music
Part XI, Chapters 1-4

Week 16 Final Exam (Listening and Written)