EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory

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1 EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory Course Design Course Information Division Fine Arts Course Number MUS 020 Title Elementary Theory Credits 2 Developed by Geoff DeSpain Lecture/Lab Ratio 1 Lecture/2 Lab Transfer Status Non-transferable Activity Course Yes CIP Code Assessment Mode Pre/Post Test (50 Questions/193 Points) Semester Taught Fall GE Category Separate Lab No Awareness Course No Intensive Writing Course No Diversity and Inclusion Course No Prerequisites Educational Value A. To General Education Knowledge and skills acquired in this class will contribute to a better understanding of music in both the applied and theoretical aspects. The student will also be able to respond more effectively to the printed page with understanding and accuracy in both active and passive musical experiences. B. To Major/Program This class provides the basic understanding and develops essential skills upon which all students must build to become successful musicians. C. Other It gives specific knowledge of principles which relate to all art expressions and creations such as the following: World of Art, World of Music, Drama, History, Bank, Choir, Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble. Description A one-semester remedial music theory course designed specifically for music majors who need preparation for MUS 105, Music Theory I as determined by in-class placement tests. EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory

2 Supplies Competencies and 1. Identify terms regarding time and sound as it relates to music. a. Identify terms such as sound waves, pitch, intensity, timbre, and harmonics. o learner can match the terms with the respective definitions 2. Identify the names of the notes on the staff. a. Memorize notes on staff. o learner can name the notes on the staff 3. Identify and explain time classification use in music. a. Memorize simple and compound meters. b. Identify and explain time classification. o learner can describe the difference between simple and compound meters o learner identifies and explains time classification EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory

3 4. Identify rhythmic values. a. Identify and memorize rhythmic values o learner can name all rhythmic values 5. Identify all time signatures. a. Identify time signatures as they relate to simple and compound time o learner can write rhythms in both simple and compound time 6. Identify and notate diatonic intervals. a. Identify and notate all diatonic intervals within one octave o learner can identify and notate all diatonic intervals within one octave 7. Identify and compose basic scales in any key. a. How to compose basic scales in all keys EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory

4 o learner can compose any basic scale on any given pitch 8. Compose major scales. a. Compose a fourteen major scales. o learner can compose any major scale on any given pitch 9. Compose natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. a. Compose all three forms of the minor scale. o learner can compose any minor scale in all three forms on any given pitch 10. Identify and write key signatures. a. Memorize key signatures. b. Identify and write key signatures. o learner names all key signatures o learner identifies and writes key signatures EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory

5 11. Identify and compose major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads. a. Compose any chord quality on any given pitch. o learner can compose any triad on any given pitch Types of Instruction Classroom Presentation Web Grading Information Grading Rationale 50% Homework 15% Quizzes 5% Midterm 10% Final Exam 20% Attendance Online Grading Rationale 25% Homework 25% Discussions 25% Quizzes 10% Midterm 15% Final Exam Grading Scale A % B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 59% and below EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE Elementary Theory