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MEDA 120 - Film History and Analysis
4 credit(s)
Introduces the study of film by examining its history. Film movements, national cinemas, the development of technology, the evolution of the industry, and major directors are areas that are explored. Additionally, the course will introduce the student to film analysis by examining how the film’s narrative form works in tandem with mise en scene, editing, cinematography and sound to create meaning. The course is international in scope and regular screenings are included. 4 hours plus additional fil
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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MEDA 121 - Our Digital World
2 credit(s)
An exploration of the impact and effects of the Internet on all aspects of our lives as global citizens. This course examines the ethical, cultural, economic and political aspects of the Internet as a social technology.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
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MEDA 122 - Introduction to Digital Media
2 credit(s)
An introduction to producing, editing and publishing computer-based media including computer graphics, Web sites, and streaming media. Includes a survey of modern communications formats such as blogs, podcasts, and social networks. Also listed as CS 122 .
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MEDA 150 - Pacific Index
1 credit(s)
Working for the student newspaper in editorial, reporting, advertising, design and other capacities. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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MEDA 151 - Intercollegiate Forensics I
0-1 credit(s)
Students will participate in forensics as part of the Pacific University Speech and Debate Team and will be expected to assist with administrative responsibilities for the team or compete in the novice or junior divisions of Public Address, Interpretations of Literature, Limited Preparation, or Debate events. Particular emphasis will be placed on effective research, organization, and presentational skills required for intercollegiate forensics tournaments. Members of the Speech and Debate team are required to enroll in one section of MEDA 151 or MEDA 351 each semester they attend Pacific. Sections of MEDA 151 and MEDA 351 will meet concurrently each week. May be taken for repeat credit. Pass/No Pass.
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MEDA 153 - Video for Community Engagement
4 credit(s)
This integrated video production and studies course, is designed to enable students to engage the ways that: video media can impact identity formation; video media can be a means for self-empowerment; video media-making can be a tool for community building; video media can be a powerful tool for social change. The class will engage in exercises meant to explore making meaning through video images. Finally, Students will partner with non-profit groups whose objective it is to assist or enrich the community, and the students will collaborate on a video project as a means to further the community group’s goals and tell their story. These groups’ goals may include issues of social welfare, advocacy, environmental issues, sustainability, etc. Students are encouraged to use their strengths from other disciplines to better inform their storytelling. Meets 3 hours with substantial group production work outside of the classroom expected. MEDA 153 is designed for non-Film/Video majors with little or no prior production experience.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Humanities (2010 catalog) and Civic Engagement.
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MEDA 195 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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MEDA 201 - Interpersonal Communication
4 credit(s)
Examines the interpersonal dimension of communication. Principles, concepts, and theories of relationships will be analyzed, discussed and evaluated in their application to daily interaction. Emphasis on how interpersonal communication is structured and how it functions in transactions.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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MEDA 202 - Photography & Imaging for Media
4 credit(s)
Students will learn to use the controls and features of modern DSLR cameras to create images that communicate effectively; and they will learn fundamental post-production techniques to create still images that are technically sound and appropriately formatted for use across all major media formats including print, web, and video.
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MEDA 209 - Graphic Design II
4 credit(s)
Students will build upon their understanding of the elements of graphic design-with an emphasis on typography, composition, and color theory-to develop the practical skills necessary to create successful print and electronic communications.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 116 .
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MEDA 213 - Digital Journalism I
4 credit(s)
An introductory, skills-based course that focuses on journalism and storytelling via multimedia (video, audio, web-based, and social media). Students pick a local news topic and then produce a series of news stories using different multimedia platforms. Students learn principles of journalism alongside new digital era reporting skills.
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MEDA 218 - Organizational Communication
4 credit(s)
Introduces students to modern philosophies, methods, and strategies for communication systems within organizations. Students will explore the ways that communication happens within organizations and how it relates to their mission and values, and will include methods for assessing and improving an organization’s internal and external communications.
Offered: Offered Spring, anually
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing (30 completed credits) and MEDA 110 or MEDA 201
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MEDA 220 - Film and Society
2 credit(s)
Film and Society is a revolving topics course that examines major societal changes through the lens of a cinematic movement or genre. Film Noir and its reflection of post WWII anxieties in the US or the cinema of the French New Wave and its reflection of pre 1968 restlessness in France are examples of characteristic topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (2010-17 catalogs); Analyzing and Interpreting Texts.
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MEDA 240W - Writing for the Media
4 credit(s)
A course in basic media writing with emphasis on writing for print and electronic media.
Offered: Spring.
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MEDA 248 - Sports Reporting
2 credit(s)
Students will enhance their knowledge of sports reporting by sharpening and further developing writing skills in game stories, sport previews, and featured stories. Addtionally, the emphasis will be placed on sporting events and features. Students will learn how to analyze data from an array of sources, social and economic factors, legal and ethical concerns, and how sports play establsih a unique context for these things. Students will explore the evolution of sport reporting strategies, theories, mass media, and sport journalists which will provide them with the knowledge and skills to produce work in a professional environment.
Offered: Offered Winter, alternate years
Prerequisite(s): MEDA-240W
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MEDA 250 - Introduction to Video Production
4 credit(s)
This class explores the creative possibilities of visual storytelling by learning the foundations of video production with regards to technical and visual language skills. Students produce short pieces in the narrative, experimental, and documentary form. Includes production planning, camera work, lighting, sound, and editing. Substantial production work outside of class is required.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (2010-17 catalogs); Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
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MEDA 254 - Event Planning & Marketing I
2 credit(s)
The objective of this course is to plan a cultural event on the Pacific University Forest Grove Campus. The event will constitute a Youth Film Festival and other arts programming. Students will develop skills in the following areas: social media outreach, event marketing, event planning. The class will host the event on campus in the fall. Students from all areas interested in the above skill-sets are encouraged to participate.
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MEDA 256 - Event Planning & Marketing II
2 credit(s)
A continuation of Event Planning I. The objective of the course is to implement and execute a cultural event on the Pacific University Forest Grove Campus. The event will constitute a Youth Film Festival. Students will develop skills in the following areas: social media outreach, event marketing, event planning, and event hosting. Students from all areas interested in the above skill-sets are encouraged to participate.
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MEDA 265 - Web Design
4 credit(s)
A study and practice in the creation of web sites. Students will approach web design from both an aesthetic and technical perspective and will employ standards-based practices in the design and development of sites using modern tool sets and languages.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): CS 122 or MEDA 122 with a minimum grade of C.
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MEDA 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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MEDA 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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MEDA 300 - Special Topic Alternative Film Production
4 credit(s)
This special topics course explores alternative modes of film production on a rotating basis, such as Experimental Film or Animation and considers historical and social contexts, as well as the art and technique of these modes of production. Previous student experience in film production, photography, and/or the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. May be repeated once for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Processes.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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MEDA 302 - Documentary: Studies/Practice
4 credit(s)
The history, analysis and production of the documentary. Explores the documentary as personal essay, autobiography, journalism, political propaganda and social advocacy. Course provides a historical evolution of documentary form and students produce short documentary projects. Production work outside of class is required. MEDA 250 with a minimum grade of C-.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (prior to 2010 catalog); Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
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MEDA 303 - Experimental: Studies & Practice
4 credit(s)
The History, analysis and production of experimental film. Explores the creative and the innovative in film form and content through different movements in experimental film history. Students produce short experimental and personal projects. Production work outside of class is required.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 120 and MEDA 250 .
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MEDA 304 - Contemporary Explorations
4 credit(s)
This course will explore rotating contemporary topics such as sustainability, the environment, intercultural and interdisciplinary subjects through creative film/video productions. Emphasis will be placed in exploring a subject or a concept and expressing it in creative ways. Coursework could include installation projects, travel projects or collaborations between disciplines.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Humanities (2010-17 catalogs); Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 320 with a minimum grade of C-.
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MEDA 305W - Identity Design
4 credit(s)
Students will expand their knowledge of graphic design while increasing technical skills to construct successful communication and brand identities in print and digital forms
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 116 and MEDA 209 .
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MEDA 306 - Animation: Studies & Practice
4 credit(s)
This course will introduce students to the art of animation from a historical, theoretical, and technical standpoint. Students will be introduced to different formats and techniques of animation and will get to experiment with various animation techniques as a part of the coursework.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 250 with a minimum grade of C-.
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MEDA 311 - Electronic News
4 credit(s)
A course on developing electronic news stories for broadcast and the web.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 112 , MEDA 250 , and MEDA 340 .
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MEDA 313 - Digital Journalism II
4 credit(s)
With a special emphasis on social media and social media analytics, learn to report live news situations and create news packages usable across social, audio, and video platforms. This course provides a unique opportunity to earn a Social Media Certificate from a major social media corporation as part of the curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 213 .
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MEDA 316 - Advanced Graphic Design Applications
4 credit(s)
Students will build upon their knowledge of professional design applications to create a variety of advanced media projects.
Offered: Alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 116 .
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MEDA 318 - Sports Public Relations & Promotion
4 credit(s)
An in-depth study of sports public relations as it relates to such areas as promotions, media and community relations, and crisis communication. Furthermore, the course will take a detailed look at all channels of sports public relations both traditional and contemporary. Students will engage with different strategies, theories, and media practices while working on public realtions projects. Prerequistes: Junior Standing or above (60 or more completed credits), MEDA-108, and MEDA-240W.
Offered: Offered Spring, alternate years
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MEDA 319 - Information Design
2 credit(s)
A course in the many disciplines of information design. Students will apply design concepts and techniques to qualitative and quantitative data sets in order to improve their communicative aspects.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 116 .
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MEDA 320 - Narrative Production: Script-Screen
4 credit(s)
With a focus on narrative modes of production, this class will guide students from project conception through principle photography. The class will cover short-screenplay writing and revision, storyboarding, production design, directing, sound recording and cinematography in the service of a creative narrative film production.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 250 with a minimum grade of C-.
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MEDA 322 - Post Production
4 credit(s)
Learn editing, sound design, and other
post-production skills necessary to create an
effective video projects. The class explores both
technical and critical skills necessary to refine
a video to effectively engage an audience.
Film/Video majors may take this course in sequence
with MEDA 320 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 153 or MEDA 250 .
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MEDA 323 - Cinematography
2 credit(s)
In this class, students will explore principles of lighting and camera technique and apply these concepts in video production situations. Students will learn to pre-visualize lighting design and to render that vision in hands on video production.
Offered: Offered biennially
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 250 .
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MEDA 331 - Sundance Film Festival Travel
2 credit(s)
Students attend the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT where they will attend film screenings, filmmaker presentations and panels, and other special events. Sundance showcases both foreign and domestically produced films. Students will deepen their understanding of the role independent cinema has in supporting voices that have traditionally been marginalized by the mainstream film industry. Students engage with the business side of film-making, including marketing and promotion, distribution opportunities, and audience engagement.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 120 or MEDA 220 .
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MEDA 332W - Screenwriting
4 credit(s)
Scriptwriting will familiarize the beginning screenwriter with the principles of screenplay structure and writing for the screen. We will study previously written scripts and produced films as well as screenwriting structure and form. Through exercises, readings, screenings and the workshop of students’ writing, we will examine dramatic structure, plot, scene construction, character arc and re-writing.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 180 , ENGW 181 , or ENGW 182 .
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MEDA 333 - Directing for Stage and Screen
4 credit(s)
A director shares his or her vision with collaborators and sees it through to a fully realized expression in time and space. In this course, students who aspire to work in theatre, film, and other media will learn skills and gain practice in responding to texts; developing robust concepts; communicating with actors, designers, and other collaborators; making eloquent staging choices to enhance storytelling; and managing multi-faceted projects. Throughout the semester, our touchstone will be the relationship between artistic vision and practical decision-making. We will also look at and learn from the work of seminal theorists and practitioners. Also listed as THEA 333 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and THEA 120 ; or MEDA 250 .
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MEDA 335 - Advanced Speaking & Presentations
2 credit(s)
As an extension of MEDA 101 , this course explores the advanced theoretical and practical skills necessary for delivering a variety of oral presentations. Students are required to give at least two individual presentations and one group presentation. Strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking, organization, and oral presentation skills.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Humanities (2010 catalog).
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 101 .
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MEDA 340 - Reporting
4 credit(s)
Development of news-gathering and reporting skills, and techniques for the mass media.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 240W .
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MEDA 345 - Current Journalistic Practices
2 credit(s)
This course centers on advanced instruction in journalistic skills including feature and opinion writing, photojournalism, publication editing and design, and multi-media journalism. Subject matter will vary. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
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MEDA 350 - Integrated Media Production
4 credit(s)
Explores the use of advanced multimedia tools in the development of a significant multimedia project. Students combine the various fundamental principles of design and human technology interface to create a single interactive multimedia application for an external client.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 360W .
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MEDA 351 - Intercollegiate Forensics II
0-2 credit(s)
Students will participate in forensics as part of the Pacific University Speech and Debate Team and will be expected to assist with administrative responsibilities for the team or compete in the open division of Public Address, Interpretations of Literature, Limited Preparation, or Debate events. Particular emphasis will be placed on effective research, organization, and presentational skills required for intercollegiate forensics tournaments. Members of the Speech and Debate team are required to enroll in one section of MEDA 151 or MEDA 351 each semester they attend Pacific. Sections of MEDA 151 and MEDA 351 will meet concurrently each week. May be taken for repeat credit. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 101 , MEDA 110 , or MEDA 151 .
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MEDA 353 - Video: Community Engagement Mentor
4 credit(s)
This course explores the ways that video media can impact identity formation and self-empowerment while serving as a tool for community building and social change. Students enrolled in MEDA 353 mentor and tutor students enrolled in MEDA 153 , assist in production, and lead several class meetings. Substantial group production work outside of the classroom is expected.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Humanities (2010 catalog) and Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 250
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MEDA 354 - Event Planning & Marketing I: Leadership
2 credit(s)
The objective of this course is to plan a cultural event on the Pacific University Forest Grove Campus. The spring semester class pre-plans the event that will take place in fall. The event will constitute a Youth Film Festival and other arts programming. Students will take on a leadership role, and will further develop skills in social media outreach, event marketing, event planning, as well as leadership skills. Students from all areas interested in the above skill-sets are encouraged to participate.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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MEDA 356 - Event Planning & Marketing II: Leadership
2 credit(s)
This is a continuation of Event Planning I. The objective of the course is to implement and execute a cultural event on the Pacific University Forest Grove Campus. Students will take a leadership role in implementing and executing a Youth Film Festival. Students will further skills in the following areas: social media outreach, event marketing, event planning, and event hosting. Students will also serve as event leaders for peers, and further develop leadership skills. Students from all areas interested in the above skill-sets are encouraged to participate.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits).
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MEDA 360W - Project Management for Designers
4 credit(s)
Students will learn and apply industry-standard project management methodologies to develop media-related deliverables to community partners.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits);MEDA 209 , MEDA 265 , MEDA 305W or MEDA 363
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MEDA 363 - Publication Editing & Design
4 credit(s)
Publication Editing & Design explores copy editing, layout and design for print and digital publications. Students will build upon their understanding and application of design principles while considering the importance of content selection and proper copy editing techniques in communications.
Offered: Alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 109 , ARTST 109 or MEDA 116 .
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MEDA 365 - Advanced Web Development
4 credit(s)
Builds on the fundamental concepts of web page design and construction by providing students with the opportunity to explore and use modern tool sets and techniques as they relate to advanced web site production and deployment.
Offered: Offered alternate years in Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 265 with a minimum grade of C.
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MEDA 370 - Advanced Reporting & Interviewing
4 credit(s)
An advanced skills-based reporting course that emphasizes interviewing techniques, longer-form storytelling, interpersonal interview skills, and feature storytelling. It is a news writing course meant to be taken after MEDA 240W. Students read compelling news feature stories and learn to produce their own longer feature stories.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 240W .
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MEDA 391 - Media Arts Junior Seminar
2 credit(s)
Students will explore professional opportunities in Media Arts. For example, they will identify entry-level positions in their chosen field, develop a resume, set up a job-shadow or internship experience, and learn how to find and apply to graduate programs. Students will research and develop plans for their Senior Capstone project in Media Arts.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed) and declared major in Media Arts.
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MEDA 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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MEDA 401W - Advanced Film Analysis
4 credit(s)
This course explore ways in which cinema signifies, communicates, produces meanings, and constructs itself as a language. Special attention is given to examining cinematic representations of race, gender, sexuality, nationalities, and class, among other identities and communities. Weekly film viewings required.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Humanities (2010 catalog); Writing in the Discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits); and ENGW 180 , ENGW 181 or ENGW 182 .
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MEDA 425 - Special Topics in the Media Arts
4 credit(s)
A rotating topics course that focuses on important and timely media-related issues related to the social, cultural, creative, ethical, and legal landscape of media creation, distribution, and utilization. May be repeated when content varies.
Offered: Offered intermittently.
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MEDA 434 - Mass Media Law and Ethics
4 credit(s)
This course takes an exploratory dive into the ethics and law of mass media, particularly in relation to digital and social media cases. Today’s digital world is still impacted by older U.S. laws that governed traditional media for the past century. Students will learn classic ethical problems in media. Students will learn basic media laws of 1st Amendment, Freedom of Expression, Right to Privacy, Copyright Law and Obscenity and Profanity laws.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed credits).
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MEDA 450 - Pacific Index-Management
2 credit(s)
Working in an editorial or advertising management position for the student newspaper. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
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MEDA 475 - Internship
Variable credit(s)
An internship consists of a field experience in a student’s specific career choice. Application of theories is emphasized. Internship contract required. Pass/No Pass.
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MEDA 480 - Internship Seminar
1-4 credit(s)
An intensive review of internship experiences with emphasis on the media work experience and the community in which the experience was gained. May be repeated once for credit. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): Approved internship Instructor’s consent required. Students may not receive credit for MEDA 475 and MEDA 480 for the same internship experience.
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MEDA 485 - Capstone in Sports Communication
2 credit(s)
Seniors in the Sports Communcation program will plan and produce a project that reflects the culmination of their education and experience in the major. The project will meet professional and/or academic standards for seniors in the department and college. Emphasis is on the planning, research and client relations required of the project. Students are encouraged to use the capstone as a means to evaluate and build on their internship experience.
Prerequisite(s): 2 credits of MEDA 475
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MEDA 488 - Capstone in Graphic Design I
2 credit(s)
Seniors in the graphic design program will plan and produce a project that demonstrates the culmination of the their education and experience in the department. The project will meet rigorous professional and/or academic standards. Emphasis is on the planning, research and client relations required of the project. Instructor Consent required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed credits) and must be a declared Graphic Design or General Media major.
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MEDA 489 - Capstone in Graphic Design II
2 credit(s)
This course is the second half of the year-long Graphic Design-focused Capstone Project. The emphasis is on the finalization, production and or publication, and delivery of the project.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 488 with a minimum grade of C-.
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MEDA 491 - Senior Capstone Film/Video
2 credit(s)
The Film/Video student creates a video or film studies project that demonstrates a culmination of the student’s instruction in the department. The project will be expected to meet rigorous professional and/or academic standards. Emphasis is on planning, research and proposal of the project. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed) and must be a Film/Video major or General Media Major.
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MEDA 492 - Senior Capstone Film/Video
2 credit(s)
Second half of the year-long Film/Video-focused Capstone Project. The emphasis is on the execution and finessing of the project.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 491 .
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MEDA 493 - Senior Capstone Integrated Media
2 credit(s)
The Integrated Media student creates an interactive and/or Web-based project that demonstrates a culmination of the student’s education and experience in the department. The project will be expected to meet rigorous professional and/or academic standards. Emphasis is on the planning, research and design of the project. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed) and must be an Integrated Media or General Media major.
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MEDA 494 - Senior Capstone Integrated Media
2 credit(s)
Second half of the year-long Integrated Media-focused Capstone Project. The emphasis is on the development, testing, and delivery of the project.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 493 .
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MEDA 497 - Senior Capstone Journalism
2 credit(s)
The student will engage in research or the creation of a written or visual project that demonstrates a culmination of the student’s education and experience in the department. The project will be expected to meet rigorous professional and/or academic standards. Emphasis is on the planning, research and design of the project. Instructor’s consent required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed) and must be a Journalism or General Media major.
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MEDA 498 - Senior Capstone Journalism
2 credit(s)
Second half of the year-long Journalism focused Capstone Project. The emphasis is on the writing, design, and publication or distribution of the project.
Prerequisite(s): MEDA 497 .
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MUS 100 - Concert Hour
0 credit(s)
All music majors must enroll in recital attendance for seven semesters and attend at least seven performances per semester. All music minors must enroll in recital attendance for four semesters and attend at least five performances per term. May be repeated. Pass/No Pass.
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MUS 101 - Introduction to Classical Music
4 credit(s)
This course pursues the development of listening skills, principally with respect to the traditions of Western Classical Music. Emphasis is placed on the development of an aural sense of historical, stylistic, and idiomatic contexts. Previous musical knowledge or experience is neither required nor assumed.
Offered: Offered each semester.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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MUS 102 - History of Jazz and Rock
4 credit(s)
Surveys the impact of jazz and rock music from both the social/historical and the musical points of view. Emphasis is placed on historical context and development of aural skills. The time frame will be 1900 to the present.
Offered: Offered Fall semester.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
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MUS 110 - Music Notation
4 credit(s)
Introduction to the expressive elements of music and musical notation. Topics include rhythm, scales, keys, intervals, melody, harmony, texture, and form. Recommended for those preparing for the music theory sequence, elementary teachers, aspiring songwriters, and all those with a desire to read or write music. Emphasis on aural skills and music reading. No previous musical background necessary.
Offered: Offered each semester.
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MUS 111 - Music Theory I
4 credit(s)
Introductory studies in harmony and counterpoint. Emphasis placed on scales, intervals, triads, non-harmonic tones and seventh chords. Projects will include students’ original composition.
Offered: Offered Fall semester
Prerequisite(s): placement exam.
Corequisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 112 - Music Theory II
4 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 111 . Emphasis is on the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and basic formal procedures of the common practice period. Primary topics will be secondary dominants, modulation, Neapolitan and Augmented sixth cords, modulation and analysis. Projects will include students’ original compositions.
Offered: Offered Spring semester
Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 .
Corequisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 131 - Introduction to MIDI Lab
1 credit(s)
Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) fundamentals and its practical implications for music education and composition. Basic Macintosh computer skills required.
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MUS 144 - Teaching Laboratory I
0.5 credit(s)
Provides music education majors with an opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience with school-aged students under the close supervision of music education faculty. Students will develop practical skills needed for successful teaching careers in music including general skills such as developing course contents, creating teaching materials, participating in professional development events, and communicating with parents to more specific practical skills such as engaging in various teaching strategies for teaching music in individual lessons setting as well as in small and large ensembles. Particular emphasis in this course will be placed on regular supervised observations and students’ written reflections on their teaching, which will greatly enhance students’ success with the edTPA. In this course students will also have an opportunity to play on their secondary instruments to sharpen their performance skills.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 , MUS 233 , MUS 234 or MUS 284W .
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MUS 145 - Teaching Laboratory II
0.5 credit(s)
Provide music education majors with an opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience with school-aged students under the close supervision of music education faculty. Students will develop practical skills needed for successful teaching careers in music including general skills such as developing course contents, creating teaching materials, participating in professional development events, and communicating with parents to more specific practical skills such as engaging in various teaching strategies for teaching music in individual lessons setting as well as in small and large ensembles. Particular emphasis in this course will be placed on regular supervised observations and students’ written reflections on their teaching, which will greatly enhance students’ success with the edTPA. In this course students will also have an opportunity to play on their secondary instruments to sharpen their performance skills.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 , MUS 233 , MUS 234 , or MUS 284W .
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MUS 181 - Class Voice
1 credit(s)
A course designed for non-music majors to improve their singing skills. Emphasis is placed on improving the vocal technique, breath support, and tone quality of each member of the class in a no-pressure, supportive group situation.
Offered: Offered Fall semester.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
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MUS 182 - Class Voice II
1 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 181 , this course explores vocal technique for those with some previous knowledge of singing who seek improvement as soloists and/or choral singers. Students study both classical and contemporary (musical theatre) literature and perform selections in a supportive group environment.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 .
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MUS 183 - Class Piano I
1 credit(s)
Class piano for non-music majors/minors with little or no basic music or piano skills; scales, arpeggios, chords, and reading skills necessary for the playing of piano for personal enjoyment.
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MUS 185 - Functional Piano I
1 credit(s)
Class piano for music majors/minors with little or no basic piano skills; scales, arpeggios, chords, and reading skills necessary for the playing of simple accompaniments in the public school or private studio.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
Corequisite(s): MUS 100
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MUS 186 - Functional Piano II
1 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 185 .
Prerequisite(s): MUS 185 .
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MUS 187 - Class Guitar I
1 credit(s)
An examination of various techniques and styles of guitar playing including chord formations, positions, tuning and tone quality.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
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MUS 188 - Class Guitar II
1 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 187 .
Prerequisite(s): MUS 187 .
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MUS 189 - Class Ukulele
1 credit(s)
An introduction to playing the ukulele in a group lesson setting. Students will learn basic ukulele techniques including strumming, chord symbols, fingering and music reading. Students will have an opportunity for live performance at our annual Lua’u!
Offered: Spring
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Artistic Practice & Creative Process.
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MUS 195 - Independent Study
0.5-3 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent Study contract required.0.
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MUS 211 - Music Theory III
4 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 112 . Emphasis is on the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and basic formal procedures of selected Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic schools and styles. Projects will include students’ original compositions.
Offered: Offered Fall semester
Prerequisite(s): MUS 112 .
Corequisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 212 - Music Theory IV
4 credit(s)
A continuation of MUS 211 . This course examines the basic harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and formal procedures of late 19th and 20th century music. Primary topics will be the extension of tonality, chromaticism, impressionism, quartal harmony, atonality, serialism, electronic media, and minimalism. Projects will include students’ original compositions.
Offered: Offered Spring semester
Prerequisite(s): MUS 211 .
Corequisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 220W - Music Survey I
4 credit(s)
This course serves as an introduction to Western Music History beginning with antiquity, continuing through medieval music, the Renaissance and concluding with the music of the Baroque period (1750). It is designed to give a historical overviews of the concepts, genres, theoretical practices and composers associated with these periods. The course will also address the significant social, political, artistic and historical events associated with these periods as a prerequisite to more advanced study in music history.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 112 .
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MUS 221 - Music Survey II
4 credit(s)
This course serves as an introduction to Western Music History beginning with the Classical period, continuing through the Romantic era and concluding with music of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is designed to give a historical overviews of the concepts, genres, theoretical practices and composers associated with these periods. The course will also address the significant social, political, artistic and historical events associated with these periods as a prerequisite to more advanced study in music history.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 112 .
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MUS 233 - String Techniques
1 credit(s)
Students will learn how to play secondary instruments from the string family (violin, viola, cello, double bass) up to intermediate level of proficiency while using methods and pedagogical approaches unique to these instruments. Teaching license in music requires that teachers be proficient in voice and all musical instruments up to intermediate level, and the purpose of this course is to prepare them to fulfill this requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major.
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MUS 234 - Woodwind Techniques
1 credit(s)
Students will learn how to play secondary instruments from the woodwind family (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) while using methods and pedagogical approaches unique to these instruments. Teaching license in music requires that teachers be proficient in voice and all musical instruments up to intermediate level, and the purpose of this course is to prepare them to fulfill this requirement.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major.
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MUS 235 - Brass Techniques
1 credit(s)
Students will learn how to play secondary instruments from the brass family (trumpet, French Horn, trombone, tuba) while using methods and pedagogical approaches unique to these instruments. Teaching license in music requires that teachers be proficient in voice and all musical instruments up to intermediate level, and the purpose of this course is to prepare them to fulfill this requirement.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major.
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MUS 236 - Percussion Techniques
1 credit(s)
Students will learn how to play secondary instruments from the percussion family (idiophones, membranophones) while using methods and pedagogical approaches unique to these instruments. Teaching license in music requires that teachers be proficient in voice and all musical instruments up to intermediate level, and the purpose of this course is to prepare them to fulfill this requirement.Laboratory classes in playing and techniques for teaching, tuning, and care of idiophones, and membranophones.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): Declared Music major.
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MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music
4 credit(s)
Through lecture, discussion, structured listening and participation, students will explore various music cultures throughout the world including those in Japan, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, Indonesia and India. In addition, the course includes an examination of Afro-American and Native American music as well as other less commonly known North American forms and genres. Also listed as ANTH 241.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspectives.
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MUS 244 - Teaching Laboratory III
0.5 credit(s)
Provides music education majors with an opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience with school-aged students under the close supervision of music education faculty. Students will develop practical skills needed for successful teaching careers in music including general skills such as developing course contents, creating teaching materials, participating in professional development events, and communicating with parents to more specific practical skills such as engaging in various teaching strategies for teaching music in individual lessons setting as well as in small and large ensembles. Particular emphasis in this course will be placed on regular supervised observations and students’ written reflections on their teaching, which will greatly enhance students’ success with the edTPA. In this course students will also have an opportunity to play on their secondary instruments to sharpen their performance skills.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 , MUS 233 , MUS 234 or MUS 284W
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