BASIC CONCEPTS OF MUSIC THEORY
Basic tools of music theory and compositional forms. Explores development of music through general survey of musical styles. Practical application of concepts includes listening maps and simple composition projects. Includes performance opportunities in simulated real world settings.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Use a complete set of tools provided for a lifelong knowledge and interest in music, and having transformed as a student from a passive to active listener. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discuss the evolution of music and music theory and relate this to where music is today. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create original compositions applying concepts learned. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Use a complete set of tools provided for a lifelong knowledge and interest in music, and having transformed as a student from a passive to active listener. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Discuss the evolution of music and music theory and relate this to where music is today. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create original compositions applying concepts learned. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027