Degree Details

2012-2013

Music, Basic Musicianship (Associate in Arts)

Music 150A, Basic Musicianship, is the prerequisite to Music Theory and Ear Training classes. Because the latter are sequential classes and offered only during specific semesters, it is recommended that students take Music 150A during the summer prior to the fall semester in which they will be entering Mesa College. Students also have the option of testing out of Music 150A. Contact the Music Theory instructor to exercise this option (619) 388-2809.

Units Courses
Courses Required for the Major:
3 MUSI 150A Basic Musicianship
**Music Theory - select eight units:
4 MUSI 158A Music Theory I
4 MUSI 158B Music Theory II
4 MUSI 258A Music Theory III
4 MUSI 258B Music Theory IV
**Ear Training - select two units:
1 MUSI 268A Beginning Ear Training Laboratory I
1 MUSI 268B Beginning Ear Training Laboratory II
1 MUSI 269A Advanced Ear Training Laboratory III
1 MUSI 269B Advanced Ear Training Laboratory IV
Music History/Literature - select three units:
3 MUSI 100 Introduction to Music
3 MUSI 101 Music History I: Middle Ages to Mid 18th Century
3 MUSI 102 Music History II: Mid 18th - Early 20th Century
3 MUSI 105 Music of Our Time
3 MUSI 109 World Music
3 MUSI 110 Music for Elementary School Teachers
3 MUSI 111 Jazz - History and Development
3 MUSI 125 Music, The Arts, and Humanity
3 BLAS 120 Black Music
Electronic/Computer Music - select three units:
3 MUSI 190 The Electronic Music Studio
3 MUSI 201 Recording Arts
3 MUSI 202 Computer Music
3 MUSI 205A Projects in Electronic Music
3 MUSI 205B Projects in Electronic Music
3 MUSI 206A Projects in Composition
3 MUSI 206B Projects in Composition
Piano - select two units:
1 MUSI 115A Class Piano I
1 MUSI 115B Class Piano II
1 MUSI 215A Class Piano III
1 MUSI 215B Class Piano IV
Private Study - select two to four units:
3 MUSI 275A Applied Music
3 MUSI 275B Applied Music
3 MUSI 275C Applied Music
3 MUSI 275D Applied Music
1 MUSI 276A Individual Study
1 MUSI 276B Individual Study
1 MUSI 276C Individual Study
1 MUSI 276D Individual Study
Recital Hour (to be taken twice)
0.5 MUSI 123 Recital Hour
Performance Groups - select 3-4 units:
2 MUSI 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, Vocal Ensemble
2 MUSI 212A Vocal Ensemble I (Men and Women)
2 MUSI 212B Vocal Ensemble II (Men and Women)
2 MUSI 212C Vocal Ensemble III (Men and Women)
2 MUSI 212D Vocal Ensemble IV (Men and Women)
1.5 MUSI 214A Concert Choir I (Men and Women)
1.5 MUSI 214B Concert Choir II (Men and Women)
1.5 MUSI 214C Concert Choir III (Men and Women)
1.5 MUSI 214D Concert Choir IV (Men and Women)
1 MUSI 250A Concert Band
1 MUSI 250B Concert Band
1 MUSI 250C Concert Band
1 MUSI 250D Concert Band
1 - 3 MUSI 252 Concert Jazz Band
1 - 3 MUSI 253A Ensembles
1 - 3 MUSI 253B Ensembles
1 - 3 MUSI 253C Ensembles
1 MUSI 253D Ensembles
1 MUSI 254 Instrumental Ensemble
27-30 = Total Units
and electives as needed to meet minimum 60 units required for the degree.

Note: Only one Music (MUSI) course from the above list may be used to satisfy SDCCD general education requirements.

Academic Requirements (Associate in Arts).

Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree:

Recommended Electives: Voice classes - Music 120, 121, 240, 241; Classical Guitar - Music 132A, 132B; foreign languages (Italian, German, French, or Spanish; maximum of 10 units).

**Music 150A, Basic Musicianship, is the prerequisite to Music Theory and Ear Training classes. Because the latter are sequential classes and offered only during specific semesters, it is recommended that students take Music 150A during the summer prior to the fall semester in which they will be entering Mesa College. Students also have the option of testing out of Music 150A. Contact the Music Theory instructor to exercise this option 619-388-2809.

Transfer Information

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.

Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.

Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.