2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

MUSI 490 - Musical Communication in Context

Credits: 3 (NR)
Explains nature of musical communication in a variety of contexts, and combines knowledge gained in general education courses with knowledge and skills specific to the major to serve as a capstone course synthesizing both areas. How does music itself communicate, and how do musicians communicate about it with each other and with the world around them? Students address these through essays in the style of a journal or portfolio, substantial paper, and oral presentation of paper before faculty and student panel.

Fulfills general education requirement in synthesis.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be in senior year of BA program in music, and have completed all other general education requirements.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0