Motion Picture Arts Undergraduate Programs

College of Motion Picture Arts

Dean: Reb Braddock; Associate Dean: Dr. Andrew Syder; Assistant Dean: Tony Ciarlariello; Associate Professors: Baggott, Lee; Filmmakers in Residence: Cawood, Cobb, Cohen, Gómez-Mouakad, Hoffman, Honn, Kaleko, Marcks, Maurer, Mendez, Meyer, Nunez, Patterson, Robkin, Scoon, Slade, E. Stone, J. Stone, Tripp, Vargo, Wiley, Winter

The Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree at the undergraduate level, with majors in Production and in Animation and Digital Arts. The BFA programs combine schooling in motion picture production with solid grounding in liberal studies. The curriculum of each program directs students through a course of study that teaches the special language of motion picture storytelling through the production of a series of short, narrative projects. The College funds virtually all student production expenses, including those of the thesis projects, a portion of production design, and catering. Screenwriting, production, and film analysis are each viewed as part of an integrated process. The goal of the programs is to produce educated, literate, and creative artists who are prepared for careers in the motion picture industry. Core courses in the BFA majors include producing, directing, screenwriting, editing, camera and lighting, sound, production management, animation, visual effects, motion picture history, theory, and aesthetics.

The purpose of this curriculum is to furnish the conceptual framework, the professional training, and the working environment for eventual participation in a profession that is a powerful influence in our culture. The goals of the College of Motion Picture Arts are to fully educate students and to help them become integral members of the academic community of Florida State University, responsible members of the entertainment profession, and participants in a creative and artistic process.

The program in Motion Picture Arts is under constant review and subject to change. For further information, please refer to https://film.fsu.edu/programs/.

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Facilities

The College of Motion Picture Arts operates extensive production facilities for its graduate and undergraduate programs in University Center A on Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee, and in an off-campus site in Midway, Florida, known as the Torchlight Center.

Considered one of the finest facilities in the world devoted exclusively to film education, it includes: professional sound stages, a green-screen/motion capture stage, a cinematography and set operations teaching stage, grip and electric trucks fully equipped with industry standard G&E equipment, an ADR and Foley recording studio, re-recording stages, QC and dailies screening rooms, digital animation/VFX production labs, color correction suites, a 120-seat screening room, digital animation/VFX production suites, seminar rooms, writer rooms, interactive classrooms, individual post production suites, teaching labs, and student production planning rooms.

The College is equipped for and supports industry-standard acquisition in HD, 2k, 4k, and 8k digital formats, and digital sound recording formats.

Requirements for a Major in Motion Picture Arts - Production

The degree will require completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours. For a sample listing of the required curriculum plan, please refer to https://film.fsu.edu/programs/.

To fulfill the requirements of the Production major in the College of Motion Picture Arts, a student must:

Possess sufficient mobility, strength, and dexterity in both hands and legs to lift, carry, and operate filmmaking equipment
Possess sufficient visual capacity to perform the functions of a film crew member without the assistance of visual aids other than contact lenses or eyeglasses
Possess sufficient aural capacity to hear and understand spoken instructions without assistance other than a hearing aid
Be able to comprehend oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures related to the College of Motion Picture Arts, filmmaking protocols, and the operation of equipment
Possess the ability to adequately communicate orally, in English, with others

Requirements for a Major in Motion Picture Arts - Animation and Digital Arts

The degree will require completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours. For a sample listing of the required curriculum plan, please refer to https://film.fsu.edu/programs/.

To fulfill the requirements of the Animation and Digital Arts major in the College of Motion Picture Arts, a student must:

Possess sufficient mobility, strength, and dexterity in both hands and legs to lift, carry, and operate filmmaking equipment
Possess sufficient visual capacity to perform the functions of a film crew member without the assistance of visual aids other than contact lenses or eyeglasses
Possess sufficient aural capacity to hear and understand spoken instructions without assistance other than a hearing aid
Be able to comprehend oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures related to the College of Motion Picture Arts, filmmaking protocols, and the operation of equipment
Possess the ability to adequately communicate orally, in English, with others

Internships

After required coursework, students are encouraged to complete their program of study by enrolling in the program's internship class to apply their learning in a real-world setting in the industry. This capstone experience will position students for greater chances of success in their careers.

Admission

Admission to the College of Motion Picture Arts is limited access, making admission highly selective and competitive. Applicants must apply to Florida State University's Office of Admissions by their Fall admission deadline and must submit a separate application to the College of Motion Picture Arts by the same Fall admissions deadline used by the Florida State University Office of Admissions. As a part of the College of Motion Picture Arts application, each applicant must submit a résumé, three letters of recommendation, a creative portfolio (which can include film work, photographs, animations, etc.), a writing sample adhering to the given prompt, and a 500–1000 word essay describing his or her motivation for becoming a filmmaker. Any application that does not contain all these items will be considered incomplete and will be denied automatically. All application materials must be submitted online via the application portal for the applicant to be considered for admission the following Fall semester. More information concerning the undergraduate application is available online at https://film.fsu.edu/admissions.

Freshmen majors will not enroll in major classes prior to their sophomore year in order to concentrate full-time on fulfilling their general education requirements.

Grade Requirements

All Motion Picture Arts majors must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all coursework, including general education requirements taken during their freshman year at the University. Any student who falls below that 3.0 cumulative grade point average at any point in their studies will be placed on academic probation. Failure to bring the grade point average above a 3.0 may result in dismissal from the College of Motion Picture Arts.

Retention

All students must meet the University's minimum retention standards as well as the College of Motion Picture Arts Professional Code of Conduct. In addition, continuation as a major will depend on the development of each student's talents, skills, professional discipline, and academic record. A student's work and commitment are under continuous review, and any candidate who fails to maintain high standards will be dismissed from the program.

Probation and Dismissal

Motion Picture Arts majors will adhere to the University Academic Honor System, Student Conduct Code, Summons to Responsible Freedom, and the College of Motion Picture Arts Professional Code of Conduct.

Each semester, the faculty will meet to discuss the work, behavior, grades, and progress of students in the major. At any point in the semester, if the faculty determines that a student's behavior fails to adhere to the College's Professional Code of Conduct, the student may be issued a verbal warning or a written remediation plan. Failing to satisfy the terms of a remediation plan may result in dismissal from the program.

Behavior so negative, disruptive, or destructive as to compromise the work of fellow students or the effectiveness of the faculty may constitute grounds for immediate dismissal without any prior period of warning or remediation. Peer evaluations may be considered in this evaluation process.

Any unauthorized use, possession, or willful destruction of College of Motion Picture Arts equipment, facilities, media, or finished film will result in immediate notification to the proper authorities. The outcome of their decisions will determine the actions of the College of Motion Picture Arts with respect to the student(s) involved.

If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, it will result in academic probation. Students will be reinstated in good standing if the cumulative major GPA rises to 3.0 by the end of the following semester. Failure to raise the GPA may result in dismissal from the program.

Liberal Studies for the 21st Century Program

All undergraduate majors in the College of Motion Picture Arts are required to meet Florida State University's liberal studies requirements as specified in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Transfer Students

The College of Motion Picture Arts will accept transfer students for admission each Fall semester, and those students must have completed at least 30 semester hours of their general education requirements prior to their initial Fall semester in the College, as well as have at least a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average. Applications must be submitted separately to both the College of Motion Picture Arts and the Florida State University Office of Admissions. The College of Motion Picture Arts application is available online at https://film.fsu.edu/admissions/. Transfer students are subject to the same application requirements and must submit the same application materials as those applying as a freshman applicant.

Financing and Ownership of Student Films

The College of Motion Picture Arts pays for virtually all student laboratory, workshop, and thesis project production expenses at the graduate and undergraduate level. So far as it is known, it is the only film school in the United States to do so.

Under State of Florida law, regulations, and rules, all films and videos produced by Motion Picture Arts students become property of Florida State University and are copyrighted in the name of Florida State University. The same regulations and rules provide that in the event of the commercial exploitation of these films, any net revenues derived from a particular film will be split in a proportion to be determined by Florida State University (currently 50/50) between the College of Motion Picture Arts and all of the graduating student workers on the film including, but not limited to, the writer, director, producer/production manager, sound designer, editor, cinematographer, art director, and musical score composer.

State law provides that any stand-alone screenplays created by students will remain the student's property and may be exploited commercially by them; however, screenplays, script, and story ideas that are proposed and incorporated by students into their workshop or thesis films become the property of Florida State University and will be copyrighted with the University's name.

State law requires that all entering students be provided with a copy of the relevant regulatory rule and that applicants for admission to the College of Motion Picture Arts sign a statement acknowledging their receipt and understanding of the rule prior to official admission and enrollment.

Honors in the Major

The College of Motion Picture Arts offers an Honors in the Major program to encourage talented seniors to write a feature-length screenplay or undertake independent and original research as part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Specific requirements for Honors in the Major are discussed with qualified students during their junior year. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Health Insurance

Students seeking degrees in certain majors, including film, assume any exposure to the particular hazards associated with that major. As protection for our students, the College of Motion Picture Arts requires that majors present proof of health and accident insurance prior to registration in the Fall semester each year. Students are expected to maintain this insurance throughout their enrollment in the program and keep the information updated with the Associate Dean's Office.

Film Studies Minor in the College of Motion Picture Arts

The film studies minor will give students the opportunity to select a program of study that examines the many facets of American and international cinema. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to experience different approaches to film study: film and cultural differences, basic film vocabulary, film history, film and social forces, film genres, film theories, film directors, and film aesthetics. No production or animation classes are offered as part of the film studies minor.

Requirements for a Minor in Film Studies

The interdisciplinary minor requires the completion of fifteen semester hours in courses approved for film studies. All students are required to take FIL 2001, Introduction to Cinema Studies. The remaining hours may be selected from the approved film studies offerings. Courses counted toward the film studies minor cannot be counted toward a student's major. All film minor hours must be taken at Florida State University.

For additional information on a film minor and to view the most up-to-date course listings, please visit https://film.fsu.edu/programs/film-studies-minor.

Definition of Prefix

FIL—Film

IDS—Interdisciplinary Studies

Undergraduate Courses

FIL 2001. Introduction to Cinema Studies: Analysis and Practice (3). This course introduces students to Cinema Studies theories and techniques, e.g., narrative structure, cinematic language, formal analysis, cultural analysis). Through formal screenings, discussions, and film analysis exercises, students compare and interpret films representing a variety of genres, aesthetic traditions, and cultural contexts.

FIL 2030. History of Motion Pictures (3). This course provides a historical and critical survey of the development of narrative motion pictures.

FIL 2043r. History and Practice of Visual Effects and Animation (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces computer graphics in the context of historical approaches to visual effects and animation. Students apply historical techniques to create original animations and visual effects.

FIL 2090r. Professional Communication (1). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides instruction in oral presentation and communication skills for professional settings in the motion picture industry. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

FIL 2110r. Story Development and Screenwriting I (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces the basic techniques of story development and screenwriting through exercises in story structure, dialogue, and character development.

FIL 2113Lr. Screenwriting Workshop (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides a story room workshop in which students develop original story concepts and scripts for motion picture shorts. Through a variety of weekly activities and writing assignments, students examine and practice a variety of story development techniques as well as industry standard screenwriting practices. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

FIL 2423. Filmmaking I (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides a basic understanding of film production technology, equipment operation, terminology, and techniques.

FIL 2441Lr. Practicum in Technical Support (1-6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces students to the technical skills and protocols employed in below-the-line (BTL) positions in the motion picture industry. The course stresses the protocols observed by below-the-line crew to ensure the effective and safe operation of production equipment and adherence to workflows through all stages of production. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

FIL 2481Lr. Acting for Filmmakers (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course instructs students in a variety of actor training techniques that can be used to enhance on-camera performances and directing actors. Students apply course concepts through practical acting exercises. Special focus is given to learning the language of actors and experiencing first-hand the actor approach to a role, the challenges of acting for the camera, the rehearsal process, and script analysis. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

FIL 2533r. Motion Picture Sound (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course teaches the principles and aesthetics of sound and the basic practices involved in creating a motion picture soundtrack. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

FIL 2552. Film Editing (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course allows students to analyze, discuss, and put into practice the skills and techniques required to edit a narrative motion picture.

FIL 2557r. Motion Picture Editing (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course teaches introductory principles, aesthetics, and theory of motion picture editing and their application in editing narrative shorts. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

FIL 2710. Visualization I (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides an introduction to the visual communication skills and techniques required for the development and previsualization of narrative motion pictures.

FIL 2726. Compositing I (1–3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces layer-based compositing concepts and techniques, including their application in visual effects for motion pictures.

FIL 2727r. Compositing II (1–3). Prerequisites: FIL 2726 and major status. This course introduces node-based compositing theory and practice with an emphasis on best practices and professional standards used in the visual effects industry. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FIL 2730r. Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides instruction in using industry-standard 3D tools to generate assets, light scenes, and render images. Students apply course concepts to create an original vfx scene extension shot. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 2731r. Introduction to 3D Computer Animation (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides instruction in the foundation principles of animation. Students apply course concepts to create original animation that conveys emotion and demonstrates basic understanding of body mechanics. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3132r. Screenwriting II (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides conceptual and practical approaches to developing stories intended for intermediate-level short films. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3363r. Documentary Filmmaking (3–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course allows students to view and discuss documentary films from various eras, countries, and points of view as a means of understanding personal aesthetic as a documentary filmmaker. Students plan, script, budget, shoot, edit, and mix documentaries. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3433r. Filmmaking II (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course emphasizes visual storytelling and directing techniques. Students apply concepts by developing and creating motion pictures. Special focus is given to script analysis and interpretation, directing actors, blocking techniques, and methods of visual storytelling. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3490. Acting for the Camera (1–6). Prerequisite: TPP 2100. This course combines fundamental acting technique with the special needs of acting for the camera. The course explores how actors prepare, rehearse, audition, and preform differently in front of the camera as compared to an onstage production. Students engage in acting exercises and scene work, working with film school student directors under the guidance of the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen (15) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.

FIL 3516r. Film Camera and Lighting (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of cinematography: cameras and lenses, exposure, lights, lighting, and composition. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3641Lr. Motion Picture Production Management (1–6). Prerequisite: BFA Status. This course provides instruction in motion picture production management roles and chain-of-title responsibilities in pre-production, production, and post-production such as script breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, daily production protocols, post-production supervision and final delivery. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3690r. Digital Studio Department Leadership (1–12). Prerequisites: Major status and instructor permission. This course provides instruction and practice in the leadership and management of departments within the field of visual effects and animation. The course also addresses positions such as digital effects producer, supervisor, as well as modeling, animation, and compositing leads. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

FIL 3702Lr. Lighting, Texturing, and Rendering I (1–6). Prerequisites: FIL 2730 and major status. This course introduces concepts of CG lighting and rendering to enhance original animations and visual effects. The course also addresses basic lighting theory needed to create virtual lighting effects. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FIL 3711. Visualization II (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides an intermediary-level instruction in the visual development skills required for the preproduction and previsualization of narrative motion pictures.

FIL 3725r. Stop Motion Animation (1–6). Prerequisites: FIL 2043, FIL 2726 and major status. This course teaches principles of stop-motion and forward-animation. Through the creation of original animations, it also explores stop-motion cinematography, Claymation armature and set-construction.

FIL 3736r. Character Animation I (1–6). Prerequisites: FIL 2730, FIL 2731 and major status. This course provides instruction in developing and creating believable and compelling animated characters. Topics and skills covered include body mechanics, facial animation, lip synching, conveying human emotion, acting theory for animators, and production processes from planning shots to final polishing.

FIL 3792r. Visual Effects Aesthetics (1–3). Prerequisites: FIL 2730 and major status. This course provides continuing theory and practice in modeling, texturing, and lighting to create visual effects that are believable and fit the aesthetic style of a given cinematic world. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3793. Visual Effects Cinematography (3). Prerequisites: FIL 2043, FIL 3516, and major status. This course surveys techniques used in both practical and digital effects cinematography through the hands-on planning and execution of visual effects cinematography projects.

FIL 3803. The Contemporary Cinema: Theory and Practice (3). This course is a review and analysis of post-1950 motion pictures with emphasis on technique and industrial evolutions.

FIL 3833r. Film Styles (3–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course allows students to analyze motion picture form and content through the styles of selected filmmakers with emphasis on genres, national movements, and other topics of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3884. International Human Rights and Film (3). This course explores issues concerning international human rights using film as the key medium. Course lectures and weekly film viewings will examine how film directors have explored human rights themes through commercial Hollywood films, independent films, and documentary films.

FIL 3922r. Film Genres and Filmmakers (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides students the opportunity to view historical and current films followed by discussions in an academic forum. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3932r. Special Topics (1–12). Prerequisite: Major status. This course analyzes specialized topics in motion pictures. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 3963. BFA Qualifying Exam (0). Prerequisite: Major status. This course evaluates the progress of the student and recommends continuance in the film school or directs the student toward other areas of study.

FIL 3965r. BFA Comprehensive Exam (0). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated up to eight times.

FIL 3971r. Thesis Film Support (1–12). Prerequisite: BFA Admission. This course covers the principles and responsibilities of below-the-line filmmaking roles, as well as the performance of these responsibilities on the set of BFA thesis films. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

FIL 4135. Thesis Development (3). Prerequisite: FIL 2110 and major status. This course teaches conceptual and practical approaches to developing stories intended for short films. Students develop an original screenplay through multiple drafts and iterations.

FIL 4160. Feature Screenwriting (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course teaches aspects of feature screenwriting format, pitching ideas, creating and developing character, story, and dialogue.

FIL 4164. Feature Screenwriting: Development (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course teaches the various techniques of scene breakdown, setting up, sequencing, character development, and dialogue development. Also teaches rewriting techniques to strengthen first drafts.

FIL 4434r. Advanced Filmmaking (1–9). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides instruction in the creative aspects of film making through the hands-on production of a short film. Students work in a variety of creative roles, including directing, cinematography, art direction, and editing. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4474r. Production: Advanced Cinematography (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces advanced lighting techniques and allows hands-on exercises emphasizing the creative use of lighting for mood and storytelling.

FIL 4539. Production: Advanced Sound (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides students with a thorough understanding of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and various stages of sound post-production as it applies to 16mm filmmaking.

FIL 4567. Production: Advanced Editing (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course offers advanced study in film editing techniques and styles.

FIL 4602. Film Business Planning (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course exposes students to current business trends and issues in the film industry; introduces case studies that examine all business aspects surrounding a feature film; introduces current readings on the film industry.

FIL 4613r. Motion Picture Marketing and Exhibition (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course introduces the marketing and exhibition of motion pictures, with an emphasis on current methods and practical techniques for promoting, publicizing, and distributing short films. Throughout the course, students develop original marketing materials to be used primarily for film festival submissions. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4712r. Visualization III (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course provides an advanced-level instruction in the visual development skills required for the preproduction and previsualization of narrative motion pictures. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

FIL 4713r. Character Art (1–6). Prerequisites: FIL 2730 and major status. This course provides theory and practice in developing digital characters and figures including concept art, modeling sheets, digital sculpture, texture, and preparation for rigging and animation. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4737r. Character Animation II (1–3). Prerequisites: FIL 2731, FIL 3736, and major status. This course provides continuing theory and practice in character and creature animation with an emphasis on animating believable multi-character dialogue and combat scenes and on implementing professional workflow standards. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4872. Film Aesthetics (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course allows students to analyze film with regard to three basic questions: 1) What is film? 2) How do we perceive film? 3) How is an aesthetic developed?

FIL 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Major status and junior standing. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4910r. Application of Research and Creative Methods (1–3). (S/U grade only.) In this course, students participate in a faculty or graduate student research and/or creative project. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

FIL 4923r. Undergraduate Film Seminar (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course consists of the development of a creative film project under the direction of a faculty member or industry professional in various areas. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4933. Professional Development (3). Prerequisite: Major status. This course prepares students to enter the professional film work arena; addresses the search for employment within the film industry and the search for funds to produce independent work.

FIL 4940r. Application of Instruction Methods (1–3). (S/U grade only.) This course allows students to participation in the instructional process under the strict supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.

FIL 4945r. Professional Internship (1–12). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Major status. This internship gives apprenticeship experience with a company involved in film/video production, distribution, or exhibition. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4952r. Portfolio Production (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course takes students through the process of developing materials for a professional demo reel/portfolio, starting with development of ideas/themes around which to organize portfolio content and culminating in the production and organization of portfolio asset. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4970r. Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.) Prerequisite: Major status. This course involves the presentation of a senior thesis film to the faculty and student body for review and approval. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4972r. Thesis Film Production Management (1–6). Prerequisite: Major status. This course teaches production management for BFA thesis films. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4973r. BFA Thesis Production (1–15). Prerequisite: Major status. This practicum course focuses on all creative aspects of BFA thesis production. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

FIL 4975r. Undergraduate Honors Thesis (Film) (1–6). Prerequisites: Admission to the undergraduate Film School honors program and major status. Student must complete a minimum of six semester hours; may be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours. May be repeated within the same term.

IDH 2123. Child and Youth Media Cultures in the U.S. (3). Prerequisite: Honors or major status. This course examines the role of media in the lives of U.S. children and youth by looking at young people's media use in diverse contexts throughout the U.S. and asking how child and youth identities are influenced by and co-constructed with media. This course also incorporates practical exercises in applying theory and research to study young people's media practices and to develop media products intended for child and youth audiences.

IDS 2453. Reality and Illusion in World Cinema (3). This course examines world cinema with a focus on the elusive and continually shifting boundary between reality and illusion. The course investigates creative approaches to storytelling and the craft of filmmaking not typically seen in traditional Hollywood or American independent film productions.

IDS 2674. Animation and Identity (3). Prerequisite: Honors student status. This course examines the medium of animation and the contributions of influential animators with a focus on how identity and societal milieu influence artistic expression in animation. Through animation screenings, discussion, and hands-on animation exercises, students are exposed to diverse animation styles and approaches, create original short animations, and come to better understand the creative process utilized in animation.

For listings relating to graduate coursework, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

Music

Undergraduate Programs

College of Music

Website: https://music.fsu.edu

Professors: Bakan, Brewer, Brister-Rachwal, Buchler, Callender, Clendinning, Drew, Dunnigan, Fenton, Frederickson, Gaber, Gainsford, Geringer, Gregory, Gunderson, Holzman, Jimenez, E.A. Jones, G. Jones, Jordan, Keesecker, Kelly, Moore, Ohlsson, Parks, Peterson, Porter, Queen, Rogers, P. Ryan, Sauer, Standley, Stebleton, Trujillo, VanWeelden, Von Glahn, H.L. Williams, Zwilich; Associate Professors: Anderson, Barnhart, Bish, Bugai, Dumlaywalla, Eyerly, Gooding, Hanawalt, Holden, E.T. Jones, K. Jones, Kalhous, Lumsden, Okerlund, I. Quinn, Roberts, Stillwell, Sung, Thomas; Assistant Professors: Adams, Benavidez, De Cock, Deibel, Detweiler, Grasso, Gumrukcuoglu, Harrington, Hauser, Large, League, Munnelly, Rabinovitch, Rieger, M. Ryan, Sherer, Speed, G. Springer, J. Springer, Stonikas, Timpone, Ugay, Wan, Wilson; Visiting Associate Professor: Crans; Visiting Assistant Professors: Arsenault, Arthur, Bankey, Byrnes, Gerber, Hernandez, Ivey, Mowery, Prasse, Tedjamulia Read, Redd, J. Sung; Specialized Teaching Faculty: Hobson, Lima, Lopez-Dabdoub, Plack, Songsirdej, V. Williams, Yeoh; Faculty Librarians: Cohen, Green; Assistant University Librarians: A. Quinn, Uchimura

The College of Music has been a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association.

Undergraduate Degrees

The following are the undergraduate degrees offered by the College of Music:

Bachelor of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: General Music, Commercial Music, Jazz, Sacred Music)
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Brass
- Guitar (classical)
- Harp
- Jazz
- Music Theatre
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
- Strings (cello, double bass, viola, violin)
- Voice
- Woodwinds
Bachelor of Music Education
- Choral
- General
- Instrumental

In addition to the Bachelor of Music (BM), the Bachelor of Music Education (BME), and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in music, the College of Music also provides a music minor for the divisions of the University that require a minor course of study.

For complete details of undergraduate degree requirements, plus a description of the college, its facilities, opportunities, and available financial assistance, refer to the "College of Music" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Computer Skills Competency

All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in the music BA program satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2100, CGS 3406, EME 2040, ISC 3313, MUE 4690, or MUS 2360. Undergraduate majors in music teacher education satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in MUE 4690. Undergraduate majors in music composition, music performance, music theatre, music theory, and music therapy satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in MUS 2360.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Music

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Music. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/149/228.

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

Honors in the Major

The College of Music offers honors in the major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Graduate Degrees

The following are the graduate degrees offered by the College of Music:

Master of Arts in Art Administration
Master of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: Music/Liberal Arts, Piano Technology)
Master of Music in Composition
Master of Music in Music Theory
Master of Music in Music Therapy
Master of Music in Musicology (historical or ethnomusicology)
Master of Music in Opera Production (coaching or directing)
Master of Music in Performance
- Accompanying
- Conducting (band, choral, or orchestral)
- Guitar
- Harp
- Jazz
- Organ
- Piano
- Piano Pedagogy
- Strings
- Voice
- Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Master of Music Education
Doctor of Music in Composition
Doctor of Music in Performance
- Collaborative Piano
- Guitar
- Harp
- Organ
- Piano
- Strings
- Voice
- Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology (historical or ethnomusicology)
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory

Details of graduate programs can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.

Definition of Prefixes

IDS—Interdisciplinary Studies

MUC—Music: Composition

MUE—Music Education

MUG—Music: Conducting

MUH—Music: History/Musicology

MUL—Music Literature

MUM—Music: Commercial/Management/Administration

MUN—Music Ensembles

MUO—Music: Opera/Musical Theatre

MUR—Music: Church

MUS—Music

MUT—Music: Theory

MUY—Music: Therapy

MVB—Applied Music: Brasses

MVH—Historical Instruments

MVJ—Applied Music: Jazz

MVK—Applied Music: Keyboard

MVO—Applied Music: Other

MVP—Applied Music: Percussion

MVS—Applied Music: Strings

MVV—Applied Music: Voice

MVW—Applied Music: Woodwinds

Undergraduate Courses

Liberal Studies

IDH 2133. Musical Theatre in the Weimar Republic: Identities and Creative Freedom (3). Prerequisite: Admission to the honors program. This course helps students better understand the political, artistic, and cultural forces that created the expansive range of musical and theatrical styles, genres, and performance in the Weimar Republic (1918-1933). The course explores the complex relationship between musical theatre (broadly defined) and its relationship to politics, censorship, and collective identities such as nationalism, religion, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. Special focus is given to the works of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.

IDS 2170. Music in the World (3). This course provides an introductory survey of various musical traditions in a global perspective, exploring music both as a phenomenon of sound and as a phenomenon of culture.

IDS 2171. Visualizing Music: Representing Music Through Images (3). This course engages ways other than standard Western music notation that music may be represented visually, including tablatures, analytical graphs and diagrams, graphic and text scores, and notation methods for world or popular music and works in the art music tradition pre- and post-dating the development of standard Western music notation.

IDS 2173. A Social History of America's Popular Music (3). This course offers an introduction to the history of American popular music and examines how cultural, social, economic, and political issues are intertwined with various musical styles that have been integral to popular culture in the United States. By studying specific artists and works representative of these various musical styles, and placing them within their proper historical and cultural context, students gain a deeper understanding of the music and its significance to American society. Through readings, listening exercises, concert attendance, and written assignments, students develop critical listening skills and learn how to discuss and write about music using appropriate terminology.

IDS 2371. Music and Culture in London (3). This course explores British musical and cultural traditions, both innate and imported, and the notion of how a national artistic identity can be expanded and transformed.

IDS 2372. Art Music in Contemporary Society (3). This course examines the reception of musical performance and contemporary music in the late nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Through this study students also select a metropolitan musical capital for their own research project and evaluate the influences of society on music and music on society through the reception of music in the Western canon.

IDS 2461. Music and International Human Rights (3). This course investigates the role music plays worldwide in negotiating, consolidating, and questioning power between powerful macro-reaching political entities (corporations, nation states) and micro-locales (villages, regions, sub-cultures).

IDS 2463. Writing/s about Music (3). This course is a reading- and writing-intensive seminar based on writings about music from different cultural perspectives and in a variety of genres. Students analyze assigned readings and create their own work in a variety of forms.

IDS 2660. Seeing Sound, Hearing Pictures: The Interaction of Music and Photography (3). This course selects a specific category of sound, music, and a specific visual medium, photography, to explore the nature of each and to examine how the aural and visual interact today.

IDS 2672. Music and Film (3). This course is an overview of the uses and meanings of music in the development of film during the past 130 years. It examines the many different ways that the question of why music has been significant and especially how music has come to impact the film experience since the introduction of sound. Through the critical examination of selected commercial, independent, avant garde, and international films, music's essential role in cinema is evaluated.

IDS 3305r. Music and Literature (3). This course examines the relationship of music and literature through three lenses: the perception of musicians in works of literature; the use of literature in musical works; and critical literature about music. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

IDS 3648. Beethoven in America (3). This course will provide an examination of Beethoven as an icon in American culture, and the ways that his music has been used and interpreted in American society. Emphasis will be on what Beethoven's presence tells us about American society itself.

Composition

MUC 1211. Composition (2). Prerequisites: MUT 1111, MUT 1241, and instructor permission. This course examines the elements of form and composition. For composition majors only.

MUC 2221r. Composition (2). Prerequisite: MUC 1211. This course studies techniques of composition. For composition majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUC 3231r. Composition (3). Prerequisites: MUC 2221 and instructor permission. For composition majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

MUC 3610. Film Scoring (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course studies techniques of film scoring and review of application requirements.

MUC 3620r. Jazz Composition (3). This course examines techniques of creative jazz composition and literature. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

MUC 4103r. Composition (2). Prerequisite: MUT 2117. For non-composition majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUC 4241r. Composition (3). Prerequisite: MUC 3231. For composition majors only. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

MUC 4950. Composition Senior Recital (0). (S/U grade only.)

Music Education

MUE 1090. Orientation to Music Education/Music Therapy (1). (S/U grade only.)

MUE 1093. Freshman Seminar (1).

MUE 2040. Introduction to Teaching Music (3). Prerequisite: MV (B, J, K, O, S, V, W) 1310-1319 series or instructor permission.. This course provides students with an introduction to music teaching and learning.

MUE 2290. Personal Growth in Music (2). This course provides a systematic study of the elements of music. For non-music majors.

MUE 2390. Teaching Music to Diverse Populations (3). This course provides students with an introduction to the learning problems and needs of special education, early intervention, at-risk, and ESL children and those from diverse cultures, with applicable teaching methodology specific to music education curricula and goals.

MUE 2410. Choral Techniques for Non-Voice Principals (2). Prerequisite: Non-vocal music education majors or instructor permission. Corequisite: University Chorale (Summer) or approved substitute. This course examines individual and group vocal techniques for the non-voice music education major.

MUE 2412. Introduction to Wind and Percussion Instruments (2). This course examines methods of tone production and pedagogy of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Required of music education choral majors.

MUE 2440. Introduction to String Instruments (2). This course examines methods of tone production and pedagogy of string instruments. Required of music education choral majors.

MUE 3091. Orientation to Music Education/Therapy (1). (S/U grade only.) This course provides students with an orientation to the career options in music therapy.

MUE 3311. Reading and Teaching Music: Elementary (3). This course seeks to introduce the prospective music teacher to a variety of skills and techniques necessary for successful teaching in elementary school settings.

MUE 3334. Assessment and Teaching Music: Secondary Schools (3). Prerequisite: MUE 3311. This course is designed for undergraduate music education majors planning to teach general music classes in secondary schools and provides knowledge and experiences aimed at improving the student's understanding, skills, and confidence as a teacher and musician.

MUE 3343. The Instrumental Program Strings and Orchestra (3). This course is required of music education instrumental majors.

MUE 3344. Teaching General Music K–12 (3). Prerequisites: MUE 3311 and MUE 3334. This course examines the rationale, sequence, and learning theory in relation to music for the general student (K–12).

MUE 3441. Methods of String Instruction (3). In this course, students have the opportunity to read current writings on string pedagogy, develop performance skills on two stringed instruments, and observe professionals teaching strings in the public schools. This course is required of all undergraduate instrumental music education majors.

MUE 3443. Introduction to Teaching String Instruments (3). Prerequisite: Admission to professional sequence or instructor permission. This course provides students with teaching and performance techniques for string instruments.

MUE 3456. Techniques and Teaching: Oboe, Bassoon (2). This course examines the application of performance and teaching techniques and practices unique to oboe and bassoon.

MUE 3457. Techniques and Teaching: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone (2). This course examines the application of performance and teaching techniques and practices unique to flute, clarinet, and saxophone.

MUE 3465. Techniques and Teaching: Brass Instruments (2). This course examines the application of performance and teaching techniques and practices unique to brasses.

MUE 3475. Techniques and Teaching: Percussion Instruments (2). This course examines the application of performance and teaching techniques and practices unique to percussion.

MUE 3491. Communication Skills for the Musician: Choral (2). This course introduces development of choral, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills; conducting skills; and knowledge of choral literature.

MUE 3492. Choral Literature and Conducting (2). Corequisite: MUE 3495.

MUE 3493. Communication Skills for the Musician: Instrumental (2). This course examines communication in the conducting of instrumental music in public schools. It emphasizes verbal and non-verbal rehearsal techniques and the application of pedagogical skills in the classroom.

MUE 3494. Band and Orchestral Literature and Conducting (2). Corequisite: MUE 3496.

MUE 3495r. Music Education Laboratory: Choral (1). This course is required of all music education majors. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours; may be repeated within the same term.

MUE 3496r. Music Education Laboratory (1). This course is required for all undergraduate instrumental (string) music education majors. Students have the opportunities to read current writings on string pedagogy, listen to and perform essential string literature, and to develop additional playing skills. This course may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours; may be repeated within the same term.

MUE 3941r. FSU Capital Children's Choir Internship (1). This course consists of an internship with the Capital Children's Chorus of Tallahassee, including providing instructional activity and concert preparation under faculty supervision.

MUE 4044. Music Education in the American Society (3). This course analyzes the interaction of society, culture, and musical behavior with the activities, attitudes, and behaviors in the United States' school systems.

MUE 4092r. Arts in Medicine Services (1–3). This course orients, teaches, and coordinates students who wish to volunteer for Arts in Medicine practica at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The purpose of the course is to allow each student to use his/her particular talents to benefit Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare patients, families, and staff. For each hour of academic credit, students are required to complete two hours per week of volunteer service throughout the semester. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

MUE 4324. ESOL in the Music Classroom (3). Pre- or corequisite: MUE 4044. This course explores the theory and application of teaching English to speakers of other languages in the music classroom (non-content area). Learning and teaching strategies for limited English proficient (LEP) student in the music class.

MUE 4342. The Instrumental Program in the Schools Band (2). Prerequisites: MUE 3343 and MUE 3494.

MUE 4352. Orff Schulwerk Level 1 (3). The Orff developmental approach to music education combines music (played/composed/listened to/danced to), movement, drama, and speech (poetry/stories/self-composed poetry, etc.). Songs (including but not limited to folk songs)/poetry/stories/music are at the center of the curriculum.

MUE 4391. Music in Special Education (3). This course examines techniques of teaching music to children in special education programs. Open to music and non-music majors.

MUE 4392. Classroom Management, Safety, Law, and Ethics (3). This course examines the following issues: specific techniques in classroom management, discipline, crises prevention and intervention; techniques for providing a safe and positive classroom environment for all students; and knowledge concerning professional ethics, and legal expectations.

MUE 4397. Survey of Vocal Diction for Choral Music Educators (2).

MUE 4411. Choral Techniques (4). Prerequisite: MUE 3491–3492 or instructor permission. This course provides students with an understanding of chorus and choral problems: organization, rehearsal, repertory, diction, intonation, tone quality, balance, blend, and style. Concurrent registration in MUE 3495r is required.

MUE 4433. Vocal Pedagogy in Music Education (2). Prerequisite: Junior standing in music education. This course studies voice teaching methods for music education majors.

MUE 4480. Marching Band Techniques (1). This course studies current marching band techniques, methods, and styles and their application to secondary public school music education programs.

MUE 4481. Jazz Ensemble Techniques (1). This course studies the implementation and administration of the jazz ensemble in the public school music program.

MUE 4690. Technology for the Music Classroom (3). Prerequisite: Placement in 2000-level courses or instructor permission. This course combines reading, discussion, and hands-on projects to achieve an understanding of how computers work and how they can be incorporated effectively in the music classroom from K–12.

MUE 4940. Internship in Music (12). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: MUE 3334, MUE 4392, completion of all coursework in music education, school system security clearance (background check, fingerprinting) and successful completion of all state teacher certification exams. This course is a one semester resident internship as a student teacher in approved public schools.

Conducting

MUG 3104. Conducting (1). Prerequisite: MUT 1112. This course studies the elements of conducting and rehearsal techniques.

MUG 4102. Advanced Conducting (2). Prerequisite: MUG 3104. This course studies continued theory and practice of conducting.

Music History

MUH 2012. Music in Western Culture, 19th and 20th Centuries (3). This course surveys music literature and composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The course explores music and its relation to the other arts, the historical events of the times, and the milieu in which the music literature was created. For non-music majors. Meets liberal studies requirements.

MUH 2019. Modern Popular Music (3). This course surveys the development of popular music in America from the early 20th century to the present with a focus on the cultural, social, economic, technological, and political conditions surrounding that music. The course widens student's comprehension of the times, places, cultural contexts, intellectual debates, and economic conditions that foster (or hinder) artistic innovation.

MUH 2051. Music in World Cultures (3). This course provides an introductory survey of various musical traditions in a global perspective, exploring music both as a phenomenon of sound and as a phenomenon of culture. Students analyze tradition as a constantly evolving and transformative entity that nurtures and sustains core cultural values. The social context of music, including social structure, geography, globalization, mass mediation, conceptions of religion, instruments, aesthetic priorities, and cultural beliefs that inform music within given cultural contexts is emphasized.

MUH 2512. Music in World Cultures (2). This course provides an introductory survey of various musical traditions in a global perspective, exploring music both as a phenomenon of sound and as a phenomenon of culture. The course is for music majors only.

MUH 3053. American Roots Music (3). This course studies the diverse musics of North American minority groups, with an emphasis on Native American, African-American, Latin American, Asian, Jewish, and certain Euro-American traditions.

MUH 3211. Survey of Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 (3). Prerequisites: MUL 2110 and MUH 2512. This course surveys music history from antiquity to 1750. Required of music majors.

MUH 3212. Survey of Music History II: 1750 to Present (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUL 2110. This course surveys music history from 1750 to the present. Required of music majors.

MUH 4321. History of Music: Medieval (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4331. History of Music: Renaissance (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4341. History of Music: Baroque (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4351. History of Music: Classical (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4361. History of Music: 19th Century (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4371. History of Music: 20th Century (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211 and MUH 3212, or instructor permission.

MUH 4531. African Soundscapes (3). This course introduces graduate students and upper-level undergraduates to the diversity of musical cultures from the African continent. Students explore various case studies from the continent and develop tools to interpret their musical value and contextual meaning. A background interest in music, anthropology, performance studies, or African studies is recommended.

MUH 4541. Music of Latin America I (3). This course studies the diverse musical cultures of Latin America, including Native American, European, African, and Asian derived, and syncretic or mestizo forms.

MUH 4543. Music in the Caribbean (3). This course surveys the musics of the Caribbean Basin from Cuba to Trinidad-Tobago, the coastal regions of northern Venezuela and Colombia, and the eastern coasts of Central America and Mexico.

MUH 4571. Music of Indonesia (3). This course offers a survey of selected music cultures of Indonesia. The primary focus is on gamelan music, especially that of Java and Bali. Popular and experimental Indonesian musical forms, as well as Indonesian-inspired music by Western composers, are also investigated.

MUH 4630. Music in the United States (3). Prerequisites: MUH 3211, MUH 3212, and MUT 2117. This course surveys musical activities in the United States.

MUH 4680. Introduction to Historical Musicology (3). This course introduces students to the history, scope, and sources of musicological research.

MUH 4801. History of Jazz I (1890–1950) (2). This course studies the evolution of jazz, 1890–1950, including the study of ragtime, New Orleans, Chicago, pre-Swing, Swing, Be-Bop, and West Coast styles.

MUH 4802. History of Jazz II (1950 to the Present) (2). This course studies the evolution of jazz, 1950 to the present, including the study of Cool, Hard Bop, Free, Post Bop, and Pop-Jazz styles.

Music Literature

MUL 2010. Music Literature, Listening and Understanding (3). This course is an introduction to music as a manifestation of human culture, as an expressive art form, and as an intellectual discipline. The course also develops a knowledge of a variety of significant musical repertoire, skills for perceptive listening, and the ability to respond to musical expression with critical insight.

MUL 2110. Survey of Music Literature (2). Prerequisites: MUT 1111 and MUT 1112 or equivalent. This course is a survey of core repertoire of Western music. In addition to the works themselves, the course introduces the broad periods of Western music history, and develops a systematic approach to the analysis of musical style.

MUL 3481. Survey of Keyboard Literature: Baroque and Classic (2). This course allows students to survey composers, styles and works written for keyboard instruments in the period up to 1828. Required of piano and harpsichord performance majors.

MUL 3482. Survey of Keyboard Literature: Romantic, 20th, and 21st Century (2). This course allows students to survey composers, styles and works written for the piano in the period from 1828 to the present. Required of piano performance majors.

MUL 3604. Vocal Solo Literature: German (2). Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course is required of voice performance majors.

MUL 4371. Music Since World War II (3). This course surveys recent musical techniques and aesthetics as revealed in selected works.

MUL 4420. Chamber Music Literature for Strings (3). This course studies chamber music literature for strings alone, strings with keyboard, and strings with other instruments.

MUL 4430. Guitar Literature I (2). This course studies guitar literature from the Renaissance to the Pre-Classic period.

MUL 4431. Guitar Literature II (2). This course studies guitar literature from the Classic period to the present.

MUL 4441–4442. Solo Music Literature Seminar: Winds (three hours each). 4441 Woodwinds, 4442 Brasses.

MUL 4460. Percussion Literature and Resource Seminar (3).

MUL 4490. Survey of Organ Literature (1). This course surveys the major schools of organ composition, with particular emphasis on the contribution of organ music to the liturgy of the Western church.

MUL 4504r. Orchestral Wind Repertory (2). This course enables woodwind, brass, and percussion students to perform as well as to study works from the standard orchestral literature. May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four semester hours.

MUL 4563. Chamber Music Literature for Piano and Winds (2). This course is a study of chamber music literature for wind instruments with keyboards.

MUL 4600. Survey of Sacred Vocal Literature (1). This course surveys the sacred vocal literature available for the liturgical year.

MUL 4605–4608. Vocal Solo Literature (two hours each). Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course is required of voice performance majors. 4605 French; 4608 Contemporary Song.

MUL 4642. Survey of Sacred Choral Literature (1). This course surveys sacred choral literature suitable for medium-size choirs in churches and synagogues, embracing Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish faiths.

MUL 4931r. Special Topics in Music Literature (1–3). This course studies music literature. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

Keyboard Technology

MUM 4210. Applied Piano Tuning I (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course examines string vibration as it relates to applied piano tuning.

MUM 4211. Applied Piano Tuning II (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4210. This course examines tuning systems and temperaments appropriate for historical instruments and for the modern piano.

MUM 4212. Applied Piano Tuning III (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4211. This course examines continued development of tuning skills.

MUM 4213. Applied Piano Tuning IV (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4212. This course develops tuning skills up to the concert level, and prepares students for the Piano Technicians Guild tuning exam.

MUM 4220. Theory of Piano Technology I (2). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor permission. This course examines the history and fundamental principles of the modern mechanisms of the piano.

MUM 4221. Theory of Piano Technology II (2). Prerequisites: MUM 4220 or instructor permission. This course provides introductory instruction in preparing a piano for concert performance, including tuning, voicing, and regulation.

MUM 4251. Piano Technology I. (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course is an introduction to the history of the piano, fundamental principles of the mechanisms of the modern piano, and construction techniques.

MUM 4252. Piano Technology II (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4251. This course consists of projects that include highlighting beginning restoration techniques and introduction to action regulation.

MUM 4253. Piano Technology III (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4252. This course examines advance repair and restoration techniques.

MUM 4254. Piano Technology IV (3). Prerequisite: MUM 4253. This course studies topics including major repairs and advanced and cutting edge action geometry.

MUM 4260. Organ Design and Maintenance (2). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course is open to all upper-division organ majors and principals.

Ensembles

Note: All ensemble courses are repeatable.

MUN 2110r. Marching Chiefs (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course provides band experience in marching and concert for all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2120r. Concert Band (0–1). This course provides concert experience in a variety of literature for all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2130r. Symphonic Band (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course provides concert experience in a wide variety of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2140r. Wind Orchestra (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course provides professional-level performance in a wide variety of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2210r. University Symphony (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a broad spectrum of orchestral literature. Participation by string majors required. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2310r. University Singers (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature. Open to all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2311r. Choral Union (0–1). This course consists of the reading, study, and performance of choral repertoire for mixed voices. Open to all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2320r. Women's Glee Club (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of representative choral works for women's voices. Open to all women enrolled in the University. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2330r. Men's Glee Club (Collegians) (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of representative choral works for men's voices. Open to all men enrolled in the University. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2350r. Opera Chorus (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works drawn from grand opera, operettas, and musicals. Productions are presented in costume and makeup. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2390r. University Chorale (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature for mixed voices. Open to all University students except voice performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2420r. Woodwind Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for woodwinds. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2430r. Brass Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for brasses. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2440r. Percussion Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2451r. Duo Piano (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of duo piano and piano duet literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2460r. Chamber Music (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of vocal and/or instrumental ensemble literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2471r. Collegium Musicum (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, with emphasis on historical validity, technical proficiency, and expressive musicianship. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2472r. Baroque Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2480r. Guitar Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for guitar. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2510r. Piano Vocal/Instrumental Accompanying (0–1). May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2710r. Jazz Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of jazz band literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2720r. Jazz-Pop Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of jazz and popular vocal music. Ensemble may include choreography, performance with larger ensembles, and off-campus concerts. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 2800r. World Music Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4113r. Marching Chiefs (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course offers marching band experience open to all University students with prior marching band experience. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4123r. Concert Band (0–1). This course offers concert experience in a variety of literature for all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4133r. Symphonic Band (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course offers concert experience in a wide variety of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4143r. Wind Orchestra (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course offers professional-level performance in a wide variety of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4144r. Chamber Winds (0–1). This course offers professional-level performance in a wide variety of wind-oriented chamber music. Open to graduate students and selected upper-level undergraduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4213r. University Symphony (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a broad spectrum of orchestral literature. Participation by string majors required. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4313r. University Singers (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature. Open to all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4314r. Choral Union (0–1). This course consists of the reading, study, and performance of choral repertoire for mixed voices. Open to all University students. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4323r. Women's Glee Club (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of representative choral works for women's voices. Open to all women enrolled in the University. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4333r. Men Glee Club (Collegians) (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of representative choral works for men's voices. Open to all men enrolled in the University. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4343r. Chamber Chorus (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of accompanied and a cappella works suitable for a twenty-four to thirty voice mixed chorus. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4353r. Opera Chorus (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of works drawn from grand opera, operettas, and musicals. Productions are presented in costume and makeup. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4393r. University Chorale (0–1). This course consists of the study and performance of works representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature for mixed voices. Open to all University students except voice performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4423r. Woodwind Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for woodwinds. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4433r. Brass Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for brasses. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4443r. Percussion Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for percussion. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4454r. Duo Piano (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of duo piano and piano duet literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4463r. Chamber Music (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of vocal and/or instrumental ensemble literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4474r. Collegium Musicum (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, with emphasis on historical validity, technical proficiency, and expressive musicianship. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4475r. Baroque Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4483r. Guitar Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course consists of the study and performance of ensemble literature for guitar. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4513r. Piano Vocal/Instrumental Accompanying (0–1). May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4713r. Jazz Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of jazz band literature. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4723r. Jazz-Pop Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Audition. This course consists of the study and performance of jazz and popular vocal music. Ensemble may include choreography, performance with larger ensembles, and off-campus concerts. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUN 4803r. World Music Ensemble (0–1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

Opera/Music Theatre

MUO 3503r. Opera Workshop (2). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course studies all phases of operatic production, with emphasis on and participation in staged operatic excerpts. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUO 4006r. Music Theatre Workshop (2). Prerequisites: MVV 1312, MVV 2322, TPP 2110, and TPP 2111. This course is a workshop-style course for upper-class Music Theatre majors, where all the various components of their preceding class work can be integrated. The focus is on Advanced Acting for Music Theatre and Audition Techniques.

MUO 4451r. Performance of Stage Role (1–2). Prerequisite: Audition. May be repeated to a maximum of eight semester hours.

MUO 4502r. Opera Workshop (2). This course studies all phases of operatic production, with emphasis on and participation in staged operatic excerpts. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

Church Music

MUR 4201. Hymnology (2). This course practically and historically studies the Church's song.

MUR 4411. Organ History and Literature to the 18th Century (2). This course studies the organ and its music from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century.

MUR 4412. Organ History and Literature: 18th–20th Centuries (2). This course studies the organ and its music from the time of J.S. Bach to the present day.

Music

MUS 1010r. Student Recital (0). (S/U grade only.) This course is required of all undergraduate music majors.

MUS 1920r. Cawthon Hall Music Colloquium (0–1). (S/U grade only.) This course is part of the Cawthon Hall Music Living-Learning Center Colloquium series, and is required of all Cawthon Hall-Music participants. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUS 2211. Introduction to Lyric Diction (2). This course is an introduction to the rules for singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with oral and written drill.

MUS 2360. Introduction to Technology in Music (1). Prerequisites: MUT 1112 or equivalent and sophomore standing. This course surveys computer technology in music, including hardware, software, computer-based instruction, multimedia, and Internet.

MUS 3320. Survey of the Music Industry (3). This course provides an understanding of the world of commercial music and techniques in personal marketability.

MUS 3340. Music Instrument Digital Interface (3). This course allows students to develop techniques in electronic music composition and all aspects of MIDI.

MUS 3341. Audio Production I (2). Prerequisites: MUS 3320, MUS 3340, and acceptance into the Commercial Music Program. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital audio production with emphasis on personal creativity.

MUS 3347. Audio Production II (2). Prerequisite: MUS 3341. This course presents advanced concepts and practices of digital audio recording, mixing, post production of music, as well as skills and practices of composition, arranging and audio production.

MUS 3530. Beginning C Computer Programming Techniques for Musicians (3). This course introduces students to microcomputer-based interactive graphics programming in the C language, including the designing and implementation of music computer programs.

MUS 3531r. Multimedia for Musicians (3). Prerequisite: MUS 3530 or instructor permission. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of multimedia hardware and software systems, particularly as they relate to music. Students develop multimedia projects. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

MUS 3540. Electronics for Musicians (3). This course introduces students to basic concepts and practical experiences in digital and analog electronics for musicians.

MUS 3541. Digital Music Synthesis I (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course provides students with basic theory and history of sound, knowledge of analog and digital sound recording and manipulation techniques, and an introduction to the art of electronic music.

MUS 3542. Digital Music Synthesis II (3). Prerequisite: MUS 3541. This course provides students with basic knowledge of both digital and analog sound distortion and synthesis and resynthesis techniques and allows them to explore the technology and art of digital music production.

MUS 3934r. Special Topics in Music (1–3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

MUS 3942r. Music Peer Advisement Practicum (0). (S/U grade only.) This course introduces leadership skills necessary for advising and counseling in the College of Music. May be repeated to a maximum of four times.

MUS 4222. French Language and Diction for Singers (3). Prerequisite: FRE 1120. This course is the study of French diction and continuation of grammar studies from FRE 1120. The focus is on proper pronunciation of the French language and on grammar and vocabulary necessary for translating texts of French mélodies and operas.

MUS 4223. French Diction (2). This course introduces the rules for singing French using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with oral and written drills.

MUS 4232. German Language and Diction for Singers (3). Prerequisite: GER 1120. This course is the study of German diction and continuation of grammar studies from GER 1120. The focus is on proper pronunciation of the German language and on grammar and vocabulary necessary for translating texts of German Lieder and operas.

MUS 4233. German Diction (2). This course introduces the rules for singing German using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with oral and written drills.

MUS 4242. Italian Language and Diction for Singers (3). Prerequisite: ITA 1120. This course is the study of Italian diction and continuation of grammar studies from ITA 1120. The focus is on proper pronunciation of the Italian language and on grammar and vocabulary necessary for translating texts of Italian songs and operas.

MUS 4243. Italian Diction (2). Introduction to the rules for singing Italian using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), with oral and written drills.

MUS 4611. Psychology of Music Survey (3). Prerequisite: A basic course in psychology. This course is a basic study of acoustics, the ear and hearing, musical systems, and the psycho-socio-physiological processes involved in musical behavior.

MUS 4612. Psychology of Music Learning (3). Prerequisite: MUS 4611. This course considers applied research methods in psychology of music through examination of selected research studies and behavioral projects.

MUS 4651. Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction (2). This course contributes to the students' knowledge and skill in decoding and encoding nonverbal communication and develops survival skills in American Sign Language.

MUS 4743. Writing for Musicians (2). This course offers experience in types of writing that are particularly useful to musicians: analyses, program notes, performance reviews, and research paper.

MUS 4801r. Dynamic Integration (0–1). This course heightens students' awareness of their minds and bodies in relation to performing on a musical instrument, addressing such topics as muscle balancing, concentration, and performance anxiety.

MUS 4904r. Honors Study (1–6). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

MUS 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

MUS 4936r. Senior Tutorial in Music (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Upper division music major status. Selected topics in music. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

MUS 4970r. Senior Project/Thesis/Recital (2). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Senior standing, instructor permission, and, for students performing a recital, completion by jury of MV_ 3000 level applied music. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MUS 4940r. Internship in Music (0-6). (S/U grade only). This course requires the student to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired from his or her major degree program to a music-related internship experience. Individually designed to accommodate the student's background and objectives.

Music Theory

MUT 1001. Fundamentals of Music Theory (3). This course introduces the rudimentary fundamentals of music theory, including the basic properties of notation, scales, intervals, triads, and rhythmic notation.

MUT 1005. The Art of Songwriting (3). This course is a practical, analytical, and performance-oriented application of the fundamental materials of music theory to song composition. The course culminates in the composition and performance of an original song, in correct musical notation. Not open to students who have successfully completed one or more semesters of music theory.

MUT 1011. Music Theory for the Non-Music Major (3). This course provides a practical, analytical, and performance-oriented application of the fundamental materials of music theory. Meets liberal studies requirement. Not open to students who have successfully completed one or more semesters of music theory.

MUT 1111. Music Theory I (3). This course introduces the materials and structures of music.

MUT 1112. Music Theory II (3). Prerequisite: MUT 1111. This course introduces the materials and structures of music.

MUT 1241L. Sight Singing and Ear Training I (1). This course examines the development of skills in sight singing and ear training.

MUT 1242L. Sight Singing and Ear Training II (1). Prerequisites: MUT 1111 and MUT 1241L. This course examines the development of skills in sight singing and ear training.

MUT 2116. Music Theory III (3). Prerequisite: MUT 1112. This course helps students to develop a working knowledge of the materials and structures of tonal music through reading, listening, partwriting, model composition, and music analysis. The course also allows students to demonstrate mastery of these materials orally and in writing.

MUT 2117. Music Theory IV (3). Prerequisite: MUT 2116. This course offers students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the materials and structures of tonal and post-tonal music through reading, listening, model composition, and music analysis, and to be able to demonstrate mastery of these materials orally and in writing.

MUT 2246L. Sight Singing and Ear Training III (1). Prerequisites: MUT 1112, MUT 1241L, and MUT 1242L. This course develops skills in sight singing and ear training.

MUT 2247L. Sight Singing and Ear Training IV (1). Prerequisites: MUT 2116 and MUT 2246L. This course examines the development of skills in sight singing and ear training.

MUT 2641r. Jazz Improvisation I (1). Prerequisite: MUT 1112. This course provides students with skills in beginning jazz improvisation. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

MUT 2642r. Jazz Improvisation II (1). Prerequisite: MUT 2641. This course provides students with knowledge and technical skills in jazz improvisation. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

MUT 3280. Post-Tonal Aural Skills (2). This course focuses upon aural skills for training for the performance and understanding of post-tonal music.

MUT 3353. Jazz Theory/Arranging I (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT 2247. This course is designed to promote skills in arranging for the jazz ensemble.

MUT 3354. Jazz Theory/Arranging II (3). Prerequisite: MUT 3353 or instructor permission. This course provides advanced skills in arranging for the jazz ensemble.

MUT 3422. 18th-Century Counterpoint (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117, MUT 2247, and MUT 3421 or MUT 3422. This course studies contrapuntal techniques of the 18th century.

MUT 3541. Form and Style: Classic (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT 2247. This course studies the larger forms and procedures as expressed in the musical language of the Classic period.

MUT 3551. 19th-Century Styles (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT 2247. This course studies 19th-century music in a stylistic manner.

MUT 3571. 20th-Century Styles (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT 2247. This course studies 20th-century music in a stylistic manner.

MUT 3574. Popular Music Analysis (3). Prerequisite: MUT 2117. This course is a theoretical study of popular music, including consideration of form, melody and harmony, meter and rhythm, timbre and production aspects, and recorded vs. live performance elements.

MUT 3577. The American Musical (3). Prerequisite: MUT 2117. This seminar surveys the American "book" musical, focusing on selected Broadway musicals of the twentieth century. Students are familiarized with a variety of musicals, analyzing specific songs and their function within the show, while also placing each show in a broader social context.

MUT 4311. Orchestration (2). Prerequisites: MUT 3421 and MUT 3422. This course studies the characteristic usage of orchestral instruments and the principles of scoring.

MUT 4321. Composing and Arranging for Wind Band (3). Prerequisite: Junior standing.

MUT 4411. 16th-Century Counterpoint (3). Prerequisites: MUT 2117 and MUT 2247. This course studies contrapuntal techniques of the 16th century.

MUT 4572. Music Since World War II (3). This course covers recent musical techniques and aesthetics as revealed in selected works.

MUT 4663. Jazz Styles and Analysis (2). This course examines the many aspects of jazz performance through the study of sound, rhythm, form, improvisation, and arrangement.

Music Therapy

MUY 2104. Singing in Music Therapy Settings (1). Prerequisite: MUE 3091. In this course, students are taught vocal skills, vocal health, music planning, and self-evaluation skills for singing.

MUY 3601. Music Recreation Techniques (3). Prerequisite: Class guitar (MVS 1116) or instructor permission.

MUY 4300. Medical Music Therapy (3). This course provides students with an understanding of the role and scope of music therapy in medical treatment; to learn to design music activities in medical situations to reduce pain, anxiety, and distress; to participate in field experiences observing medical music therapy practices in a hospital setting; and to learn medical documentation for clinical music therapy.

MUY 4301. Anatomy for Music Therapy Practice (2). This course is an introduction to basic terminology related to human anatomy with an added emphasis on transfers to multiple aspects of the practice of music therapy.

MUY 4401. Music Therapy: Methods and Practicum I (3). Prerequisites: Senior standing in music therapy, completion of MUS 4612; or instructor permission.

MUY 4402. Music Therapy: Methods and Practicum II (3). Prerequisite: MUY 4401. This course focuses on the applications of music therapy in all fields of health, corrections, and special education.

MUY 4611. Music Therapy Drumming (1). This course emphasizes group drumming and improvisation techniques, applications for therapy and group drumming leadership skills for use in wellness, counseling, and other music therapy settings.

MUY 4940r. Clinical Internship in Music Therapy (1–12). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework in music therapy. This course offers a six-month resident internship in an affiliated, approved clinical center. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) credits.

Applied Music

MVK 1001r. Class Piano for Non-Music Majors (1). This course focuses on elementary keyboard techniques and musicianship. This course is for non-music majors.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 1010r–1019r. Applied Music (two hours each). Private instruction. For students preparing for freshman level of applied music. With the exception of MVO 1010, 2020, 3030, and 4040, each course may be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours. Credit earned in the MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 1011r–1019r series will not apply to the requirement of the major or principal instrument. (See specific requirements.) Credit may be modified to one hour for all instruments.

MVO 1010r. Modified Credit, All Instruments (1–2)

MVO 1010r–4040r. Undergraduate Coaching (one to two hours each). All instruments. Principal only. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MVO 1010r. App Mus Undergraduate Coaching

MVO 2020r. App Mus Undergraduate Coaching

MVO 3030r App Mus Undergraduate Coaching

MVO 4040r. App Mus Undergraduate Coaching

MVK 1111r. Class Piano (1). Prerequisites: Audition and instructor permission. This course focuses on elementary keyboard techniques and musicianship. For music majors other than keyboard principals and performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVV 1111. Class Voice (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course studies the fundamentals of voice production. Elementary level.

MVS 1116. Beginning Class Guitar (1). This course is for beginning guitar students. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques.

MV(B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W) 1210r–1219r. Applied Music Secondary (two hours each). Private instruction. For students whose curriculum requires study of a secondary instrument. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours. (See curricular regulations.) Credit may be modified by electing MVO 1210r (1), all instruments. All MVH courses may be taken for one to two (1–2) credit hours.

MVB 1211r. App Mus Sec, Trumpet

MVB 1212r. App Mus Sec, French Horn

MVB 1213r. App Mus Sec, Trombone

MVB 1214r. App Mus Sec, Baritone Horn

MVB 1215r. App Mus Sec, Tuba

MVH 1217r. App Mus Sec, Bowed Strings

MVK 1211r. App Mus Sec, Piano

MVK 1213r. App Mus Sec, Organ

MVO 1210r. Modified Credit, All Instruments (1)

MVP 1211r. App Mus Sec, Percussion

MVS 1211r. App Mus Sec, Violin

MVS 1212r. App Mus Sec, Viola

MVS 1213r. App Mus Sec, Violoncello

MVS 1214r. App Mus Sec, Double Bass

MVS 1215r. App Mus Sec, Harp

MVS 1216r. App Mus Sec, Guitar

MVV 1211r. App Mus Sec, Voice

MVV 1212r. App Mus Sec, Voice—Music Theatre

MVW 1211r. App Mus Sec, Flute

MVW 1212r. App Mus Sec, Oboe

MVW 1213r. App Mus Sec, Clarinet

MVW 1214r. App Mus Sec, Bassoon

MVW 1215r. App Mus Sec, Saxophone

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 1310r–1319r. Applied Music Principal (two hours each). Private instruction. Principal instrument. For students whose major is not performance. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. (See curricular regulations.) Credit may be modified by electing MVO 1310r (1), all instruments.

MVB 1311r. App Mus Prin, Trumpet

MVB 1312r. App Mus Prin, French Horn

MVB 1313r. App Mus Prin, Trombone

MVB 1314r. App Mus Prin, Baritone Horn

MVB 1315r. App Mus Prin, Tuba

MVJ 1310r. App Mus Prin, Piano, Jazz

MVJ 1311r. App Mus Prin, Voice, Jazz

MVJ 1313r. App Mus Prin, Guitar, Jazz

MVJ 1314r. App Mus Prin, Bass, Jazz

MVJ 1316r. App Mus Prin, Saxophone, Jazz

MVJ 1317r. App Mus Prin, Trumpet, Jazz

MVJ 1318r. App Mus Prin, Trombone, Jazz

MVJ 1319r. App Mus Prin, Percussion, Jazz

MVK 1311r. App Mus Prin, Piano

MVK 1313r. App Mus Prin, Organ

MVO 1310r. Modified Credit, All Instruments (1)

MVP 1311r. App Mus Prin, Percussion

MVS 1311r. App Mus Prin, Violin

MVS 1312r. App Mus Prin, Viola

MVS 1313r. App Mus Prin, Violoncello

MVS 1314r. App Mus Prin, Double Bass

MVS 1315r. App Mus Prin, Harp

MVS 1316r. App Mus Prin, Guitar

MVV 1311r. App Mus Prin, Voice

MVV 1312r. App Mus Prin, Voice—Music Theatre

MVW 1311r. App Mus Prin, Flute

MVW 1312r. App Mus Prin, Oboe

MVW 1313r. App Mus Prin, Clarinet

MVW 1314r. App Mus Prin, Bassoon

MVW 1315r. App Mus Prin, Saxophone

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 1410r–1419r. Applied Music Major (four hours each: piano, harpsichord, organ, strings, harp, guitar; three hours each: piano pedagogy, jazz, voice, woodwinds, brasses, percussion). Private instruction. Major instrument. This course provides individual applied instruction for music performance majors. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours by piano, harpsichord, organ, string, harp, and guitar majors; nine semester hours by piano pedagogy, jazz, voice, woodwind, brass, and percussion majors. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 1410r (2), all instruments.

MVB 1411r. App Mus Maj, Trumpet

MVB 1412r. App Mus Maj, French Horn

MVB 1413r. App Mus Maj, Trombone

MVB 1414r. App Mus Maj, Baritone Horn

MVB 1415r. App Mus Maj, Tuba

MVJ 1410r. App Mus Maj, Piano, Jazz

MVJ 1414r. App Mus Maj, Bass, Jazz

MVJ 1416r. App Mus Maj, Saxophone, Jazz

MVJ 1417r. App Mus Maj, Trumpet, Jazz

MVJ 1418r. App Mus Maj, Trombone, Jazz.

MVJ 1419r. App Mus Maj, Drumset, Jazz

MVK 1411r. App Mus Maj, Piano

MVK 1413r. App Mus Maj, Organ

MVK 1416r. App Mus Maj, Piano Pedagogy

MVO 1410r. Modified Credit, All Instruments (2)

MVP 1411r. App Mus Maj, Percussion

MVS 1411r. App Mus Maj, Violin

MVS 1412r. App Mus Maj, Viola

MVS 1413r. App Mus Maj, Violoncello

MVS 1414r. App Mus Maj, Double Bass

MVS 1415r. App Mus Maj, Harp

MVS 1416r. App Mus Maj, Guitar

MVV 1411r. App Mus Maj, Voice

MVW 1411r. App Mus Maj, Flute

MVW 1412r. App Mus Maj, Oboe

MVW 1413r. App Mus Maj, Clarinet

MVW 1414r. App Mus Maj, Bassoon

MVW 1415r. App Mus Maj, Saxophone

MVK 1612. Directed Observation in Piano Pedagogy: Preschool through Precollege (1). This course provides students the opportunity to observe private and class piano and musicianship instruction on the preschool and precollege levels.

MVK 2121r. Class Piano (1). Prerequisite: MVK 1111 or instructor permission. This course focuses on sightreading, harmonizing, transposing, improvising, intermediate keyboard techniques, repertoire, and musicianship. For music majors other than keyboard principals and performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVK 2125. Keyboard Improvisation (1). Prerequisite: MUT 1112. This course is an improvisation course for keyboard principals/majors and for non-keyboard majors/principals who have met the class piano performance requirement by a proficiency exam but not the improvisation requirement.

MVS 2126. Intermediate Class Guitar (1). Prerequisite: MVS 1116 or instructor permission. This course focuses on intermediate folk guitar styles and techniques.

MV(B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W) 2220r–2229r. Applied Music Secondary (two hours each). Private instruction. (See course description for MV[B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1210–1219 series.) For students whose curriculum requires study of a secondary instrument. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 2220, all instruments. All MVH courses may be taken for one or two credit hours.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 2320r–2329r. Applied Music Principal (two hours each). Private instruction. Principal instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V ,W] 1310–1319 series.) For students whose major is not performance. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 2320, all instruments.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 2420r–2429r. Applied Music Major (four hours each: piano, harpsichord, organ, strings, harp, guitar; three hours each: piano pedagogy, jazz, voice, woodwinds, brasses, percussion). Private instruction. Major instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1410–1419 series.) This course provides individual applied instruction for music performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours by piano, harpsichord, organ, string, harp, and guitar majors; nine semester hours by piano pedagogy, jazz, voice, woodwind, brass, and percussion majors. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 2420, all instruments.

MVS 2520r. String Repertory (0–1). This course is required of string performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

MVS 2526r. Guitar Repertory (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Corequisite: MVS 2426r. This course is required of guitar performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVK 2622. Directed Observation in Piano Pedagogy: College (1). This course provides students with the opportunity to observe private and class piano instruction on the college level.

MVK 2700. Piano Accompanying Vocal (1). This course studies techniques, artistic skills, and repertory for accompanying. Required of piano performance majors.

MVK 2701. Piano Accompanying Instrumental (1). This course studies techniques, artistic skills, and repertory for accompanying. Required of piano performance majors.

MVK 3131r. Class Piano (1). Prerequisite: MVK 2121 or instructor permission. This course is a continuation of MVK 2121 with emphasis upon increased skills, including open score reading and accompanying. For music majors other than keyboard principals and performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVS 3136. Advanced Class Guitar (1). Prerequisite: MVS 2126 or instructor permission. This course focuses on advanced folk guitar styles and techniques.

MV(B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W) 3230r–3239r. Applied Music Secondary (two hours each). Private instruction. (See course description for MV[B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1210–1219 series.) For students whose curriculum requires study of a secondary instrument. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 3230, all instruments. All MVH courses may be taken for one or two credit hours.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 3330r–3339r. Applied Music Principal (two hours each). Private instruction. Principal instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1310–1319 series.) For students whose major is not performance. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 3330, all instruments.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 3430r–3439r. Applied Music Major (five hours: harp; four hours each: piano, jazz, harpsichord, strings, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, guitar; three hours each: organ, voice, piano pedagogy). Private instruction. Major instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1410–1419 series.) This course provides individual applied instruction for music performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen semester hours by harp majors; twelve semester hours by piano, jazz, harpsichord, string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and guitar majors; nine semester hours by organ, voice and piano pedagogy majors. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 3430, all instruments.

MVS 3501r. Orchestral Repertoire for Violin (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVS 3530r. String Repertory (0–1). This course is required of string performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of three semester hours.

MVV 3532r. Musical Theatre Repertoire (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course is for music theatre majors. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MVS 3536r. Guitar Repertory (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Corequisite: MVS 3436. This course is required of guitar performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVK 3631. Piano Pedagogy I (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course provides an introduction to a select variety of topics in the field of piano pedagogy with an emphasis on beginning students (children) at the elementary levels. Readings relate to the various topics addressed in the course.

MVK 3632. Piano Pedagogy II (3). Prerequisite: MVK 3631. This course studies intermediate piano pedagogy subjects.

MVK 3930r. Continuo Playing Keyboard (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVW 3700r. Introduction to Baroque Flute (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course studies the development of basic performance skills on the Baroque flute and commensurate stylistic techniques through a graduated study of available 18th-century pedagogic and performance materials. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MVW 3701r. Introduction to the Baroque Recorder (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course studies the development of basic performance skills on the Baroque recorder and commensurate stylistic techniques through a graduated study of available 18th-century pedagogic and performance materials. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MV(B, K, P, S, V, W) 3950. Certificate Recital (0). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

MV(B, K, P, S, V, W) 3970. Junior Recital (0). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Required junior recital for performance majors.

MV(B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W) 4240r–4249r. Applied Music Secondary (two hours each). Private instruction. (See course description for MV[B, H, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1210–1219 series.) For students whose curriculum requires study of a secondary instrument. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 4240, all instruments. All MVH courses may be taken for one or two (1–2) credit hours.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 4340r–4349r. Applied Music Principal (two hours each). Private instruction. Principal instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1310–1319 series.) For students whose major is not performance. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours, except MVJ series which may only be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 4340, all instruments.

MV(B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W) 4440r–4449r. Applied Music Major (five hours each: piano, harpsichord, harp; four hours each: jazz, organ, strings, woodwinds, brasses, percussion, guitar; three hours each: voice, piano pedagogy). Private instruction. Major instrument. (See course description for MV[B, J, K, O, P, S, V, W] 1410–1419 series.) This course provides individual applied instruction for music performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of twenty semester hours by piano, harpsichord, organ, and harp majors; sixteen semester hours by string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and guitar majors; twelve semester hours by jazz, voice, and piano pedagogy majors. Credit may be modified by electing MVO 4440, all instruments.

MVJ 4440r. Applied Music Major Piano Jazz (4). This course provides private instruction for music performance majors.

MVJ 4448r. Applied Music Major Trombone Jazz (4). This course provides individual applied instruction for music performance majors.

MVS 4540r. String Repertory (1). This course is required of string performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVV 4542r. Musical Theatre Repertoire (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course is for music theatre majors. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours.

MVS 4546r. Guitar Repertory (1). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Corequisite: MVS 4446. This course is required of guitar performance majors. May be repeated to a maximum of two semester hours.

MVK 4600. Organ/Harpsichord Pedagogy (2). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course equips students with teaching skills in organ/harpsichord.

MVO 4640. Wind Instrument and Percussion Pedagogy (3). Prerequisite: Junior standing in major instrument. This course focuses on the methods and materials of wind instrument and percussion pedagogy.

MVK 4641. Advanced Piano Pedagogy I (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course provides current and expanded pedagogy concepts and materials and techniques for teaching advanced or adult students.

MVS 4641. Violin Pedagogy (1). This course gives students the opportunity to analyze the methods, materials and approaches to violin pedagogy; to develop their teaching skills in violin performance; and to observe professional educators in various settings.

MVV 4641. Vocal Pedagogy (2). Prerequisite: Junior standing in voice. This course studies voice teaching methods.

MVK 4642. Advanced Piano Pedagogy II (3). Prerequisite: MVK 4641. This course provides current and expanded pedagogy concepts and materials and techniques for teaching advanced or adult students.

MVK 4670r. Practicum in Piano Pedagogy (2). May be repeated up to four semester hours.

MVW 4701r. Piccolo Class (1). This course develops students' understanding and concept of piccolo playing in relation to the flute, including the ability to transfer easily between the two instruments. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) credit hours.

MVW 4702r. Low Flute Class (1). This course helps students develop an understanding and concept of low flute playing in relation to the flute, including the ability to transfer easily between the instruments. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) credit hours.

MVW 4703r. Baroque Flute Class (1). This course enhances students' knowledge of performance practice, solo and ensemble literature, and the primary sources available to modern traverso players while also building on the technical and tonal skills acquired during the first semester of study and deepens their knowledge about the historical background through research.

MVK 4931. Service Playing (2). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course is open to all upper-division organ majors and principals.

MV(B, K, P, S, V, W) 4971r. Senior Recital (0). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Completion of MV_ 333_ required and instructor permission. This course is a required senior recital for performance majors.

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