Course Code: MVK 1111

Credit Hours: 1

Effective beginning: Fall 2020

Course Description:
A course designed for students who desire general keyboard proficiency. Primary emphasis is on development of music reading and playing for personal satisfaction. 1 semester hour credit. Course may be repeated for maximum credit of 2 semester hours.

Instructors:

Dr. Josh Martin
Office: H15
martinj@chipola.edu 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Piano for Adults: A Beginning Course: Lessons, Theory, Technic, Sight Reading. Edition 1. 1999. Jane Smisor Bastien, Lisa Bastien, and Lori Bastien. Neil A Kjos Music Co. ISBN 9780849773020.

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

Area 5: Humanities

College-Level Competency: Interpret, evaluate, and appreciate works of human culture

H-1      Compare works of the humanities (art, philosophy, architecture, literature, film, theatre and/or music) in various cultures or literary movements

H-2      Analyze artistic expressions (art, philosophy, architecture, literature, film, theatre and/or music)

H-3      Communicate informed responses to works of the humanities (art, philosophy, architecture, literature, film, theatre and/or music)

H-4      Explain thematic connections among works of the humanities (art, philosophy, architecture, literature, film, theatre and/or music)

Music Studies Competency: Compare, analyze, appreciate and demonstrate works of music while applying foundational knowledge and skills; including the ability to work independently and collaboratively to prepare performances at the highest possible level.

Mu-1   Create new works of music