Course Code:
MVK2121

Credit Hours:
1

Effective beginning:
2022-2023

Sections:
001

Course Description:
A continuation of MVK 1111, designed for the non-piano major. Emphasis on coordination, major and minor scales and pieces, and increasingly difficult rhythms. Credit will be granted twice for each course. Course may be repeated for maximum credit of 2 semester hours.

Instructors:

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

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

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

A continuation of MVK 1111, this course is designed for the non-piano major. 

instructor will provide lessons designed to teach students general keyboard coordination, major and minor scales and pieces, and increasingly difficult rhythms via a combination of lectures, in-class exercises, collaboration, and out-of-class assignments. Students will be assigned a laboratory piano station.  Music will be assigned and concepts will be explained in class as each new unit of study is encountered. The instructor will monitor individual progress, and group experiences will be a feature of each class period. The instructor will hold weekly office hours to address further questions and student needs outside of class time. The final grade will be based on class participation and skills performance.

Students are expected to:

• Arrive to class on time
• Participate and be focused in class
• Practice outside of class time
• Complete all written assignments, quizzes and final exam