Course Code: MVS 2126

Credit Hours: 1

Effective beginning: Fall 2020

Course Description:
A performance course in guitar for the beginning student. Instruction will include simple chords, rhythms, and a variety of accompaniment styles. Two class meetings per week. 1 semester hour credit. Course may be repeated for maximum credit of 2 semester hours.

Instructors:

TBA

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Mel Bay Presents The Complete Carcassi Guitar Method. Mel Bay & Joseph Castle, 1974. Mel Bay Publications, Inc.  ISBN 9780871663788.

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