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MUSC 58 - 01   Songwriting Craft and Practice

2024 Summer Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
70109
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
Asynchronous Online
Credits
5 units
General Education
PR-C
Status
Open
Available Seats
31
Enrollment Capacity
120
Enrolled
89
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Explores the craft of songwriting through listening, analysis, performance, and songwriting assignments. Students are exposed to a variety of writing styles from diverse musical backgrounds such as pop, rock, folk, jazz, avant-garde, classical, and world music. Students gain the ability to analyze a song's form, its textual rhythmic scheme, mood, and performative aspects. Students also compose, record, and perform song samples demonstrating their understanding and creative approach to the concepts discussed in class. May be repeated for credit.

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
Online Wand,A.M. 06/24/24 - 07/26/24
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