Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Music
2022-2023 Map
Total Units: 61 - 79
Term 1
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 80: Theory & Musicianship I | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course incorporates and develops concepts including complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice-leading principles through guided composition analysis and practice. Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Additionally, students will discuss, analyze, and apply theoretical and musicianship topics across historical musical styles, aesthetics, and cultures. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 120/MUS 125). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 1.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Area 1A - English Composition (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1C - Oral Communications (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking POS 2 or 12 within this area is recommended. If you select POS 2 it will also meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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Term 2
15.00 - 20.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 82: Theory & Musicianship II | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 80 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts from Theory & Musicianship I. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include fundamental two voice contrapuntal principles and chromatic chord functions and voice-leading. In addition, rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials are applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 130/MUS 135). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 1.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| List A: (Must Complete 3-4 units total) | 1.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1B - Critical Thinking (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Elective (Any course numbered 1 -99) | 2.00 | ||
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Term 3
16.00 - 21.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 84: Theory & Musicianship III | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 82 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts covered in Theory & Musicianship II. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include more advanced chromatic chord functions and voice-leading. In addition rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials are applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 140/MUS 145). |
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 1.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Select One | 1.00 | ||
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| List A: (Must Complete 3-4 units total) | 1.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3.00 | Consider taking a course that meets Chico State’s US Diversity graduation requirement. | |
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| Area 3B - Humanities (Select One) | 3.00 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST 8, 10, 18, or 26, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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| Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | to graduate, students are required to take a course in 5A and 5B and one must have a lab (5C) component. | |
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Term 4
15.00 - 21.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A: (Must Complete 3-4 units total) | 1.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| MUS 88: Applied Music | 1.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Audition Required This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| Select One | 1.00 | ||
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| Area 3A - Arts (Select One) | 3.00 | If take MUS 1 for Major List A, Area 3A will also be met. (Will need to take a 3 unit elective instead). | |
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| Area 3A - Arts or Area 3B Humanities (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Consider taking a course that meets Chico State’s Global Culture graduation requirement. | |
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| Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3.00 | Consider taking an Ethnic Studies course (MCGS 32 or 36) to meet graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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| Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | To graduate, students are required to take a course in B1 and B2 and one must have a lab (B3) component. | |
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