Q: |
Can MUS 08-35 Fundamentals of Music apply to my
degree? |
A: |
The answer to this question is both yes and no. If you are
a potential music major and
have no prior music theory knowledge, this course would be useful to you. Many
potential music majors in Music Business or Technology have no prior musical
training and find themselves unable to handle the normal first semester course
of
Basic Theory I. When that happens, a Fundamentals of Music course is required.
If
that course has not been taken, generally the first year of Music Theory is lost
and has
to be postponed to the sophomore year.
If you want to count this course as a
humanities credit for a general degree, the credits
would not be transferable. |
|
Would this course be useful if I just want to
learn how to read music? |
A: |
Absolutely! There are some students who have played by ear
all their life, yet
have taken this course in order to finally be able to read and understand the
basic
fundamentals.
|
Q: |
Why take these courses at New River? |
A: |
New River Community College has been a leader in distance education
and online
courses. This particular online course is supported by an instructor who is passionate
and knowledgeable about music and wants to instill that same passion and knowledge
to her students through the interactive forum of online education. |
Q: |
Who is this class designed for? |
A: |
This class is designed for the student who
feels comfortable working online and
who needs the convenience of taking a course outside of the normal lecture time
due
to work related, family or physical restraints. |
Q: |
When is this course offered? |
A: |
This course is offered during the Summer Session. |
Q: |
What course materials do I need? |
A: |
The student needs to acquire the CD-ROM
packet OnMusic Fundamentals of
McGraw-Hill from the Bookstore. |
Q: |
What if the CD-ROMs are unavailable at
the College Bookstore? |
A: |
The CD-ROMs can be purchased online. Simply
go to
http://www.connect4education.com and click on the online shopping link on
the top left corner. |
Q: |
Does this class use Blackboard? |
A: |
No. The entire course is online using
the OnMusic Fundamentals CD-ROM
Packet. |
Q: |
Do I need to come on campus for any part
of the course? |
A: |
Not at all. Once the course materials
have been picked up the rest is done online. |
Q: |
How is this course graded? |
A: |
This class is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory scale. A grade of Satisfactory constitutes a 70% or higher. This class can be retaken until one achieves the Satisfactory level. |
Q: |
How do I pronounce the instructor's name “Billaud”? |
A: |
Very easy! Say the letter “B” and then “yo”.
Put them together and now you are
speaking French! |
