Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2020-21

Process Date: 25-APR-2024

MUJI - Jazz & Improvisational Music

130 CONTEM ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUC Active
  Long Title: Contemporary Electronic Music Production  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: This course utilizes digital audio workstations in the creation of songs, soundtracks and unique compositions. It will also explore the intersection of improvisation and composition through the recording and editing of rhythmic, harmonic and melodic layers.

150 APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP Active
  Long Title: Applied Musicianship I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites:
Description: A comprehensive focus on fundamental theory and aural skills, sight-reading, dictation, and singing through improvisation and composition with an emphasis on learning contrasting genres and theory at the instrument.

250 APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP II Active
  Long Title: Applied Musicianship II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUJI 150 or instructor approval
Description: A comprehensive focus on fundamental modes, form, analysis, and expanded rhythmic studies through improvisation and composition exploring jazz, pop, global music, and traditional genres with an emphasis on learning at the instrument. PREREQUISITES: MUJI 150 or instructor approval

350 APPLIED MUSICIANSHIP III Active
  Long Title: Advanced Musicianship III  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MUJI 410 and MUJI 420
Description: A comprehensive focus on modal/scalar studies, jazz and pop chord/scale associations, and harmonic progressions through improvisation, composition, aural skills, singing and dictation. This class serves as a transition to Advanced Improvisation (MUJI 410) and Jazz Theory and Analysis (MUJI 420). PREREQUISITES: MUJI 410 and MUJI 420

410 ADVANCED IMPROVISATION Active
  Long Title: Advanced Improvisation  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUJI 150 and MUJI 250 and MUJI 350 or instructor approval
Description: Advanced improvisational concepts and performance practices with a focus on creating an individual style embracing modal, microtonal, traditional, global music, and non-style specific approaches. PREREQUISITES: MUJI 150 and MUJI 250 and MUJI 350 or instructor approval

420 ADVANCED JAZZ THEORY & ANALYSI Active
  Long Title: Advanced Jazz Theory and Analysis  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A003 - Music Course
G010 - XX Fine Arts GER (86cr)
G034 - GER Fine Arts Div
S058 - Jazz & Improv Music Course
UD01 - Division of Fine Arts
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: MUJI 350
Description: Survey and analysis of music growing out of the hard bop jazz era. Extensive study of extended jazz harmonies (playing outside) and analysis of compositions by Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock. Discussion and application of non-functional harmonic material. Learning assessed through active participation, performance, assignments and a final project. PREREQUISITES: MUJI 350