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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: Music 30
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE Classical Guitar
LECTURE HOURS: 0.5
LAB HOURS: 1.5
UNITS: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: None
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: None
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Max No. Units 2.0
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size 30
Max No. Enrollments 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Group instruction in classical guitar. Course will include study of notes on individual strings, ensemble
playing techniques and music fundamentals.
NOTE: Course may be repeated to a maximum of 4.0 units.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or
skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include
objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
1. recognize the elements of music notation as applied to guitar literature.
2. play simple melodies and studies using the proper hand and finger technique.
3. understand the basic fundamentals of music theory.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Playing position, tuning, notes on first string
Proper finger technique, notes on second string
Proper counting of time in 3/4, 4/4, and 3/2 time
Rests and ties; notes on the third and fourth strings
More advanced counting; eighth notes
Complete review of the preceding
Fifth and girth string technique and position
Ensemble playing. Reading more advanced music and sight
reading of simple music
Completion of the first position. Introduction to accidentals
(sharps, flats and natural signs)
New key signatures
Introduction to basic harmony and chords
Music in two lines, concept of voices, counting two lines,
minimum movement principle
Legato technique - ascending and descending
Counting dotted notes. Memorization
Arpeggios and scales. More ensemble and solo work
Introduction to the second position
Introduction to dynamic markings. Playing in the third position
Playing in the fifth position - rules, exercises, tone production,
vibrato, continuity of sound, tone contrasts
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS: (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended,
including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text (s)
Title:
Solo Guitar Playing, Book 1
Required
Edition:
Second
Alternate
Author:
Frederick N. Noad
Recommended
Publisher: Schirmer Books
Date Published: 1987
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial
writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
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1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify)
matching items
5. Other (specify) ____________________________________
NOTE:
A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
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COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments, This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Students must gain the theoretical knowledge to understand the components of music i.e. harmony,
rhythm and melody. They must then apply this knowledge to actual performance on the guitar. They
must be able to synthesize their theoretical and performance skills in order to produce musical
examples.
REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
The Curriculum Committee Is authorized to determine the appropriateness of entrance skills and
requisites for any given course; to determine whether or not language and/or computational skills at the
associate degree level are essential to success in a given course; to determine what is “college level” in
learning skills, vocabulary, and in the ability to think critically and apply concepts; and to determine on a
case-by-case basis when any departure from the attached guidelines may be justified.
This form may also be used to provide justification for making a course repeatable.
To request an exception, provide the following information:
Music 30
Department and Course No.
Classical Guitar
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE:
TEXTBOOK
Music texts have many pages with minimum text as they are mostly exercises in music notation (notes,
timing, staffs, note value, etc.) The Coleman and Dale-Chall Readability Index Scale is unable to “read”
whether or not the text is college level.
NATURE OF THE EXEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE:
REPEATABILITY
Repeatability justified, since course content differs each time it is offered and skills or proficiencies are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice within class periods.