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Program Overview

The Music program at Los Angeles City University is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance, and music history. They have the opportunity to develop their skills in a wide range of musical genres and instruments. The program fosters creativity, artistic expression, and musical excellence. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as musicians, composers, music educators, or music industry professionals. They contribute to the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, enriching both their lives and the lives of others through the power of music.

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

6

Artistic Foundation And Creative Expression:

The College of Performing Arts places a strong emphasis on building an artistic foundation and fostering creative expression. Students explore various performing arts disciplines, including theater, music, and dance, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of the performing arts. This foundation prepares students to express their creativity and talent on the stage and beyond.

Stage Experience And Collaborative Productions:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Performing Arts emphasizes stage experience and collaborative productions. Students have opportunities to participate in theater productions, musical ensembles, and dance performances. These experiences not only enhance their performing arts skills but also provide valuable insights into the world of live entertainment.

Cultural Diversity And Performing Arts Across The Globe:

The College of Performing Arts at Los Angeles City University is committed to Nurturing cultural diversity and promoting performing arts from around the world. Our curriculum integrates performing arts from various cultures and encourages students to explore different artistic traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international cultural exchanges, and collaborations with artists from diverse backgrounds, enabling students to gain a global perspective on performing arts.

Introduction to Music

This course is intended for you who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. You will be introduced to different kinds of musical notation, melodic systems, harmonies and rhythmic techniques with the goal of attaining basic competence in the performance and creation of music.

Music Appreciation

The course is a general introductory course designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. The content places emphasis on the elements of music, the characteristic styles of major historical periods, and the lives and works of key composers within the Western musical tradition.

Introduction to Music History

The course provides an overview of the different types of music that have prevailed in the West during the past 1500 years. It introduces music from other parts of the world and examines the many ways that music has functioned in society.

Introduction to Jazz

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom.

Special Topics in Performing Arts

This course covers in-depth a specific aspect of the performing arts only touched on in other courses. Topics include theatre, cinema, art, dance, architecture, literature etc.

World Music

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed; through studying selected musical traditions from around the world.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA $3,240
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $3,240
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At Los Angeles City University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Introduction to Music

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Music around the world.
    Fundamentals.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The art of listening.
    The middle ages: 400-1400
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The renaissance: 1400-1600
    The baroque era: 1600-1750
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The classic era: 1750-1800
    Beethoven.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The nineteenth century i:early romantic music.
    The nineteenth century ii:mid- to late-romantic music.
    The twentieth century i:the classical scene.
    The twentieth century ii:jazz, an american original.

Music Appreciation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    From the creator to the listener
    What to listen for in music
    Becoming a musically aware concertgoer
    How the basic musical elements interact
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Performing media: instruments, voices, and ensembles
    An introduction to musical styles
    Music before 1600
    The baroque style period -1600 and ndash;1750-
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Baroque style music -1600 and ndash;1750-
    The classical style period -1750 and ndash;1820-
    Music of the classical period
    Beethoven: bridge to romanticism
    The romantic style period -1820 and ndash;1900-
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Early-romantic music
    Romantic opera
    Late-romantic music
    Nationalism
    Impressionism
    Modernism and post-modernism
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stravinsky: into the twentieth century
    Expressionism: atonal music
    Neoclassicism: mainstream music
    Experimental and technological music
    Classical music in north america
    Jazz: the great american artform
    Popular music: times, they are a-changin and rsquo;
    Broadway musical theater
    Music in the movies
    Contributions of world cultures

Introduction to Music History

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Music in multicultural america
    The music of native americans
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The roots of european/anglo-american music
    The roots of african-american music
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The roots of latin american music
    The blues
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Jazz
    Gospel
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cajun and zydeco
    Country music
    The urban folk revival
    Rock and lsquo;n and rsquo; roll
    Soul, motown, and funk
    Salsa, reggae, and caribbean latino music
    Tejano, banda, and contemporary mexican-american music
    Asian american music
    Hip-hop and rap

Introduction to Jazz

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is jazz?
    How to listen to jazz
    The origins of jazz
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Early jazz
    Swing
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bebop
    Cool jazz
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Hard bop
    Avant-garde of the 1960's and 1970's
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fusion
    Now

Special Topics in Performing Arts

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pictures: drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.
    Sculpture.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Music.
    Theatre.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Cinema.
    Dance.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Architecture.
    Literature.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ancient approaches.
    Artistic reflections in the pre-modern world.
    Artistic styles in the emerging modern world.
    The beginnings of modernism.
    Pluralism: beyond the modern and post-modern age.

World Music

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction: studying musics of the world's cultures,
    The music of india,
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Music of the middle east,
    The music of china,
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The music of japan,
    The music of indonesia,
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The music of sub-saharan africa,
    The musical culture of europe,
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Music in latin america,
    Native american music,
    Ethnic north america,
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