Senate Document Number 3103S
Date of Senate Approval 01/30/03
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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:
APC Document 26: Computer competency in Music; changes to requirements for admission to major in music.
Effective Date: Fall 2003
#1 Add: On pg. 173, under General Music Emphasis, at the end of section III:
Computer competency is demonstrated through the use of computer programs designed for music notation, computer-assisted instruction, multimedia presentation, or similar applications used in their preparation of assignments for MUSC 302 and 332.
#2 Add: On pg. 173, under Jazz Studies Emphasis, at the end of section III:
Computer competency is demonstrated through the use of computer programs designed for music notation, computer-assisted instruction, multimedia presentation, or similar applications used in their preparation of assignments for MUSC 302 and 332.
#3 Add: On pg 174, under Bachelor of Science in Music Technology, at the end of section III:
Computer competency is demonstrated by utilizing computer programs for audio recording, editing, mastering, sequencing, or similar applications during the realization of their senior projects.
Impact: NA
Rationale: Computer Competency, within the context of the music program, means that students can effectively use computers in two ways:
(1) General competency: to be able to use computer technology to communicate intellectual ideas via written word (word processing software) and oral presentation supplemented with visual, audio and similar materials (presentation software);
(2) Discipline-specific competency: to be able to use computer technology to record, edit, compose, perform and study music.
Students wishing admittance to either the B.A. or B.S. degree program in music must first satisfy the LANG 102 and Library Research requirements. The student must also 1) pass an instrumental or vocal audition placing them into MUSC 291 (Applied Music); 2) complete MUSC 102 (Class Piano II) or demonstrate equivalent competency; and 3) either pass the UNCA Music Theory/Aural Skills Entrance Examination or successfully complete MUSC 131 (Introductory Music Theory). Audition guidelines are available from the Music Department.
Add: On pg. 174, in place of deleted entry:
Students wishing admittance to either the B.A. or B.S. degree program in music must first satisfy the LANG 102 and Library Research requirement. The student must also 1) Demonstrate Piano Competency through the MUSC 102 level; 2) successfully complete MUSC 201 and 231; and 3) pass an instrumental or vocal audition placing them into MUSC 291; Audition guidelines are available from the Music Department or at www.unca.edu/music.
Impact: NA
Rationale: Music majors must demonstrate the ability to perform in music theory, aural skills and piano beyond the introductory level. MUSC 131 and 102 are designed as introductory courses for non-majors.