MUS 222 — Music Theory IV 3 0 3
Prerequisite(s): MUS 221 Corequisite(s): None This course provides an advanced study of chromatic harmony, scale systems, and an introduction to twentieth-century music. Emphasis is placed on advanced part writing and analysis of chromatic harmony and basic twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex chord progressions, advanced modulations, and elemental serial procedures; build an array of synthetic scales; and identify characteristics of twentieth-century topics including, but not limited to, atonality, serialism, minimalism, indeterminacy, and electronic music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit