Musicianship, Basic (Certificate)

Curriculum Guideline

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Program code
CTBMUS
Discontinued
No
Program
CTBMUS
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Basic Musicianship Certificate
Date of first offering
Start term
201910
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Basic Musicianship
Length of program
Two semesters
Credits
30.00
Admissions requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement)
  • Course Placement Interview: students will meet with the program coordinator or designated music faculty member to discuss their music background and goals, and complete music literacy and musicianship assessments for course placement purposes.  
Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 30 credits minimum
  • 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 30 credits minimum
  • 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

SEMESTER I

Select one music theory course from the following two options:

MUSC 1101

Materials of Music I

3.00

MUSC 1102

Basic Theory I

3.00

Select one aural skills course from the following two options:

MUSC 1104

Aural and Sight Singing Skills I

3.00

MUSC 1103

Basic Aural and Sight Singing Skills I

3.00

Select one ensemble course from the following two options:

MUSC 1135

Beginning Instrumental Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1145

Beginning Choral Ensemble I

1.50

Select one individual lesson course from the following two options:

MUSC 1155

Individual Lesson - Basic (1hr - piano) I

3.00

MUSC 1156 and

MUSC 1106

Individual Lesson - Basic (1/2hr) I, and

Introductory Class Piano I

2.00

2.00

Music Appreciation course:

MUSC 1121

Listening in Context I

3.00

Total Credits Semester I

  

13.50 - 14.50

SEMESTER II

Select one music theory course from the following two options:
MUSC 1201 Materials of Music II

3.00
MUSC 1202 Basic Theory II

3.00
Select one aural skills course from the following two options:
MUSC 1204 Aural and Sight Singing Skills II

3.00
MUSC 1203 Basic Aural and Sight Singing Skills II

3.00
Select one ensemble course from the following two options:
MUSC 1235 Beginning Instrumental Ensemble II

1.50
MUSC 1245 Beginning Choral Ensemble II

1.50
Select one individual lesson course from the following two options:
MUSC 1255 Individual Lesson - Basic (1hr - piano) II

3.00

MUSC 1256 and

MUSC 1206

Individual Lesson - Basic (1/2hr) II, and

Introductory Class Piano II

2.00

2.00

Required Courses:
MUSC 1221

Listening in Context II

3.00
Elective

Any music or non-music course for which the student is eligible.  The following are recommended electives:

MUSC 1182 - Introduction to Music Technology or

PEFA 3136 - Introduction to Popular Music or

PEFA 3236 - World Music

 

3.00
Total Credits Semester II   16.50 - 17.50
Total Credits   30.00 - 32.00

Notes Regarding Music Requirements:

  1. The music theory and aural skills courses are streamed; MUSC 1101 and MUSC 1104 move through curriculum at a faster pace and in more depth than MUSC 1102 and MUSC 1103.  Course recommendations are made during the intake interview.
  2. All students in this program will register in either MUSC 1135 or MUSC 1145. Students with previous ensemble experience may, with permission of the Music faculty, take MUSC 1130 or 1140. 
  3. Students taking keyboard lessons as their concentration instrument will enrol in MUSC 1155 if they have intermediate keyboard skills. Instrumentalists (including beginning pianists) and vocalists will enrol in MUSC 1156.
  4. Instrumentalists and vocalists who have achieved Grade 7 RCMT level in piano may, with the permission of the Music Coordinator, take studio instruction lessons in piano instead of class piano.  In this case, they would enrol in MUSC 1153 instead of MUSC 1106.

Notes Regarding Elective Requirements:

  1. There is no English proficiency requirement for acceptance into the Basic Musicianship program or registration into Basic Musicianship courses.  However, to be eligible for registration in many other College courses, students must provide proof of English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or an approved substitution. This information is particularly important when determining which course(s) will be taken to meet the 3-credit open elective requirement.
  2. Students who do not meet the College's English proficiency requirement are encouraged to complete courses in either ELLA or ENGU, as placed by assessments. These courses cannot be counted for credit toward the Basic Musicianship program.