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Graduate Studies Calendar 2011-2012 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions M Music Theory and Composition MUTC
Music Theory and Composition MUTC

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Music in the Faculty of Arts.

Department Head - W. Jordan

Music Theory and Composition 555       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected theory or composition area.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 575       Selected Topics in Theory and Composition
Advanced topics in music theory and composition selected from such subjects as: analysis of tonal or post-tonal music, rhythmic analysis, acoustics, critical approaches to music theory, electroacoustic music, orchestration, counterpoint and fugue.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Music Theory and Composition 471, 473, 475, 477, 479 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 577       Seminar in Theory and Composition
Creative and analytic approaches to the study of selected repertoire with an emphasis upon contemporary music.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One 400-level Music Theory and Composition course or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 596       Honours Project
A major project with an emphasis upon analytic or creative issues.
Course Hours:
F(1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Two half courses in Music Theory and Composition at the 400 or 500 level; or Music Theory and Composition 493; or consent of the Department.
Notes:
Restricted to students in the BA Honours (Music) program.
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Music Theory and Composition 598       Senior Project
Major project in theory or composition.
Course Hours:
F(1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Two half courses in Music Theory and Composition at the 400 or 500 level; or Music Theory and Composition 493; or consent of the Department.
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Graduate Courses
Music Theory and Composition 655       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected theory or composition area.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 671       Seminar in Theory and Composition
Advanced creative and analytic approaches to the study of selected repertoire with an emphasis upon contemporary music.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 673       Selected Topics in Theory and Composition
Various topics (masters level).
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 675       Pedagogy of Music Theory
Refining ideas about music theory and its teaching, while developing and strengthening teaching skills.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Required course for all PhD (Composition) students.
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Music Theory and Composition 681       Projects in Computer Music
Individual and collaborative creative and research projects in computer music.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 685       Selected Topics in Electroacoustic Music
Advanced topics in computer music selected from such subjects as: analysis, theory and aesthetics of electroacoustic repertoire, computer programming and software design, interactivity, performance practice and interpretation, sound morphology, sound spatialization, sound synthesis, soundscape studies, tele-media.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 691       Composition Seminar

Course Hours:
H(2S-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Music Theory and Composition 695       Composition

Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 755       Independent Study
Individual study in a selected theory or composition area (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 775       Advanced Topics in Theory and Composition
Various topics (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Advanced Music Theory and Composition 781       Advanced Projects in Computer Music
Individual and collaborative creative and research projects in computer music.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 785       Advanced Selected Topics in Electroacoustic Music
Advanced topics in computer music selected from such subjects as: interactivity, tele-media, sound morphology, sound spatialization, analysis, theory and aesthetics, performance practice and interpretation, computer programming and software design, sound synthesis, soundscape studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Music Theory and Composition 795       Composition
Individual study in musical composition (doctoral level).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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