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Music
This section presents the requirements for:
Bachelor of Music - B.Mus. Music - B.A. Honours Music - B.A. Combined Honours Music - B.A. General Minor in Music Diploma in Sonic Design In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
Students should consult the School when planning their program and selecting courses. Course Categories for Music Programs Music History and Musicology Theory and Composition Performance Ensemble Practicum Courses Special Topics Sonic Design Prohibited and Restricted Courses Academic Performance Evaluation Academic Performance Evaluation for students in the B.Mus. degree is applied as follows: 1. The minimum requirements for Good Standing are: a) If at most 15.0 credits are included in the Overall CGPA, the Major CGPA must be at least 6.00 and the Overall CGPA must be at least 5.00. b) If more than 15.0 credits are included in the Overall CGPA, the Major CGPA must be at least 6.50 and the Overall CGPA must be at least 5.00. 2. Students in the B.Mus. Program who obtain a grade of F in any Performance course or a grade of Uns in any Ensemble course will be required to withdraw from the program with status Ineligible to Return. Bachelor of Music - B.Mus. Honours (20.0 credits) Credits Included in the Major CGPA (13.0 credits) 1. Performance: 3.0 credits in MUSI 1900, MUSI 1901, MUSI 2900, MUSI 2901, MUSI 3900, MUSI 3901; 2. Music Theory:
3. Music History and Musicology:
c) 1.0 credit in Music History and Musicology at the 3000-level; 4. Choice:
Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) 5. 7.0 credits in free electives; Additional Non-credit Requirements 6. Ensembles:
Music - B.A. Honours (20.0 credits) Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) 1. 1.0 credit in MUSI 1001, MUSI 1002; 2. 1.0 credit in Music History and Musicology at the 2000-level; 3. 1.0 credit in Music History and Musicology at the 3000-level; 4. 2.0 credits in Music at the 2000-level; 5. 2.0 credits in Music at the 3000-level; 6. 2.0 credits in Music at the 4000-level; 7. 1.0 credit in Music; Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) 8. 8.0 credits in electives not in Music; 9. 2.0 credits in free electives. Music - B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits) Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) 1. 1.0 credit in MUSI 1001, MUSI 1002; 2. 2.0 credits in Music at the 2000-level; 3. 2.0 credits in Music at the 3000-level; 4. 1.0 credit in Music at the 4000-level; 5. 1.0 credit in Music; 6. The requirements from the other discipline must be satisfied; 7. 5.0 credits in electives not in Music or the other discipline; 8. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits total for the program. Music - B.A. General Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) 1. 1.0 credit in MUSI 1001, MUSI 1002; 2. 1.0 credit in Music History and Musicology at the 2000-level; 3. 2.0 credits in Music at the 2000-level; 4. 2.0 credits in Music at the 3000-level; 5. 1.0 credit in Music; Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits) 6. 7.0 credits in electives not in Music; 7. 1.0 credit in free electives. Minor in Music Open to all undergraduate degree students not in Music programs. Requirements (4.0 credits) 1. 1.0 credit in MUSI 1001, MUSI 1002; 2. 1.0 credit in Music at the 2000-level; 3. 1.0 credit in Music at the 3000-level; 4. 1.0 credit in Music. 5. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied. Diploma in Sonic Design Admission Applicants must have completed successfully the OSSD, including six OACs at High School or equivalent. Admission may be screened and/or restricted. Students should have at least a 75% average in OACs. Students may complete this diploma in concurrent studies for a B.A., or follow the program independently. Graduation The minimum CGPA for graduation is 6.00. Requirements (5.0 credits) 1. 2.0 credits in ACUL 1105 [1.0]. ACUL 2105 [1.0]; 2. 3.0 credits in MUSI 3603, MUSI 3604, MUSI 4800, MUSI 4801, MUSI 4909 [1.0]. The Diploma in Sonic Design is a 5.0-credit diploma that endeavours to provide students with a focused training in musical applications in the computing field. Areas covered include basic materials and techniques of the MIDI workstation and interfaces, multi-timbral sound modules, applications in standard software applications such as the sequencer, librarian, Open Music System, and MIDI Manager. In addition there are modules in analog synthesis, classic audio synthesis techniques including waveforms, additive and subtractive synthesis and the application of filters and signal modulation sources. Students gain practical hands-on experience in the use of particular software programs as well as general principles of synthesizer systems. At a more advanced level there is in-depth examination of Cubase VST, digital audio logic as applied to film and television production in a multi-track environment. As well there are applications in MIDI Orchestration, Opcode MAX, Softsynth and Opcode Cycling, digital editing and mastering, and automated mixing. The diploma features Practica in established studios to provide practical experience. The object is to prepare students to build and customize a variety of sonic design devices within a software environment. |
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