The Introduction to Music course will foster an understanding and appreciation of music in the broadest sense. Students will learn to recognize and differentiate the various media employed to express music, such as the human voice and an array of musical instruments. They will have an opportunity to understand that music has expressed the emotions and ideals of humanity in all places at all times. Representative examples of musical forms, historical periods in music, and a broad spectrum of global cultures will be used to teach students that musical culture is universal.
Introduction to Vocal and Choral Music I will emphasize the teaching of vocal skills such as breath support, vocal warm-up, singing in tune, and note reading, with emphasis on performance. This will encourage students who want to learn to sing, or those who already sing well and want to improve their skills, to develop their ability to sing with skill and confidence both alone and in a group. The basic singing skills taught, in addition to vocal technique, include cooperation, blending of vocal sound, and following the conductor's tempo, dynamics, and style. This course should taken during the same class period as Introduction to Vocal and Choral Music II, so that students in both classes can learn from each other.
PREREQUISITE: CHORAL MUSIC 1
Introduction to Vocal and Choral Music II will continue to teach basic vocal skills such as breath support, vocal warm-up, singing in tune, and note reading, with emphasis on performance. It will also introduce advanced vocal and performance skills, including expanding the singer's vocal and dynamic range and increasing sensitivity to interpretation. In this course, students will act as role models for students enrolled in Introduction to Vocal and Choral Music 1. Students may be called upon to assist the instructor in preparing for both rehearsal and performance, including choosing repertoire. Students in the Introduction to Vocal and Choral Music I and II courses need to share the same class period so that each group can learn from another.
PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of music reading, writing, and analysis, including notation in all three clefs; reading notes by their letter names, as syllables in both fixed and relative "do", and as numbers; reading and writing key signatures and scales in sharp and flat keys (both major and minor keys); harmonic progressions; instrumentation; and other general knowledge leading to a better understanding of how music works. Students will analyze the melodic, rhythmic, and choral construction of selected simple pieces representing various musical traditions from around the world.
PREREQUISITE: Fundamental of Music Theory I (HUM 103)
This course builds on Fundamentals of Music Theory 1. Emphasis is placed on meeting the standards of advanced music theory placement exams for four-year colleges and universities. The course will further develop the students' skills in music reading, writing, and analysis. Students will continue their analysis of more complex musical pieces from a variety of musical traditions, employing both European and non-European forms of analysis.
The Piano Keyboard I course will introduce basic piano keyboard skills, such as fingering patterns in both left and right hands, separately and together. The course will employ the notes played by the five fingers plus an extension of one note above and below. Emphasis will be placed on reading, as well as on the use of the I-IV-V7 harmonic progression. Piano text used will not only teach basic skills but also will add pleasure and build appreciation of piano repertoire.
Prerequisite: Passing Grade (C or better) in Piano Keyboard 1, or permission of instructor.
As a continuation of Piano Keyboard I, Piano Keyboard II course will provide further instruction in late-elementary and early-intermediate keyboard skills. Students will continue to develop technical proficiency and musicianship through the performance of elementary and intermediate repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: ENG101 or ENG 101 Eligible
Students will investigate African-American musical styles from a historical perspective, including both religious and secular traditions, as a means of appreciating their contribution to the development of American music. The period under discussion will range from the days of slavery to the present. The music of these periods will be analyzed for its musical content, its relationship to social issues, and its impact on the musical culture of America.
PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite
The World Music course will foster an understanding and appreciation of music from around the world, especially non-Western music. Students will explore the music of the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The music of the many cultures represented by the students on campus will form the nucleus of the music studied. Students will learn how music expresses each group's sociological, historical, and geographical relationship to the music of other cultures. They will recognize and differentiate the ways in which the human voice and traditional instruments express the cultures of people around the world. Representative examples of musical forms and historical periods will be used to teach the students to appreciate that music has expressed the emotions and ideals of humanity in all places at all times.
The Vocal Performance Workshop class will offer instruction in the basic music skills which will be taught through a vocal warm-up. The beginning segment of each class, will start with a vocal warm-up, used to focus and open up the range of the students' voice into the head voice. These exercises will prepare students for their solo class performance. Specifically, each vocal warm-up session will include stretching exercises, leading to erect posture without tension, followed by both cleansing and controlled deep breathing exercises. The instructor will then lead the class in vocal exercises using the pure Italian vowels.
PREREQUISITE: HUM 109
A continuation of Vocal Performance Workshop I.
In this course, students will be introduced to the inner workings of the music industry. The course will provide an overview of how music industry professionals create, record, distribute, and monetize their music. Students will explore how money flows from consumer to artist, as well as the roles that record labels, publishers, Performing Rights Organizations, and other major institutions play in this process. We will also examine the effects that technology has had on the creation and consumption of music throughout the recent past. While this course may be of special interest to music creators and business students, you do not need musical or business experience to enroll.
This course serves as a general education introduction to performing music. Students will develop foundational musical literacy skills such as writing in standard music notation and performing elementary melodies and rhythms from written sheet music. Core music theory concepts such as pitch, rhythm, scales, and chords will be explored through hands-on activities such as singing, playing the piano and other instruments. Student will be exposed to examples of various styles of music and be asked to analyze and discuss them using musical terminology. No previous musical experience or training is necessary.
This class exists to dispel the myth that a person's maximum creative potential is already "build into" us from birth. creativity is a skill that can be trained and improved, and this course will prove that this process can be approached academically and even scientifically. In this course, students will directly embody creative exercises using the medium of music. Students will be exposed to various examples of advanced creative techniques and technologies that music creators have used to expand the language of music and their own creative potential. We will then put them into practice ourselves. Through this process we will discuss the nature of creativity and examine our own creative processes. Special attention will be paid to overcoming creative roadblocks and developing a toolkit of evidence-based techniques to apply to creative problem solving.
No prior music experience is necessary.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course introduces students to many of the major themes and practices of world religions and examines the role of religion in the world today. Students will study what constitutes a religious experience, the nature of faith, the function of ritual, the impact of secularization, and the role religious traditions have in social and personal transformation.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 Eligible
In this course, students will engage in hands-on exploration of a variety of technologies (both hardware and software) utilized in music-making. Students will engage in projects designed to demystify various aspects of music creation: the properties of sound waves, analog and digital sound synthesis, sound design, MIDI technology such as sequencing, recording using a microphone, music notation, and manipulating sound samples using software. Students will be exposed to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, in preparation for further Music Production coursework. We will also explore the cultural impact that technology has had on music in an increasingly global society. No prior musical training is necessary, however the content of this class will be of special interest to aspiring performers and creators of music and other content.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 or co-requisite
This course provides an introductory examination in global perspective of the problems and methods of philosophy. Topics may include: the meaning and purpose of life, the nature of knowledge, justice and politics, personal identity, the role of art in society, and ethics. While several major philosophers and historical movements will be introduced, the emphasis will be placed on exposing students to problems in philosophy, helping them analyze arguments, and discovering ways to apply philosophical skills in and beyond the classroom.
PREREQUISITE: ENG101
In this course students will explore a variety of theories and practices relative to the question of conduct and moral judgment, including utilitarianism, hedonism, and Marxism. Students will consider their own system of ethics and morals as they discuss such current topics as racism, disciplining children, abortion, capital punishment, sex, and world hunger.
PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite
The focus of this course is an examination of the different ways in which various cultures have expressed their humanity through philosophy, art, and social mores. Students will explore the ideas of traditional Indian, Chinese, and African cultures and will use this information to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of their own culture and the cultural diversity of today's global village.
PREREQUISITE: placement into ENG 101; or placement into ENG 099
This course will trace the historical development of stereotypic and negative images of Black Americans, particularly in the media, and will examine the psychological impact of those images on African Americans and other individuals in our society. In addition, the course will acknowledge renowned African-American individuals and social movements that have contributed to the development of our society.
PREREQUISITE: English Comp I Eligibility
The ability to differentiate between valid and invalid reasoning is a valuable tool for all individuals. In this course, students will develop skills to strengthen their own thinking and communicating processes and to recognize and analyze the logic of information encountered in everyday life.
This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of musical and theatrical styles and provides an exploration of how the performing arts have been used to reflect the ideas, aspirations, and direction of various cultures. Students will examine the role and function of the performing arts in various cultures.
This course introduces students to techniques that cover the scope of theatrical performance. Students will study and practice various modes of performance, such as mime, movement, dialogue, characterization and improvisation.
PREREQUISITE: HUM141
A course designed to take students further in their exploration of skills and challenges of the art of acting, with an emphasis on the variety of ways acting is practiced in different cultures. Students will read basic texts on acting, including the works of Stanislavski, Brecht, and Chekhov. The focus of the course is on developing characters and working with texts that include poetry, monologues from plays, and dramatic scene study. Students will be introduced to costumes and are required to participate in a variety of workshop activities in class.
PREREQUISITE: ENG091
An Introduction to all of the behind-the-scenes elements THAT go into the production of a play. This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of the director, stage manager and costume, set, and lighting designers in the creation of a stage production.
PREREQUISITE: ENG101 or eligible
Through an examination of visual arts, students enrolled in this course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the artistic expression of a number of different cultures, including: African, Asian, European, Hispanic, and North American. Students will explore basic artistic elements common to all visual arts, such as design, color, and style.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course is a survey of the visual arts, covering a variety of artistic and cultural styles. With an emphasis on the role of perception, students will explore the art of Africa, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Greece, as well as Medieval and Renaissance art, and will discuss the impact of each of these styles or periods on Western civilization.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101
As a continuation of HUM 161, students enrolled in this course will examine artistic styles and forms from the Renaissance to the present.
PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite
The study of all the methods and techniques of digital imaging, including Photoshop software basics, input and output options camera use, photo editing, printing, print mounting, and critical and esthetic evaluation of photographs. Use of cameras, media, and software is included as part of this course.
In this course, students will explore in depth a variety of photographic media slide tapes, filmstrips, film, and magazine photography in relationship to both social and educational utility.
Through field trips and classroom photographic materials, students will explore a variety of ways in which photographic images are used to convey ideas and communicate messages. Students are required to complete a photo project in order to demonstrate the use of photography as a communication tool.
Prerequisite: HUM-163
Students enrolled in this hands-on course will explore the use of basic drawing techniques. Topics include the use of perspective and proportion, and achievement of realism in drawing.
PREREQUISITE: HUM165
As a continuation of DRAWING I, students will refine their use of perspective, proportion, and realism to create unified pictorial compositions.
This course introduces students to a variety of sculpture techniques, including molding, casting, construction in plaster, was, and clay, and the basics of carving wood.
This course builds on the skills and techniques introduced in HUM167. Students will use a variety of materials to create three-dimensional sculpture, and will refine their ability to express their personal creativity through sculpture.
Students will explore color theory, the use of color throughout history, and application techniques for watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints.
PREREQUISITE: PAINTING I
Students enrolled in this course will explore color theory, the use of color throughout history, and application techniques for watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints.
With an emphasis on the influence of traditional African Art on contemporary African and New World Art styles, this course will survey the historical development of African Art. Students are required to complete an in-depth research assignment covering an artist, group of artists or a particular artistic style.
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an introduction to the elements of art and design. Students will develop an appreciation of the visual processes through which seemingly unrelated experiences, ideas, concepts, and materials are brought together to form connections through various design elements.
This course provides a Survey of Latin American Art from Pre-Colombian times to be the Modern Age. Architecture, paintings, sculpture, an crafts are discussed with regard to their individual merit and their impact on succeeding styles of Latin American Art.
Prerequisite: None
The techniques of dance as taught through discipline of muscular control and rhythm awareness are the focus of this course. Students will explore classical ballet concepts and techniques as the foundation for other dance styles, including modern jazz and ethnic dance.
PREREQUISITE: HUM 180
In this continuation of Modern Dance I, students will strengthen their muscular control and sense of rhythm through exercises and dance movements that call upon the techniques and styles of a number of dance forms.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and HUM 141
An introduction to all of the behind-the-scenes elements which go into the production of a play, this course will be examine the roles and responsibilities of the director, stage manager and costume, set, and lighting designers in the creation of a stage production.
As a continuation Backstage II, students will further develop their understanding of the elements that support the production of a staged performance.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101
Prerequisite: ENG 101
This course is designed to introduce students to the historical development of theater. Students will examine the techniques, terminologies, and characteristics of Greek, Eastern Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, pre-Modern, Modern, African, and Afro-American theatre.
PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 and ACTING I
This course is designed to further students' understanding of the skills and challenges of acting. Students will learn the methods and techniques of acting for stage and television, the terminology specific to stage and television acting, theatrical approaches to character development, on-air narration and performing, philosophies of acting, and basic voice, articulation, and movement techniques. Students are required to participate in the performance of selected scenes on stage and on camera.
As a continuation of Backstage I, students will further develop their understanding of the elements that support the production of a staged performance.
Students will investigate the history of African-American theatrical styles as a means of interpreting American culture. Periods and topics to be studied include the ante-bellum period: American theater in the early 1800s, birth of the minstrel show; the post-Civil-War period; the Harlem Renaissance; works of Paul Robeson, Langston Huges, and others; influences of early film on Black images of America: race movies of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s; the civil rights period: new Black pioneers in the theater of the 1950s and 1960s; theater of proteset and the birth of Black theater companies; present trends in Black American theater, from Black exploitation in the films of the 1970s to the Black entertainer as a force in the 1980s; as well as a global look at Black images in theater. Theater in these periods will be analyzed for its theatrical content, its relationships to social issues, and its impact on the theatrical culture of America.
The internship is designed to enable students with a concentration in the theater to earn (3) credits for a semester’s internship in community, commercial and regional theater projects outside of the College. The student will be required to participate in the internship for a minimum of eight (8) hours to a maximum of ten (10) hours per week for the duration of the semester.
Prerequisite: HUM 141 and ENG-101
Students will continue to refine their creative expression based on the concepts and techniques acquired in HUM 165 and HUM 166, with a focus towards developing professional artistic standards.
Prerequisite: HUM 166
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 and Permission of Program Coordinator
This course is designed to serve as the foundation course for the honors program at Roxbury Community College. This course will focus on an interdisciplinary theme, which can be explored from multiple perspectives and disciplines. The semester theme will be examined through works of literary merit - fiction and non-fiction, critical essays, historical and scientific documents. In addition to the course work, a research paper and a final presentation are required of all participants.
REQUIRES Permission of Internship/Program Coordinator
Prerequisites are enrolled in a degree or certificate program, completion of English Composition 101, three-courses in the major, posses a minimum 2.0 GPA and. This three-credit course is offered during the fall and spring semesters. It is designed for students to gain hands-on experience a resume builder and an opportunity to network. Students will develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students will meet with the Internship Coordinator and an Assigned Internship Faculty Advisor from their program of study during the course of the semester to monitor the interns’ progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral/poster presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine an internship with employment
