Classes will include the presentation of concepts, demonstration of learning strategies and modelling of skills by the instructor, integrated with drills and practice exercises performed by the whole class, small groups and individuals.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation in a course as part of the student’s graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation must be clearly defined in the Instructor Course Outline.
The following is a sample grades breakdown:
| Short quizzes* (minimum one per week) | 20% |
| Homework | 5% |
| Singing and rhythm demonstrations* (minimum of four) | 10% |
| Dictation tests (minimum of two) | 20% |
| Individual sight singing mid-term test | 7.5% |
| In-class ear training mid-term test | 7.5% |
| Individual sight singing final test | 12.5% |
| In-class ear training final test | 12.5% |
| Class participation | 5% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
*Frequent, short evaluations are designed to give feedback on newly learned material and skills, and will include demonstrations of tasks as outlined in the course content.
N.B. This course includes final testing worth more than 10% during the last fourteen days of classes. A standing variance to the Evaluation Policy was granted by Education Council on September 14, 2020.
At the end of the course, the successful student will demonstrate satisfactory skill and musicianship in aural recognition and performance of tonal melodies, harmonies and rhythms, as outlined in Course Content.
Students will be expected to:
Instructors may assign text materials and/or digital resources.
Text example:
Current edition of Krueger, Carol. Progressive Sight Singing. New York: Oxford University Press.
Digital resource example:
student subscription to Artusi Music (www.artusimusic.com)
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
| Institution | Transfer details for MUSC 1103 |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University (AU) | AU MUSI 1XX (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU MUS 1XX (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU MUSI 1XXX (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU CA 1XX (3) |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU MUSI 1XXX (3) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | No credit |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | DOUG MUSC 1102 (3) & DOUG MUSC 1103 (3) = TWU MUSI 225 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | No credit |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | No credit |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | No credit |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC MUS 1XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | VCC MUSC 1011 (2) |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | Individual Audition Required |
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
32184
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Mon Tue Thu | Instructor last name
Palmer
Instructor first name
Jim
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Course status
Open
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MUSC 1103 001 - This course is restricted to students in Basic Musicianship and Foundation for Music Therapy students. Non-program students may enroll in the course if space permits; however, a pre-assessment is required. Please contact the Performing Arts Office at performingarts@douglascollege.ca to enquire about enrollment.