Introduction to Music Appreciation
$50.00
no certificate
no certificate
- OR -
$75.00
with CEU Certificate*
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: Basic Elements of Music
Lesson 2 : Medieval Music
Lesson 3: Renaissance Music
Lesson 4: Baroque Music
Lesson 5: Classical Music
Lesson 6: The Romantic Period
Lesson 7: Classical (Pre-Modern) Music, 1900-1945
Lesson 8: Classical (Modern) Music, 1945-Present
Lesson 9: Jazz, 1890-1945
Lesson 10: Jazz, 1945 to Present
Lesson 11: Opera Part One
Lesson 12: Opera Part Two
Lesson 13: Broadway Musical Theatre
Lesson 14: Pop Music
Lesson 15: Folk Music
Lesson 16: Non-Western Music
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with an assignment. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe basic elements of music.
- Identify medieval music.
- Identify renaissance music.
- Identify baroque music.
- Identify classical music.
- Know the romantic period in music.
- Know classical (pre-modern) music, 1900-1945 and modern classic music (1945-present).
- Identify, recognize and describe jazz music.
- Recognize opera music.
- Recognize and identify pop music, folk music, and non-western music, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| An Introduction | 5 |
| Lesson 1 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 1 Exam | 9 |
| Lesson 2 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 2 Exam | 14 |
| Lesson 3 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 3 Exam | 10 |
| Bach Music | 100 |
| Lesson 4 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 4 Exam | 15 |
| Lesson 5 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 5 Exam | 14 |
| Listening to Music | 100 |
| Lesson 6 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 6 Exam | 15 |
| Lesson 7 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 7 Exam | 10 |
| Lesson 8 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 8 Exam | 10 |
| Jazz Music | 100 |
| Lesson 9 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 9 Exam | 10 |
| Lesson 10 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 10 Exam | 10 |
| Lesson 11 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 11 Exam | 15 |
| Your Favorites | 100 |
| Lesson 12 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 12 Exam | 15 |
| Broadway Music | 100 |
| Lesson 13 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 13 Exam | 15 |
| Pop Music | 100 |
| Lesson 14 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 14 Exam | 15 |
| Music Choice | 100 |
| Lesson 15 Assignment | 25 |
| Lesson 15 Exam | 13 |
| New Things | 100 |
| Lesson 16 Exam | 10 |
| The Final Exam | 45 |
| Total Points: | 1425 |
