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School for the Contemporary Arts | Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
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Those who wish a bachelor of arts (BA) general degree, by completing a extended minor, are directed to the music extended minor. A balanced introduction to music composition, theory, history and performance is supplied at the lower division. A less concentrated upper division allows experience in a particular area. This minor may be used for teaching in the public and private school system.

Entry to specific courses that are required for the extended minor in music is by interview, usually scheduled for early spring and late summer. Contact the general office to make an appointment.

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Program and course admission is contingent upon University admission. Contact Student Services for admission procedures, requirements and deadlines. Entry to all programs and to many courses is by audition, interview or application. Contact the school’s office for information on procedures and deadlines.

Although the University operates on a trimester system, most FPA courses are planned in a two term (fall and spring) sequence. Consequently, students enter in the fall term (September) and are advised to contact the school in the preceding January for program entry and requirements information.

Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

Unassigned or general elective (type 2 and 3, respectively) transfer credit awarded for courses completed at other recognized post-secondary institutions will not automatically entitle students to advanced standing in the school’s programs. Advanced standing is generally given on an individual basis as a result of an audition or interview.

About the School’s Course Offerings

Students are encouraged to take advantage of interdisciplinary offerings within the school. As many programs depend on a continuing sequence of courses completed in order, students should plan carefully to gain the maximum benefit and efficiency from their study. Note that not all courses are offered every term and several are offered on a rotational basis, i.e. every third or fourth term. An advisor is available to help plan study programs.

Students are reminded that the school is an interdisciplinary fine and performing arts department, and are strongly advised to acquaint themselves with the many disciplinary courses that are available.

Special Topics Courses

The subject matter (and prerequisites) of special or selected topics courses vary by term.

Prior Approval Prerequisite

Where a prerequisite is or includes ‘prior approval,’ approval must be obtained before enrolling in the course. Contact the school for further information.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 24 units, including all of

• FPA 140 Music after 1900 (3)
• FPA 145 Introduction to Music Composition and Theory (3)
• FPA 147 Introduction to Electroacoustic Music (3)

and four of

• FPA 240 Contemporary Music Performance I (3)
• FPA 243 Gamelan I (3)
• FPA 245 Music Composition I (3)
• FPA 246 Music Composition II (3)
• FPA 247 Electroacoustic Music I (3)
• FPA 248 Conducting I (3)
• FPA 249 Selected Topics in Music I (3)

and one FPA lower division theory or history course outside music.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 15 units, including three of

• FPA 340 Contemporary Music Performance II (3)
• FPA 341 World Music (3)
• FPA 343 Gamelan II (3)
• FPA 344 Contemporary Music Analysis and Criticism (3)
• FPA 345 Music Composition III (4)
• FPA 346 Music Composition IV (4)
• FPA 347 Electroacoustic Music II (4)
• FPA 348 Conducting II (3)
• FPA 349 Selected Topics in Music II (3)
• FPA 443 Gamelan III (3)
• FPA 445 Music Composition V (4)
• FPA 446 Senior Project in Music Composition (5)
• FPA 447 Computer Music Composition (4)

and six additional units in upper division FPA courses. Additional music courses may be used to fulfil this requirement.