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  "college": "cuesta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "MUS",
  "name": "Music",
  "sourceUrl": "https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30039",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "MUS 193",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "193",
      "title": "MUSIC SPECIAL TOPIC",
      "units": "0.5 to 4",
      "hours": "0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 193E",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "193E",
      "title": "CHORAL ENSEMBLE TOUR",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "9 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/9.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Studies, rehearses, and performs jazz and vocal chamber literature of French and American cultures. Nine performances in France, and two local performances (pre-tour and post-tour) will be a large part of the class.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 201",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (MUSIC THEORY I)",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "advisory": "No previous musical experience necessary",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Explores the basics of tonal music theory and music notation, its place in culture, and the opportunity to make original compositions. Topics include the basics of music theory, the historical basis for those elements, creating your own music, staff notation in treble and bass clefs, music notation around the world, rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, and diatonic chords. Aimed at the non-major or the potential music major who does not have the necessary background for MUS 204A.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-201",
          "subject": "MUS"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-201",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 204A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "204A",
      "title": "MUSIC THEORY II",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 201 and",
      "corequisite": "MUS 205A",
      "advisory": "Keyboard skills or Piano class.",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Incorporates the concepts from Music Fundamentals (Music Theory I) and continues the four semester program. Some students with prior music training maybe able to test into this course. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-204a",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 204B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "204B",
      "title": "MUSIC THEORY III",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 204A",
      "corequisite": "MUS 205B",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Incorporates the concepts from Music Theory II and continues the four semester program. Through writing and analysis, the course will include: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. Required of all music majors.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 204C",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "204C",
      "title": "MUSIC THEORY IV",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 204B",
      "corequisite": "MUS 205C",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III. Through writing and analysis, the course will include: post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-204c",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 205A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "205A",
      "title": "MUSICIANSHIP II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)",
      "corequisite": "MUS 204A",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 135"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-205a",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 205B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "205B",
      "title": "MUSICIANSHIP III",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 205A",
      "corequisite": "MUS 204B",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 145"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 205C",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "205C",
      "title": "MUSICIANSHIP IV",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 205B",
      "corequisite": "MUS 204C",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 155"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-205c",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 210",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "210",
      "title": "SONGWRITING I",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 201 or Instructor approval",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic aspects of songwriting. Guides students through basic composition, form, chord usage and the process of developing ideas into a fully composed and compelling work.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-210",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 210B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "210B",
      "title": "SONGWRITING II",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 210 or Instructor approval",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Continues the study of the harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic aspects of songwriting. Guides students through composition, form, chord usage, and the process of developing ideas into a fully composed and compelling work and preparing it for public performance.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 211",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "211",
      "title": "MUSIC TECHNOLOGY",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 201 or Instructor approval",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Provides students with knowledge of music notation software, familiarity with simple DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations such as GarageBand, Ableton Live, etc.) and podcasting. This course gives students technical information they would need to succeed in the music industry.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-211",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 212",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "212",
      "title": "APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS)",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "7 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/7.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Final admittance to course based on audition.",
      "corequisite": "One of the following: MUS 201 or, MUS 204A and 205A or, MUS 204B and 205B or, MUS 204C and 205C AND one of the following: MUS 223 or, MUS 225 or, MUS 228 or, MUS 229 or, MUS 231 or, MUS 245",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 160"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. The student is required to practice on campus a minimum of five hours per week, and to enroll and participate in a large performing music ensemble. Applied lessons are available in voice, piano, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-212",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 220",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "220",
      "title": "ELEMENTARY VOICE",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Presents a study of the techniques of voice training for solo singing. Music will range through appropriate song repertoire and selections from musicals. Class performance required.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-220",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 222",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "222",
      "title": "INTERMEDIATE VOICE",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 220 or equivalent or audition and/or consent of instructor.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Provides an opportunity for students to continue with advanced study of singing and preparation of song repertoire on an individual basis. Public performance required.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-222",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 223",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "223",
      "title": "VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE",
      "units": "2 to 3",
      "hours": "6 to 9 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/6.00 - 9.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition and/or consent of instructor.",
      "advisory": "MUS 228 or MUS 229",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Presents the study and performance of literature in the vocal jazz and popular music genre with emphasis upon vocal improvisation in the jazz and scat style. Student compositions and arrangements will be encouraged. Attendance at scheduled performances is required.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-223",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 224A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "224A",
      "title": "BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Practice and study vocal jazz literature and techniques. Introduce vocal jazz improvisation and vocal jazz harmonies.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 224B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "224B",
      "title": "INTERMEDIATE VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Practice and study vocal jazz literature and performance techniques. Develop and expand vocal jazz improvisation jazz harmonic skills. Learn how to lead your own band.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 225",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "225",
      "title": "WIND ENSEMBLE",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of director.",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Studies, rehearses, and performs of wind band literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument. Limited to those students who have had experience with wind and percussion instruments.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-225",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 227",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "227",
      "title": "CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE",
      "units": "1 to 3",
      "hours": "3 to 9 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 9.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor.",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Studies, rehearses, and performs chamber music (small ensemble) literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 228",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "228",
      "title": "MIXED CHORUS",
      "units": "1 to 3",
      "hours": "3 to 9 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 9.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor",
      "advisory": "Knowledge of music notation",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Presents the study and performance of appropriate choral literature selected from the wide variety of historic eras and musical styles from the 16th Century to the present. Public performance required.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-228",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 229",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "229",
      "title": "CHAMBER SINGERS",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor",
      "advisory": "Previous choral experience",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Studies, rehearses, and public performs madrigals and vocal chamber literature of all cultures and time periods. Frequent performances on and off campus will be a large part of the class with different music each semester.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 231",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "231",
      "title": "JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND)",
      "units": "1.5 to 3",
      "hours": "2.5 to 5 hours per week: (1.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 3.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Ability to play an instrument and sight read. Audition or consent of instructor.",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Provides for study, rehearsal, and public performance of big band literature. This course has an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform this music in an ensemble. Attendance at scheduled performances is required.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-231",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 232",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "232",
      "title": "BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (1.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "advisory": "MUS 201",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces students to the skills and principles of Jazz Improvisation. Includes a basic study of scales, chords and the transcription process.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 232A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "232A",
      "title": "CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE",
      "units": "1.5 to 3",
      "hours": "2.5 to 5 hours per week: (1.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 3.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "advisory": "Ability to play an instrument is required. Admission and chair placement will be based on instructor audition.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Acquaints the student with a wide variety of jazz and swing compositions, arrangers and guest soloists. This course will stress improvisation, stylistic interpretation, and ensemble playing. It will be limited to students with considerable experience.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 233",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "233",
      "title": "JAZZ IMPROVISATION",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (1.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "advisory": "Completion of MUS 201 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in MUS 245",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Provides an opportunity for the analysis and practice of jazz improvisation. Includes study of scales, chords and the transcription process.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 234",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "234",
      "title": "ARRANGING, SCORING, AND ORCHESTRATION",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 204B or equivalent and knowledge of jazz literature, styles and basic piano skills.",
      "advisory": "Concurrent enrollment in MUS 223, MUS 225, MUS 227, MUS 228, MUS 229, MUS 231, or MUS 232A.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Provides an opportunity for composing, arranging and orchestrating for jazz ensembles and orchestras. Focuses on the analysis of jazz and classical harmonic practices, relation of contemporary melodic and rhythmic concepts to instrumentation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 235",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "235",
      "title": "MUSIC APPRECIATION: CLASSICAL MUSIC",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Surveys classical art music in western civilization. Topics studied include but are not limited to elements of music, basic musical forms, music periods, styles, and the role of music and musicians in the western world.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-235",
          "subject": "MUS"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-235",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 236",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "236",
      "title": "MUSIC APPRECIATION: WORLD MUSIC",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Surveys the music that is unique to different parts of the world. There will be emphasis on the elements of each kind of music, the instruments, form, style and the role that each music plays in its society.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-236",
          "subject": "MUS"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-236",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 237",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "237",
      "title": "MUSIC APPRECIATION: ROCK AND ROLL",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces the non-music major to the history and literature of the popular music movement in the United States. Emphasizes musical styles and personalities from the late forties to the present.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-237",
          "subject": "MUS"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 12,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-237",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 238",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "238",
      "title": "MUSIC APPRECIATION: JAZZ HISTORY",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces the history and literature of jazz music in the United States. Emphasizes the styles and musical personalities involved from 1900 to the present. Designed for the non-music major.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-238",
          "subject": "MUS"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-238",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 240",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "240",
      "title": "RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "advisory": "MUS 201 with a grade of C or better",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 130X"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to audio technology, including sound characteristics, signal flow, basic recording console functions, microphone types and techniques, signal processing , and mixing techniques.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-240",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 241",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "241",
      "title": "RECORDING ARTS II: STUDIO WORKSHOP",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 240",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Provides the student with an in-depth introduction to audio equipment and techniques. Topics include basic studio procedures, equipment design and proper use of multitrack techniques using Pro Tools HDX and 32-channel inline console.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-241",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 242",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "242",
      "title": "RECORDING ARTS III: ADVANCED AUDIO TECHNOLOGY",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 241",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Provides an advanced study of new recording technologies, focusing on an in-depth look at recording, editing and mixing within the AVID HDX Pro Tools environment and using the AVID S6 M40 Digital Console.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-242",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 243",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "243",
      "title": "RECORDING ARTS IV: STUDIO WORKSHOP II",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "6 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 240 and MUS 241 and MUS 242 MUS 201",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Completes the Audio Technology Certificate of Specialization. This is a project-based course that offers students studio time to track, edit, mix, master and create a portfolio from a variety of musical sources selected by both the instructor and student.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 244A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "244A",
      "title": "BEGINNING SMALL GROUP JAZZ PEDAGOGY PRACTICUM",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 245 or Consent of Instructor",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Gives students a chance to develop rehearsal and teaching skills under the guidance of a master teacher in the small group jazz setting. Each student will be required to lead rehearsals and develop a notebook of rehearsal techniques.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-244a",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 244B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "244B",
      "title": "ADVANCED SMALL GROUP JAZZ PRACTICUM",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 245",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Gives students a chance to develop rehearsal and teaching skills under the guidance of a master teacher and experience leadership in the small group jazz setting. Each student will be required to lead rehearsals and develop a notebook of rehearsal techniques.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 245",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "245",
      "title": "JAZZ WORKSHOP",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "4 hours per week: (1.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition or consent of instructor.",
      "advisory": "Ability to play an instrument",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Performs music for small jazz ensembles, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to publicly perform this music. The class is divided into different groups all playing different literature each semester. Stresses stylistic interpretation and ensemble playing.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-245",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 247",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "247",
      "title": "INDEPENDENT STUDIES: MUSIC",
      "units": "0.5 to 2",
      "hours": "1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Audition and/or consent of instructor.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of music under the direction of an instructor.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-247",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 252",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "252",
      "title": "WORK EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC",
      "units": "0.5 to 4",
      "hours": "1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Provides opportunities for students in Music to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Repeatable: 3 Times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-252",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 257",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "257",
      "title": "ELEMENTARY PIANO FOR MUSICIANS",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces the student to piano skills needed to pass a piano proficiency examination including practical keyboard facility, elementary sight-reading, harmony, transposition, ensemble playing, open score reading and performance of elementary and intermediate piano repertoire. It is assumed that the student can read standard music notation.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: The ability to read standard music notation.",
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 258",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "258",
      "title": "ELEMENTARY PIANO",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 170"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces practical keyboard facility, reading music notation, elementary sight reading, harmony and performance of elementary piano repertoire.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-258",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 259",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "259",
      "title": "INTERMEDIATE PIANO",
      "units": "1 to 2",
      "hours": "2 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 1.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 3.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 258 or equivalent or audition and/or consent of the instructor.",
      "cid": [
        "MUS 171"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The study and performance of concert piano literature from Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th Century time periods. The student will develop and improve pianistic skills and repertoire.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-259",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 270",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "270",
      "title": "ELEMENTARY GUITAR",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (1.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduces the techniques of playing the guitar. Topics include reading music, flat picking and finger picking, chords, and the playing of melodies. No previous musical experience is required. Students must provide their own acoustic or electric guitar.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-270",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 271",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "271",
      "title": "INTERMEDIATE GUITAR",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "3 hours per week: (1.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 270 Elementary Guitar or equivalent playing experience and ability to read standard music notation.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continues the foundational techniques of playing the guitar and provides more depth of skill study. Topics include playing more advanced literature, chords, scales and accompaniment.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mus/#mus-271",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}