MUS 85A - Music & Media: Edison to Hendrix

Institution:

Foothill College

Subject:

Description:

Introductory study of the history and development of popular music from the inception of recording through the first televised performances of the Beatles in the U.S. Development of media delivery including recording, radio, television, and how those delivery systems changed both the content of music, and its use by the public. The class will investigate the influence of media on the development of styles such as jazz, swing, country, rockabilly and rock and roll, including societal changes brought about by media delivery of music and how it became associated with graphic imagery such as television and cinema. Four hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Humanities

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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