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  • 4.00 Credits

    An in-depth study of advertising, public relations, and print media production. Emphasis will be given to terminology, production techniques, layout, copy and type design, type specifying and fitting, graphic presentations, and portfolio construction. Students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of "board work" as it pertains to what actually happens at an advertising agency, advertising or public relations production department, or design firm, or in producing newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite: COM 200 or ART 105 or consent of instructor.
  • 4.00 Credits

    A study of the influence and effects of mass media on individuals and groups. Emphasis is upon the emergence of modern concepts of independence, objectivity, and mass appeal, including discussion of the ethical and philosophical issues facing the media today. Prerequisites: COM 200 and junior status.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Covers statutes, administrative regulations, and court judgments affecting freedom of information, censorship, libel, privacy, obscenity, legal access, and copyright questions; the implications for print, telecommunications, and advertising practitioners. Prerequisite: junior status.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Studies administration, market analysis, policy determination, organization, and community involvement of print and electronic media organizations. Prerequisite: junior status.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is assigned to students as a prerequisite to MUS 111 when musical background is lacking as evidenced in the Music Theory Placement Exam. Students are given an introduction to all elements of music fundamentals, including clefs, scales, keys, key signatures, rhythm, meter, and time signatures. Concepts are reinforced at the piano keyboard; students learn to do basic music dictation and singing exercises using solfeggio. Fees: One unit for music majors: $140.00. One unit for non-music majors: $365.00.192
  • 1.00 Credits

    Private Instruction is available in: Students enrolled for one unit of applied music receive one-half hour of instruction per week. Those enrolled for two units receive one hour of instruction per week. Lessons will not be made up if they fall on legal or special holidays. Lessons otherwise missed will not be made up unless the instructor is notified twenty-four hours in advance of the scheduled time. Private instruction courses must be taken sequentially beginning with the 100-level course; a course level may be skipped only by permission of the music faculty. A course fee per unit is charged for all applied music courses. This course fee is determined by the student's involvements in ensemble courses and participation as a music major or minor. In order to be eligible for a reduced fee for private lessons, a student must be involved in a major ensemble (Pepperdine University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, The Jazz Ensemble, various instrumental chamber ensembles, or Pepperdine University Symphony). In order to be classified as a music minor, the student must be currently enrolled in the first year of music theory or have completed the course. Ensemble courses are open to all students by audition. Students will be encouraged to combine applied music with ensemble participation. Fees: One unit for music majors: $140.00. One unit for non-music majors: $365.00.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Private Instruction is available in: Students enrolled for one unit of applied music receive one-half hour of instruction per week. Those enrolled for two units receive one hour of instruction per week. Lessons will not be made up if they fall on legal or special holidays. Lessons otherwise missed will not be made up unless the instructor is notified twenty-four hours in advance of the scheduled time. Private instruction courses must be taken sequentially beginning with the 100-level course; a course level may be skipped only by permission of the music faculty. A course fee per unit is charged for all applied music courses. This course fee is determined by the student's involvements in ensemble courses and participation as a music major or minor. In order to be eligible for a reduced fee for private lessons, a student must be involved in a major ensemble (Pepperdine University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, The Jazz Ensemble, various instrumental chamber ensembles, or Pepperdine University Symphony). In order to be classified as a music minor, the student must be currently enrolled in the first year of music theory or have completed the course. Ensemble courses are open to all students by audition. Students will be encouraged to combine applied music with ensemble participation. Fees: One unit for music majors: $140.00. One unit for non-music majors: $365.00.
  • 0.00 - 1.00 Credits

    A large group chosen by audition at the beginning of the school year to perform traditional and contemporary choral literature. The group represents the University at many civic and local college functions. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is a general survey of guitar styles such as jazz, blues and folk. The class is open to all students regardless of guitar experience. Guitars are required for each student. Cr/NC grading only. (GE)
  • 2.00 Credits

    Instruction for the beginner or a first course to review technique and keyboard skills for the near-beginner. Suitable for the music major who wishes to satisfy piano proficiency requirements. Reading skills, playing simple chord patterns, improvisation, harmonization of melodies, and establishing a basic technique will be the principal objectives of the course. (GE)
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