Associate to Bachelors Degree

Associate to Bachelors in Music

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance,...

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

14

Total Courses

84 Hours

Credit Hours

$24,000

Total Cost

Music

Program Overview

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance, and music history. They have the opportunity to develop their skills in a wide range of musical genres and instruments. The program fosters creativity, artistic expression, and musical excellence. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as musicians, composers, music educators, or music industry professionals. They contribute to the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, enriching both their lives and the lives of others through the power of music.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

PA-027
Introduction to Film

This course teaches you the basic techniques and vocabulary for ‘reading’ and analyzing individual f...

Course Overview

This course teaches you the basic techniques and vocabulary for ‘reading’ and analyzing individual films. It also provides a framework for understanding the social and cultural importance of cinema as an institution.

PA-039
Humanities

The course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical...

Course Overview

The course explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society.

PA-314
Art and Culture

Arts and Culture course is designed for those who wish to gain a critical view of contemporary cultu...

Course Overview

Arts and Culture course is designed for those who wish to gain a critical view of contemporary culture from the perspectives of observer, creator and performer.

PA-373
Introduction to Performing Arts

The course introduces you to the cultural purposes and visual elements of arts. The course presents...

Course Overview

The course introduces you to the cultural purposes and visual elements of arts. The course presents overview of the methodologies of arts history, painting and related techniques, printmaking, still photography, film and digital imagery. The course also provides the importance and application arts in various culture.

PA-588
Fundamentals of Theater

This course presents critical appreciation and practice of live theatre using classical and modern p...

Course Overview

This course presents critical appreciation and practice of live theatre using classical and modern plays, emphasizing the synthesis of acting, direction, and design in the context of contemporary theatrical production.

PA-636
Music Fundamentals

The primary aim of this course is to help you make the distinction between musical talent and musica...

Course Overview

The primary aim of this course is to help you make the distinction between musical talent and musical knowledge. The content of this course will be centered on the fundamental music components of rhythm, melody, keyboard skills, major & minor scales & key signatures, basic intervals, modes, triads, & tonality.

PA-651
History of Music

This course gives a broad overview of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with e...

Course Overview

This course gives a broad overview of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with emphasis on late classical, romantic, and modernist styles. It is also meant to enhance your musical experience by developing listening skills and an understanding of diverse forms and genres.

PA-757
Introduction to Drama

This course introduces you to various types of dramatic literature, from the ancient Greek dramas to...

Course Overview

This course introduces you to various types of dramatic literature, from the ancient Greek dramas to contemporary Eastern and Western Theatre. Its purpose is to familiarize you with not only the history and theoretical aspects of theatre, but also its practical manifestations through playwriting, acting, directing, and theatre management.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

MUS-315
Introduction to Music

This course is intended for you who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding...

Course Overview

This course is intended for you who would like to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how music works. You will be introduced to different kinds of musical notation, melodic systems, harmonies and rhythmic techniques with the goal of attaining basic competence in the performance and creation of music.

MUS-393
Music Appreciation

The course is a general introductory course designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. The...

Course Overview

The course is a general introductory course designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. The content places emphasis on the elements of music, the characteristic styles of major historical periods, and the lives and works of key composers within the Western musical tradition.

MUS-401
Introduction to Music History

The course provides an overview of the different types of music that have prevailed in the West duri...

Course Overview

The course provides an overview of the different types of music that have prevailed in the West during the past 1500 years. It introduces music from other parts of the world and examines the many ways that music has functioned in society.

MUS-554
Introduction to Jazz

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major...

Course Overview

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom.

MUS-698
Special Topics in Performing Arts

This course covers in-depth a specific aspect of the performing arts only touched on in other course...

Course Overview

This course covers in-depth a specific aspect of the performing arts only touched on in other courses. Topics include theatre, cinema, art, dance, architecture, literature etc.

MUS-874
World Music

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings...

Course Overview

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed; through studying selected musical traditions from around the world.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$24,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$24,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

84 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14 total courses in the program

Application Process

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4
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