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Performance (Vocal Arts) (MPVA)
101x Non-Major Beginning Individual Instruction (1-2, max 2, FaSpSm) Individual instruction at the beginning level designed for non-music majors with no previous experience. Not available for credit to music majors.
141 Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Introduction to the fundamental principles of singing: breath control, tone production, diction, and the use of appropriate song material. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 141.)
153 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 153.)
203ab Acting for Singers I (2-2, FaSp) Use of dramatic techniques in the interpretation and performance of music; basic acting techniques for the operatic and recital stages; sensory exercises, movement, improvisation, relaxation and make-up. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 303 and former MUPF 303.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 153.
241 Intermediate Class Voice (2, max 4, FaSp) Continued development of the fundamentals of singing, diction, and repertoire building. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 241.) Prerequisite: MPVA 141 or departmental approval.
253 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 253.)
300x Non-Major Individual Instruction (1-2, max 16, FaSpSm) Intermediate and advanced instruction designed for non-music majors. Not available for credit to music majors. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 201 and MPVA 401.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 101x.
301 Individual Instruction (1-2, max 16, FaSpSm) Intermediate and advanced instruction: secondary emphasis for music majors, principal emphasis for music minors and B.A. music majors. Open only to music majors and minors. (Duplicates credit in former MPVA 201 and MPVA 401.)
353 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 353.)
390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 390.)
402 Musical Theatre Workshop (2, max 8, Irregular) Stylistic and technical features of dramatic and musical elements involved in performance of American musical and standard operetta repertoire; staging of scenes. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 402.) Prerequisite: departmental approval.
403 Acting for Singers II (2, max 8, FaSp) Continuation of MPVA 203ab. Acting of operatic roles in different periods and styles; specific recital and audition techniques. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 403.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 203ab.
404 Word and Music in Opera (2, max 8, Irregular) Performance class for singers and pianists; analysis of recitatives, arias, and ensembles of various operatic styles; study of the technique of effective musical delivery. By audition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 404.) Recommended preparation: MPVA 203ab.
405 USC Opera (2, max 12, FaSp) Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic works and excerpts; study of different operatic styles; public appearances. By audition only. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 405.)
406 Opera Coaching Techniques (2, max 8, Irregular) Score study for pianists, coaches, and conductors; role analysis; transcription techniques for one or two pianos of an orchestral score. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 406.)
407 Directing for the Operatic Stage (2, max 8, FaSp) Various approaches to operatic style; basic blocking; stage management. Student direction of scenes produced in USC Opera. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 407.)
438 Vocal Pedagogy (2, Fa) Voice physiology and function. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 438.)
439 Vocal Pedagogy Practicum (2, Sp) Pedagogical approaches and methodology; practice teaching. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 441b.) Prerequisite: MPVA 438.
442ab Diction (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Principles of pronunciation and enunciation; use of international phonetic alphabet. a: French and Italian. b: German and English. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 442ab.)
443 Cantata and Oratorio (2, 2 years, Fa) Historical survey of literature, style and performance practice; emphasis on performing solo and small ensemble sections of larger works. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 443.)
453 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 453.)
479 Song Literature (2, max 4, FaSp) Song literature of Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Norway, Sweden, England, America; comparative analysis of various composers and their influence on song literature. (Duplicates credit in former MUHL 479.) Prerequisite: for music majors, MUHL 331, MUHL 332; for nonmusic majors, MUHL 315x.
490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 490x.) Prerequisite: departmental approval.
499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected topics of current interest. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 499.)
501 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Secondary instruction for graduate music majors or instruction for graduate non-music majors.
540 Special Studies in Vocal Literature (2, max 6, Sp) Art song, concert and operatic repertoire. Emphasis to be determined by the department. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 540.)
541 Comparative Vocal Pedagogy (2, 2 years, Sp) Survey of pedagogical sources from early 17th century to present; major historic figures, terminologies and methods; relevance to modern-day singing and teaching practice. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 541.)
544 Acoustics of Speech and Singing Production (2, Irregular) Acoustic properties of phonation and articulation in speech and singing production; survey of experimental literature; suggestions for practical application of knowledge. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 544.)
552 Individual Instruction (1 or 2, max 8, FaSpSm) Instruction for students enrolled in the Advanced Studies certificate program.
553 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 553.)
554 Graduate Certificate Performance (4, max 16, FaSpSm) Individual instruction and related lab participation for Graduate Certificate students.
590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 590.)
653 Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4, max 8, Fa) Weekly individual instruction and vocal performance forum. (Duplicates credit in former MUPF 653.)
754 Artist Diploma Performance (4, max 16, FaSpSm) Individual instruction and related lab participation for Artist Diploma students.
790 Research (1-12) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.