<p>I want to take Piano, so I can learn how to play but it's not required and it's only one credit. Is it worth it to spend time learning how to play and work for that class? </p>
<p>Would you ever/or did take a one credit course that's not required but you wanted to?</p>
<p>I haven't done it myself, but if it was something I was interested in (and it seems that you are), I'd definitely go for it.</p>
<p>My honors program has a bunch of one-credit honors classes, three of which "make up" a normal class. Since we're required to have one of them, I figured I'd take two others so the hour wouldn't go to waste. Right now, I'm taking a seminar about doing research at my university; next semester I think I'm going to browse and see if anything interesting turns up. </p>
<p>So yeah, I'd definitely do it. :) They usually don't take up that much time and they can be pretty interesting.</p>
<p>If it's something you're genuinely interested in, go ahead and take it. College is a time to try new activities.
Heck, I studied abroad in China for an entire year and every credit I got was worthless for my major (They were all business credits; [at the time] I was in journalism.)</p>
<p>Absolutely! If that one credit does not put you above the semester limit for a full-time student (i.e. it won't cost you more tuition), what's to lose? It's a free class about something that interests you.</p>
<p>I was a chemistry major, but took racquetball and piano as an undergraduate.</p>
<p>I usually take 1 credit physical education classes to stay in shape, though I also am planning on taking two 4-credit Italian classes since I need to keep up with speaking it, since I don't get a lot of time to talk to my family in Italy. It doesn't cost me anymore as a full time student anyway, so I try to take interesting things.</p>
<p>I'm taking a 1 credit (1/2 semester) golf class for fun. As long as it's something you're interested in or really want to learn, I don't see a problem.</p>
<p>...Yes, however, at least at my school that 1-unit piano class is probably a group piano class for music majors who aren't ready for private lessons and it SUCKS!
Would your piano class be a group lesson or private lesson? Private lessons are FAR more enjoyable (and helpful) but usually come with a nice fee ($100-300/unit oftentimes, depending on the school)</p>
<p>Archery was one of the best classes I took. Great stress reliever.</p>
<p>Took a 1 credit Shakespeare seminar because it guaranteed me student tickets to 3 performances by the Royal Shakespeare Society (Julius Caeser, Antony and Cleopatra, and the Tempest). I think it was worth it.</p>
<p>I took a 2-credit piano class last semester and I enjoyed it. It was a lot of work though. We were expected to practice 1 hour every day, do 1-2 hours of piano music listening every week (and keep a listen journal), and learn some music theory and music history (which was tested on two exams). In return we got 20 minutes of free private lessons a week. The teacher gave everyone who made an effort and did all of the work an A, regardless of how skilled a piano player they turned out to be.</p>
<p>I would take it again, but only in a semester with an otherwise light course load.</p>
<p>Make that Royal Shakespeare Company (thought I hit stop before that post went through, apparently not).</p>
<p>Is this a serious question? First of all since it is a one credit class it isn't going to have extreme amounts of work. Second, if you are really interested or want to try it out, then why not? If you have the chance to and want to, then do it if it isn't conflicting with anything else. I REALLY wanted to join this piano class to learn how to play this semester, but the spots were filled up. Only thirteen spots, and there are about ten other people besides me who also wants to take the class, but can only petition for this one spot left because someone dropped out before it started.</p>
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<p>Not necessarily true. Learning an instrument requires a lot of practice and some background in music theory. My piano class had extra assignments beyond those basics as well. See post #11. (I said it was a 2-credit class because my college awards 1 unit per course and the piano class was worth half a unit. That's the least amount of credit awarded for a class and thus "morally" equivalent to a 1-credit class elsewhere.)</p>
<p>Honestly, that piano class was more work than any of my normal classes.</p>
<p>The thing for me is that I would MUCH rather practice an instrument, than do tedious essays and such.</p>
<p>I do it all the time just to make full use of my tuition. So hell yeah go for it. If its too much work, just do pass/fail.</p>
<p>But piano 1 shouldn't be too much stress and it'll be fun for you :) It might end up being your favorite class and a way for you to relieve your stress.</p>
<p>I'm taking 4U japanese class right now as a elective actually but its one of my favorite class :) (still had like 12 U left over after completing my major and minor requirements)</p>
<p>i took 2 semesters of group piano. This is your chance to learn! You will have to practice outside of class. The standards are not that high, and as long as you show progress from week to week, you will probably get the grade you want.</p>
<p>Now I have my keyboard in my apartment and I play it sometimes / learn more songs. I do have a strong music background, but not everyone in my class did.</p>
<p>I took bowling for fun. Loved it.</p>
<p>i took women's chorale for 1 credit last semester and plan on taking it again next semester. loved the teacher, loved the girls, loved the class :)</p>