Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies.

Prerequisites: None.

Designed to provide an overview of the marketing and monetization of music. Topics include music label operations; contracts; marketing, promotion, and merchandising; agents, managers, and attorneys; concert promotion and touring; and unions and guilds.

Prerequisites: None.

Use of digital mixing and automation software in conjunction with editing and recording. Includes computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.

Use of digital mixing and automation software in conjunction with editing and recording. Includes computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111, and (MUC195 or MUC195AA).

Introduction to Sound Design and Audio Post-Production for Multimedia. Includes creating and editing Sound Effects, ADR, Foley, Music, and Ambience, such as Film, TV, Video Gaming, Theatre, and Dance. Emphasis on computer assisted production using Digital Audio Workstations and sound design techniques using industry-standard equipment.

Prerequisites: None.

Development of beginning level live-performance disc jockey techniques. Emphasis on understanding the construction of industry-formatted dance songs, cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the relationship of beats per minute to segueing, and programming songs to entertain a live audience. Covers the history of the live performance DJ and strategies for soliciting employment in the field. Prerequisites: None.

Covers the skills required in vinyl manipulation; examines the development of turntable techniques and the contributions made by individual turntable artists. Prerequisites: None.

Covers the skills required for live performance employing digital media with an emphasis on programs such as Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live.

Prerequisites: None.

Operation, scope, roles and responsibilities in the commercial music production process. Prerequisites: None.

Development of beginning level live-performance and recording emcee-rap techniques. Emphasis on understanding rhyme, structure, breath control, stage presence, and performance. Covers the history of the DJ/emcee and origins of the rapper, song structure, enunciation, vocal delivery, breath control, melody, and pacing while staying on beat. Prerequisites: None.

Basic computer literacy, including business applications used in the Music Industry, with hands-on experience.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.

An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None.

Continued study of creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations, audio editing, and music software/hardware at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in compositions.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.

Approaches in final mixing for different musical genres. Develop critical listening skills, and applying these techniques to students' projects. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor.

Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics, operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording. Includes studio session process and musical production decisions. Prerequisites: None.

Basic principles of studio sound recording. Emphasis on musical acoustics, operation of recording equipment, studio setups, and multitrack recording. Includes studio session process and musical production decisions. Prerequisites: None.

Emphasis on signal-processing equipment, mixing consoles, and advanced musical recording session procedures, production, and engineering. Includes mix-down and resultant master tape of a musical recording session.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA.

Basic principles of live sound engineering. Emphasis on signal flow, acoustic, sound reinforcement set-ups and installation, signal processing, microphone selections and placement. Includes setting up sound systems and mixing live music.

Prerequisites: None.

Emphasis on musical production decisions. Front-of-house and monitor console placement, loudspeaker arrangements, power considerations, program material and sound pressure levels. Includes setting up of sound system and mixing live performances with various styles of music. In addition to mixing at alternate locations.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC197.

Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses on music in the areas of entrepreneurship, visionary development and the collaboration process.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MUC109 and MUC110) or permission of Instructor.

Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses on advanced aspects of concert promotion, touring and festival production. Areas of focus include marketing, planning, operations, talent buying, and budgeting for profitable and successful music-performance stage shows.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.

Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focus on advanced aspects of artist management and development. Include roles and responsibilities of an Artist Manager, the nature and structure of the relationship between an Artist and Artist Manager, and the development of business, and career management techniques for Artist Managers.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC109, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.

Seminar in Music Industry technology with an emphasis on current product and service innovations. Emphasis on marketing and promotional uses of new technology. Prerequisites: None.

Workshop seminar in commercial music disciplines.

Prerequisites: None.

Operation and development of creative skills in the commercial music production process. Geared towards music producers and emphasizing analysis and comprehension of commercial music styles and genres, including: pop, country, rock, soul, rhythm and blues, funk, and hip-hop. Study of the thematic organization of popular musical styles. Prerequisites: None.

Continued study of the production of music using electronic processes. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in live performance or studio use.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.

Designed to provide the skills and knowledge required for effective self-promotion. Focus on career goal development, market analysis, communication and networking skills, and the development of a self-promotional campaign.

Prerequisites: None.

Producing and engineering a recording project. Covers how recording studios work and how recording projects are organized from pre-production through delivery of the final mix.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC196 and (MUC111 or permission of Instructor).

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students.

Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.

Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.