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Music and technology, contemporary (Production)
basic theory (usage of basic rhythms, scales,
harmony, melodic patterns, lyrics, etc.), basic
styles (pop. rock, folk, country, etc.), production
patterns, and the legalities of the music business.
The class also spends time analyzing the work of
other writers (successful and unsuccessful; those
who have maintained artistic integrity; those who
have not).
Prerequisites
A “B” or better in MUSC 171 and MUSC 175,
and/or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 270 Recording Techniques I
This course provides students with an introduction
to recording principles and practices.
Through theoretical and hands-on instruction,
students acquire a basic understanding of studio
technologies and recording skills. Topics include:
fundamentals of analog recording, design and
function of microphones, loudspeakers and
acoustical considerations in recording and sound
reproduction, and studio maintenance. The
student engineer works with a student producer
and artist. A minimum of two recording projects
is required for successful course completion.
Prerequisites
MUSC 161 with a “B” or better; MUSC 181.
Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 260.
MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony III
This course continues with the principles of
contemporary harmony as presented in CH II.
Topics are expanded to include advanced minor
key concepts, introduction to modal harmony
and modal interchange, substitute dominant
functions, basic chord scales for melodic
considerations, advanced harmonic analysis and
basic concepts of re-harmonization. This course
provides students with a working knowledge of
contemporary minor key and modal harmony
and the ability to use them in all styles of popular
music.
Prerequisites
MUSC 175.
MUSC 280 Ear Training III
This course continues to develop an aural
perception of intervals, pitches, seventh chords,
chord progressions, melodies and rhythms. The
focus of this Semester is on minor and secondary
dominant melodies and chord progressions.
The rhythms explore sixteenth note syncopated
rhythms as well as 6/8 and 5/4 meters.
Prerequisites
MUSC 181.
MUSC 282 Film Scoring I
This hands-on course focuses on TV and radio
broadcasting. Students are required to score
themes and cues for various TV and radio shows
using mostly electronic equipment along with one
or two live musicians.
Prerequisites
MUSC 171; and/or permission of instructor.
MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI
Applications I
This course is an applied study of the software
and concepts used in the recording home studio
environment. The primary focus of the course is
in the use of Pro Tools LE for the self-recording
musician. Topics include: mixing console application,
editing techniques, microphone technique,
an introduction to effects processing for final
mixing, auxiliary buss in the virtual mixing
board, use of patch bay, outboard effects, and file
maintenance.
Prerequisites
MUSC 161 with a “B” or better.
TWC 266 Introduction to Technical
Writing and Communications
A review of basic English skills with an introduction
to general principles in written technical
communication and its application to professional
music. Classroom sessions focus on grammar,
writing skills, oral presentation skills, and job
search techniques.
MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM
Music Forum is a course designed to provide an
opportunity for all music students and faculty to
share in a weekly educational experience. Each forum
will have a different musical focus. Students
will have opportunities to perform, witness performances
by faculty and guest artists, as well as gain
insights into the industry from guest lecturers and
music professionals. Forum will also provide an
opportunity for the presentation of collaborative
audio-visual projects between departments.
Prerequisites
None. Attendance is mandatory for all music
students.
MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A
A weekly half-hour private instrumental or vocal
lesson is provided for all Music Production, Composition,
and General Music majors. Instruction
is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone,
percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic bass, and
voice. Lessons are designed to increase students’
technical and musical abilities.
Prerequisites
MUSC 252.
MUSC 259 Preceptorship II
Students continue their immersion in a professional
performing environment where they receive
feedback not only from their instructor, but also
from club owners, managers, and customers. In
this class, students will e required to assume a
leadership role within their ensemble. Upon successful
completion, they will have increased their
performance abilities in the areas of versatility,
sound, sight-reading, and improvisation. Students
will be able to function in a variety of professional
engagements common to today’s music industry.
Prerequisites
MUSC 258Q.
MUSC 261 Mixdown And Editing II
The production aspects of recording music for
various industry applications will be analyzed,
discussed, and applied to student projects.
Particular attention will be paid to the areas of
music production for records, film and television,
and radio and television commercials. Students
will work with state-of-the-art video/audio
synchronization devices. Student producers will
work as a team with student engineers and artists,
songwriters, and film composers to produce three
projects; one in each idiom.
Prerequisites
MUSC 260 for MUSC 261. Must be taken
concurrently with MUSC 271/289.
MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV
This course is designed to help students develop
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument,
students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation,
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as
related to their particular instrument. This course
is taught ‘instrument-in-hand’ and also uses audio
and visual aids to explore different techniques and
styles. A requirement in all majors, students have
weekly assignments.
Prerequisites
MUSC 264.
MUSC 269 Songwriting II
This course is designed to strengthen your
songwriting skills in every respect. Closer attention
is paid to marketing skills, legal procedures,
finding one’s personal niche in the music business
(whether to focus on one’s own style, concentrate
on writing tunes for other acts, or both;
whether to go through a publisher or be your own
publisher; etc.). Co-writing music will be explored
(you put lyrics to someone else’s music; they put
music to yours). In class time centers around the
analysis of successful songwriters in every genre.
Prerequisites
MUSC 268.
MUSC 271 Recording Techniques II
The emphasis in this course is on advanced multitrack
recording techniques including microphone
placement, console signal flow, and live recording.
Topics include: discussion and utilization of
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