Catalog 73 - National University

Division of Extended LearningMUSX 1901X: Foundations of Audio$750As an introduction to the world of sound recordings and analogtechnology, this course teaches the concepts and terminology neededto start into modern music production. Topics covered includeacoustics, microphones, audio processing devices, and studio signalflow.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1902X: DAW Theory & Techniques$750Students will gain understanding of theories used in programs suchas Sonar, Project 5, Ableton Live, Reason 3, Pro Tools, Avid, FruityLoops, and Digital Performer. Setup and configuration of DAWs,Sample Theory, Navigational Operations, Arranging and SequencingOperations, MIDI Recording Concepts, Audio Recording, Finalizing,and Video Post Concepts.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1903X: Pro Tools 1$750Students will learn to configure a recording system, create andoperate recording sessions in Pro Tools, develop musical ideas usingMIDI, create audio recordings, understand basic editing concepts,use loops to create sequences, understand mix concepts for multitrackprojects, create finalized stereo processed versions, andunderstand basic video post-production concepts.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1904X: DSP Plug-ins & Virtual Instruments$750Students explore the use of audio plug-ins and virtual instruments.Emphasis is on the understanding of DSP effects, softwaresynthesizers and samplers, and how plug-ins function, so thatstudents can take the acquired skills to any platform. Students willbe required to install an advanced plug-in package.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1905X: Dsgn & Oprt a Home/Prjct Studio$750In Designing & Operating a Home/Project Studio, students learn toidentify and meet the challenges of designing, equipping, marketing,managing, and operating a small audio recording/music productionstudio. Students will assess prospective locations for a studio buildoutand learn the specific construction requirements for audiorecording studios.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1906X: Mixing Audio$750This course introduces you to mixing audio using analog theoriesand the latest DAW techniques. Upon completion students willunderstand: basics of analog mixing theory: DAW mixing techniques;using sonic space with Panning Dynamics and Equalization; usingEffects to process sound; Surround Sound mixing basics, andMastering process preparation.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1907X: Audio Mastering$750Upon successful completion of the course, the student willunderstand the concepts and requirements of audio mastering, assessthe strengths and weakness of mixed audio, work with a variety ofaudio formats and client systems, and adjust multiple mixed audiotracks into a cohesive set.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1908X: Artist Representation$750Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of artrepresentation. Topics include responsibilities of the personal andbusiness manager, booking agent, attorney, and other representativesas they relate to the development and maintenance of artists’ careers.Contracts, promotions, industry trends, music publishing, andtouring will be covered.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1909X: Music Publishing$750Students will examine the processes of copyright law, publishing,songwriting, exploring different sources of income, types of royalties,and contractual agreements as it pertains to publishing. Licensingand foreign rights are covered as an emphasis on how musicpublishing works in print, broadcast media, film, video, recording,and advertising agencies.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1910X: Legal Aspects$750This course introduces students to the essential concepts ofcopyrights, contracts, and legal considerations in recording,producing, artist representation, retail, and other areas in the musicindustry. Students will learn legal elements to consider whenentering music contracts. Rights concerning songs, masters, and artistrecording services will be covered.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1911X: Marketing in the Music Industry$750Students learn how to develop a detailed budget with acomprehensive marketing plan. Industry practices, testing, and newefficient technologies to reach consumers on the web are discussed.Students gain an understanding of how music projects are marketedand will have the opportunity to create their own marketing plan.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1912X: Music Entrepreneurship$750This course introduces students to the opportunities and realitiesinvolved in building a career within the music industry, rather thanworking for someone else. Students identify industry skills, clarifybusiness goals, and create a solid, professional plan for reachingthose goals.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1913X: Music Industry Seminar$750The course examines issues and trends in today’s music industry.Audio interviews, audio lectures, several texts, powerful originalsource materials, and interviews with industry leaders are used. Inaddition, students will build skills in reading court cases, critiquingbusiness plans, and presenting themselves to the industry forinterviews and internships.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1914X: Modern Musicianship I$750In Modern Musicianship I you will learn and begin to master thebasic building blocks of music. Upon completion, students will bereading and writing musical notation, recognizing rhythms, scales,intervals, key signatures and meter. The course creator andinstructor, Evren Celimli, is an award-winning composer andproducer.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)MUSX 1915X: Modern Musicianship II$750With the basic building blocks of music under your belt, ModernMusicianship II further trains you to recognize different chord typesby ear and teaches you how to analyze the chords in popular music.You will learn to write melodies and how to make simpleaccompaniments to existing melodies.(Course cannot be taken individually and must be taken as part of thecertificate program.)342