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Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright (MUC109) 3 Credits

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.

Music Business: Marketing and Monetization (MUC110) 3 Credits

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.

Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) (MUC111) 3 Credits

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.

Sound Design I (MUC122) 3 Credits

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.

Computer Literacy for the Music Business (MUC180) 3 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: CS

Introduction to Audio Mixing Techniques (MUC194) 3 Credits

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.

Studio Music Recording I (MUC195) 3 Credits

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.

Studio Music Recording II (MUC196) 3 Credits

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.

Live Sound Reinforcement I (MUC197) 3 Credits

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.

Music Industry Entrepreneurship (MUC209) 3 Credits

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.

Sound Design II (MUC222) 3 Credits

Intermediate level Sound Design and Audio Post-Production for Multimedia. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MTC191, or MUC111, or permission of Instructor.

Music Business Internship (MUC290AA) 1 Credit

Music Business Internship work experience. Perform a variety of activities, to fulfill the routines and responsibilities of the department or business where the internship is served. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: MUC290AA may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Sound Design III (MUC292) 3 Credits

Advanced Sound Design Production for Multimedia: Designed to provide an atmosphere of team research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor.

Self Promotion for Music (MUC293) 1 Credit

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.

Studio Music Recording III (MUC295) 3 Credits

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).

Audio Production Internship (MUC297AA) 1 Credit

Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: MUC297AA may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Special Projects (MUC298AC) 3 Credits

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.