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MUSB 1305 SURVEY OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS (3-3-0). An overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Discussion regarding Music Business on the Internet will be included. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 1341 CONCERT PROMOTION AND VENUE MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). A course in the basics of concert promotion and venue management including considerations in purchasing a club; concert promotion and advertising; talent buying; city codes; insurance; Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation; American Society of Composers, Arrangers, and Producers (ASCAP/BMI) licenses; personnel management; and concert production and administration. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISING (4-3-4). Student Initiated Project--Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Advanced work in areas of special interest with the approval of the instructor. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis. The primary objective of this course is to apply the skills learned in other Commercial Music Management courses. This is a hands on, project oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of their work. Artists and their music will be our focus. Each student must design and complete their own project with instructor approval. The student will submit a written proposal outlining the project they have chosen within the first two weeks of the semester. After approval is given, the student will meet with the instructor on a weekly basis to discuss the project. The student will be evaluated for timeliness and professionalism as well as content. Each student must complete their project in order to receive credit for the class. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 2305 MUSIC PUBLISHING (3-3-0). A study of the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights exploration, and royalty collection. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 2309 THE RECORD INDUSTRY (3-3-0). A study of the history of the record industry and the organization of large and small record companies. Topics include record company functions such as A & R, promotion, marketing, business affairs, and administration and distribution. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 2345 LIVE MUSIC AND TALENT MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). An examination of the role, scope, and activities of the talent manager including establishing the artist/manager relationship; planning the artist's career; and developing goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall view of the live music business. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 2386 INTERNSHIP -- MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISING (3-0-15). An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.50Skills: P ( ) Course Type: W
MUSB 2450 COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROJECT (4-3-4). The primary objective of this course is to apply the skills learned in other Commercial Music courses. This is a hands-on, project oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of their work. Artists and their music will be the focus. Each student must design and complete his/her own project with instructor approval. Skills: E Prerequisites: Nine hours of courses from the Commercial Music Department. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1213 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I (2-1-2). Introduction to chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Additional topics include use of scales and modes, rhythmic notation and interpretation. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 1311. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1220 LIVE SOUND WORKSHOP (2-2-0). Operation of large and portable sound systems, live sound mixing boards, and microphones. Study of playback of prerecorded material such as tape and CD. Also involves proper monitoring levels and solving common feedback problems. Insurance: $3.50Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1327. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1303 HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC (3-3-0). A study of commercial music industry trends and developments through historical analysis. Topics include the evolution of the music industry with emphasis on the development of popular musical styles and the impact of culture and technology on industry growth. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1311 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING I (3-3-0). Introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony relationship of popular music. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 1213. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1321 SONGWRITING (3-3-0). Introduction to the techniques of writing marketable songs including the writing of lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical "hooks," analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production plan for a song demo. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1325 ACOUSTICS (3-2-2). Presentation of general principles of sound in air, characteristics of sound in recording, and applications of sound reinforcement. Topics include acoustical properties of studios, live performance facilities, resonances, and electronic and acoustic control. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1327 AUDIO ENGINEERING I (3-2-2). An overview of the modern recording studio and related personnel. Topics include basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, wave form analysis, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio set up and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, tape machine principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1331 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE (MIDI) I (3-2-2). An overview of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include the history and evolution of MIDI, hardware requirements, computer numbering systems, channels and modes, the MIDI language, and typical implementation of MIDI applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1333 SYNTHESIS I (3-2-2). A study of sound synthesis including sound considerations, electronic sound sources, basic signal processing, and voltage control and modulation. Topics include additive, subtractive, and AM and FM synthesis types. The student will also receive an introductory overview of digital audio sampling and sample processing. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 1350 REMIXING (3-2-2). Using audio and MIDI "beats and loops," students will learn the basic techniques necessary to produce finished remixes of previously recorded musical compositions. Skills: A Prerequisites: MUSC 1327, MUSC 1331 and MUSC 1333. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2213 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY II (2-1-2). Continuation of Commercial Music Theory I with emphasis on composing and harmonizing melodies. Study will stress using appropriate principles of chord substitution, extended chord voicings and use of altered scales. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 2311. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1311 and MUSC 1213. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2311 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II (3-3-0). Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Use of the blues scales and altered modes will be included. To be taken concurrently with MUSC 2213. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1311 and MUSC 1213. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2319 ORCHESTRATION (3-3-0). Exploration of writing for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. Also to include work with computer/MIDI based systems. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1116 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2345 SYNTHESIS II (3-2-2). A continuation of Synthesis I including hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSC 1333 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2355 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE (MIDI) II (3-2-2). Advanced study of and skill development in music notation software at a professional level, including large score notation. The class will also study sequencing technology, hybrid sequencing and audio/MIDI techniques. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSC 1311 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2427 AUDIO ENGINEERING II (4-3-2). A continuation of Audio Engineering I with emphasis on implementation of the techniques and theories of the recording process. Topics include applications of microphones, the audio console, the multitrack tape recorder, and signal processing devices in recording session environments. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSC 1327 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2447 AUDIO ENGINEERING III (4-3-2). Presentation of advanced procedures and techniques utilized in recording and manipulating audio information. Topics include advanced computer-based console automation, hard disk based digital audio editing, nonlinear digital multitrack recording, and advanced engineering project completions. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSC 1327, MUSC 2427 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSC 2448 AUDIO ENGINEERING IV (4-3-2). Examination of the role of the producer including recording, mixing, arranging, analyzing projects, session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. Site Fee: $50. Insurance: $3.50Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSC 1327, MUSC 2427, MUSC 2447 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1101 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ARRANGING (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1103 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ACOUSTIC BASS (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1104 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1105 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL GUITAR (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1110 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PIANO (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1117 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PERCUSSION (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1123 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1125 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: TRUMPET (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1126 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VIOLIN (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1127 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VOICE (1-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $90 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1142 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Participation in a small commercial music ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. The class will focus on rock and blues performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1146 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: COUNTRY (1-0-4). Participation in a country ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1148 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: IMPROVISATION (1-0-4). Participation in a small ensemble concentrating on improvisation of commercial music performance styles. Jazz, blues and Latin music will be emphasized. May be repeated for credit. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1311, MUSI 1116 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1150 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: JAZZ (1-0-4). Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1151 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: RECORDING (1-0-4). Participation in a small recording ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS - GUITAR PERFORMANCE IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (1-0-4). This class provides instruction in the fundamentals of guitar technique as it applies to current performance, recording, songwriting and production values. This is a beginning class for the student with little or no previous playing experience. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1201 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ARRANGING (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1203 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ACOUSTIC BASS (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1204 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1205 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL GUITAR (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1210 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PIANO (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1217 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PERCUSSION (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1223 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1225 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: TRUMPET (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1226 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VIOLIN (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1227 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VOICE (2-1-0). Private instruction in individual instruments. Fee: $160 Skills: A ( ) Course Type: W
MUSP 1329 LIVE PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION (3-2-2). A study of the presentation of music to the public including development of image and stagecraft, production elements, and effective presentation programming. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
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