Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:28
COMMERCIAL MUSIC MANAGEMENT
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation
E+ [9/10] 42250 Lab 001 NRG 4150 MW 10:50am - 12:30pm OH Scanlon, Russell
MUSC 1211 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I
E+ [8/12] 42192 Lec 001 NRG 4155 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Scanlon, Russell
MUSC 1313 Commercial Music Theory I
E+ [11/9] 42194 Lec 001 NRG 4155 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Scanlon, Russell
E+ [11/9] 42195 Lec 002 NRG 4155 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Scanlon, Russell
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I
E+ [14/15] 42206 Lec 001 NRG 4147 F 11:00am - 12:30pm OH Sretenovic, Milan
Lab 001 NRG 4136 F 12:30pm - 3:10pm
MUSB 2355 Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry
E [22/24] 42189 Lec 001 RGC 111 T 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Pajak, Kenneth
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business
E [25/25] 42185 Lec 003 NRG 4147 M 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Monahan, Casey
E [25/25] 42184 Lec 002 NRG 4147 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Schulman, Geoffrey
E [23/25] 42183 Lec 001 NRG 4147 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Schulman, Geoffrey
MUSB 2305 Music Publishing
E [26/25] 42186 Lec 001 NRG 4147 Th 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Gillespie, Roanna
MUSB 2309 The Record Industry
E [24/25] 42187 Lec 001 NRG 4147 MW 4:15pm - 5:30pm OH Schulman, Geoffrey
MUSB 2345 Live Music and Talent Management
E [19/25] 42188 Lec 001 NRG 4147 T 7:20pm - 10:00pm OH Priesnitz, Joe
MUSC 1303 History of Popular Music
E [30/30] 42193 Lec 001 NRG 4136 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Skiles, Robert
MUSC 1321 Songwriting
E [18/25] 42196 Lec 001 NRG 4136 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Skiles, Robert
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
E [13/12] 42197 Lec 001 NRG 4149 M 6:00pm - 9:20pm OH Dittmar, Timothy
E [13/12] 42198 Lec 002 NRG 4149 T 9:00am - 12:20pm OH McDermott, Joe
Syn.# 42198 Lec 002 McDermott ONLY: Audio Engineering for the songwriter or artist
primarily interested in producing their own projects. This section is not recommended
for students wishing to take MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III and MUSC 2448 Audio
Engineering IV.
E [12/12] 42200 Lec 004 NRG 4149 Th 2:00pm - 5:20pm OH Dittmar, Timothy
E [12/12] 42199 Lec 003 NRG 4149 W 6:00pm - 9:20pm OH Dittmar, Timothy
MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II
E+ [10/12] 42209 Lec 001 NRG 4149 T 12:30pm - 4:40pm OH McDermott, Joe
Syn.# 42209 Lec 001 McDermott ONLY: Audio Engineering for the songwriter or artist
primarily interested in producing their own projects. This section is not recommended
for students wishing to take MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III and MUSC 2448 Audio
Engineering IV.
E+ [9/12] 42210 Lec 002 NRG 4149 Th 9:30am - 1:40pm OH Moran, Andre
Syn.# 42210 Lec 002 Moran ONLY: Audio Engineering for students wishing to become
professional audio engineers. This section is recommended for students wishing to
take MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III and MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV.
MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III
E+ [12/12] 42211 Lec 001 NRG 4149 F 10:00am - 2:10pm OH Childers, Dan
MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV
E+ [12/12] 42212 Lec 001 NRG 4149 Th 5:50pm - 10:00pm OH Dittmar, Timothy
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I
E [11/12] 44287 Lec 004 NRG 4148 MW 12:30pm - 2:10pm OH Cain, Scott
Syn.# 44287 Lec 004 Cain ONLY: Any student may register for this class, HOWEVER
it is designed primarily for students in the game design program.
E [11/12] 42201 Lec 001 NRG 4148 MW 2:25pm - 4:05pm OH Cain, Scott
E [9/12] 42202 Lec 002 NRG 4148 TTh 2:25pm - 4:05pm OH Moran, Andre
E [12/12] 42203 Lec 003 NRG 4148 TTh 4:15pm - 5:55pm OH Cain, Scott
MUSC 2355 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II
E+ [7/10] 42208 Lec 001 NRG 4148 TTh 12:00pm - 1:40pm OH Wilson, Mark
MUSC 1333 Synthesis I
E [9/10] 42204 Lec 001 NRG 4148 M 6:20pm - 9:40pm OH Preve, Francis
E [10/10] 42205 Lec 002 NRG 4148 MW 4:15pm - 5:55pm OH Preve, Francis
MUSC 2345 Synthesis II
E+ [8/10] 42207 Lec 001 NRG 4148 W 6:20pm - 9:40pm OH Preve, Francis
MUSB 2386 Internship -- Music Management and Merchandising
P+ [13/12] 42190 Int 001 NRG 4147 F 1:25pm - 2:50pm OH Schulman, Geoffrey
MUSB 2450 Commercial Music Project
E+ [11/10] 42191 Lec 001 NRG 4147 W 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Schulman, Geoffrey
MUSP 1142 Small Commercial Music Ensemble
E [8/10] 42249 Lab 001 NRG 4136 TTh 4:15pm - 5:55pm OH Zarbo, Joshua
MUSP 1150 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz
E [10/10] 42251 Lab 001 NRG 4136 MW 4:15pm - 5:55pm OH Cain, Scott
MUSP 1204 Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar
A [2/50] 44195 Lab 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Zarbo, Joshua
MUSP 1210 Applied Commercial Music: Piano
A [6/50] 44260 Lab 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Jacobs, Evan
MUSP 1223 Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer
A [5/36] 42254 Lab 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Preve, Francis
MUSP 1205 Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar
A [23/50] 42252 Lab 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Cain, Scott
MUSP 1217 Applied Commercial Music: Percussion
A [1/50] 42253 Lab 001 NRG TBA TBA OH Stelly, Christopher
MUSP 1142 Small Commercial Music Ensemble
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.
MUSP 1148 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Improvisation
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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1211 and MUSC 1313 or MUSI 1311 and MUSI 1116.
MUSP 1150 Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz
Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1204 Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar
Private instruction in individual instruments. Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or NON-Applied Music class. Call 512.223.4806 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog. Those who have not paid by (deadline date) will lose the approval to take the lesson.
MUSP 1205 Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar
Private instruction in individual instruments. Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or NON-Applied Music class. Call 512.223.4806 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog. Those who have not paid by (deadline date) will lose the approval to take the lesson.
MUSP 1210 Applied Commercial Music: Piano
Private instruction in individual instruments. Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or NON-Applied Music class. Call 512.223.4806 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog. Those who have not paid by (deadline date) will lose the approval to take the lesson.
MUSC 1211 Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I
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. Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or Department Approval. Corequisites: MUSC 1313.
MUSP 1217 Applied Commercial Music: Percussion
Private instruction in individual instruments. Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or NON-Applied Music class. Call 512.223.4806 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog. Those who have not paid by (deadline date) will lose the approval to take the lesson.
MUSP 1223 Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer
Private instruction in individual instruments. Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or NON-Applied Music class. Call 512.223.4806 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog. Those who have not paid by (deadline date) will lose the approval to take the lesson.
MUSC 1303 History of Popular Music
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.
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business
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.
MUSC 1313 Commercial Music Theory I
Introduction to chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Prerequisite: MUSC 1301 or Department Approval. Corequisites: MUSC 1211.
MUSC 1321 Songwriting
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.
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
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, multitrack recorder principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing.
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I
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.
MUSC 1333 Synthesis I
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.
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I
An overview of the field of live sound. Includes principles of live sound and the theory and interconnection of the components of a sound reinforcement system. Site Fee: $50. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327.
MUSB 2305 Music Publishing
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.
MUSB 2309 The Record Industry
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 artist and repertoire, promotion, marketing, business affairs, and administration and distribution.
MUSB 2345 Live Music and Talent Management
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.
MUSC 2345 Synthesis II
A continuation of Synthesis I including hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. Prerequisite: MUSC 1333.
MUSB 2355 Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry
Copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry. Emphasizes contracts used by music publishers, record companies, artist managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies.
MUSC 2355 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II
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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1331.
MUSB 2386 Internship -- Music Management and Merchandising
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. Prerequisite: Department Approval.
MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II
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 recorder, and signal processing devices in recording session environments. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327 or Department Approval.
MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III
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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327 and MUSC 2427 or Department Approval.
MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV
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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327, MUSC 2427, and MUSC 2447 or Department Approval.
MUSB 2450 Commercial Music Project
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. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis. Prerequisite: Nine hours of courses from the Commercial Music Department.