Music Industry Courses (MUI)
MUI 1101 - American Popular Music Ensemble (1)
An examination and application of music and music performance focused in the American popular music genres. Students will experience and perform popular music styles/genres including rock, R&B, mainstream pop, country, and hip hop among others. In addition, students will experience studio production process and procedure in the recording of music tracks for release through a record label. Prerequisite: By audition.
MUI 2201 - Improvisation (1)
An introduction to basic improvisation through guided performance practices. Chord symbols and terminology will be used to describe various chords and scales. The 鈥渕usical vocabulary鈥� presented in this course is designed to provide a strong foundation that can be applied to multiple styles of American popular music. Students who complete the course will have the necessary tools to improvise at a basic harmonic level. Prerequisite: MUS 1103.
MUI 2230 - Survey of Music Industry (3)
An introduction to practices and inter-relationships of the music industry, such as retail, recording, distribution, legal aspects, publishing media and employment.
MUI 3305 - Music Technologies (3)
Study of the computer-based applications as currently used in the music industry for audio production including MIDI sequencing, multi-track recording, audio editing and music notation. Prerequisite: MUI 2230.
MUI 3310 - Audio Principles and Techniques I (3)
A basic course to develop the understanding and skills to produce audio recordings. Listening skills will be emphasized along with editing, recording, and basic sound design for film/video. Prerequisite: MUI 2230, MUI 3305.
MUI 3315 - Song Writing (2)
Study of basic skills and techniques of songwriting including lyric writing, melodic construction, and harmonic progression. Prerequisites: MUI 2230, MUI 3305, MUS 1103.
MUI 3325 - Recording Studio I (2)
An examination of the art of studio recording. The mixing console, microphones, signal processing, and digital recording systems will be studied and experienced. Prerequisite: MUI 3360.
MUI 3326 - Recording Studio II (2)
In-depth study of audio recording in the studio environment. Remote and studio recording techniques, studio process/protocol, and post production will be studied and experienced. Students will prepare a recording project portfolio. Prerequisite: MUI 3325.
MUI 3340 - Live Sound Reinforcement (2)
An overview of contemporary live sound reinforcement techniques. Students will experience various aspects of working in the live sound environment including: audio component types, venue/acoustical considerations, signal processing/application, specific technical considerations, microphone techniques, mixing techniques, and sound crew protocol. Prerequisite: MUI 3360.
MUI 3345 - Audio for Producers (2)
An overview of audio production in the recording studio environment, including industry-standard process and procedures. In addition, the roles of the producer, engineer, and musician are explored through a series of recording sessions while working in digital audio environments. A final recording project will be completed as a part of the student's portfolio. Prerequisite: MUI 3310.
MUI 3346 - Studio Repair & Maintenance (2)
Course includes basic electric instrument adjustment, maintenance, and repair, common industry standards and guidelines, practical evaluation, and hands-on adjustment and repair. Prerequisite: MUI 3326, MUI 3340.
MUI 3360 - Audio Principles and Techniques II (2)
This course is an in-depth examination of audio recording. The curriculum will cover remote and studio recording techniques. The related areas of sound reinforcement and post-production will be covered at length. Students will apply advanced microphone techniques, utilize digital editing and plug-ins, and prepare a recording project portfolio. Prerequisite: MUI 3310.
MUI 4410 - Arts Management/Concert Production(2)
A study of artist management and concert production including show development, venue management, marketing, booking and touring. A music concert production will be developed, staged and presented in a variety of performance environments. Prerequisite: MUI 2230, MUI 3305.
MUI 4420 - Film Scoring (2)
Examination of the process and preparation of digital music for film, digital video and animation. Prerequisite: MUI 3310.
MUI 4430 - Marketing of Recorded Music (2)
An in-depth study of the process of studio production, manufacturing, promotion, marketing and distribution of contemporary recordings. Prerequisites: MUI 2230, MUI 3305.
MUI 4435 - Music Merchandising (2)
Examination of the production, marketing, merchandising and distribution of musical products in the current music marketplace. Prerequisites: MUI 2230, MUI 3305.
MUI 4448 - Audio Mixing and Mastering (2)
An exploration and application of audio mixing and mastering techniques used in contemporary audio production. Prerequisite: MUI 3325.
MUI 4460 - Senior Practicum (3)
Career preparation in student's area of emphasis including a culmination project/presentation, internship placement, and portfolio development. Prerequisite: approval of adviser/ coordinator.
MUI 4480 - Seminar in Music Industry (3)
An advanced course focused on the development of the professional skills portfolio. The student will develop a project to be added to their portfolio upon completion. Prerequisite: MUI 4460.
MUI 4499 - Music Industry Internship (9)
Students will be assigned an internship position in the music industry. The intern will be supervised by a music industry faculty member. Prerequisite: MUS 4460.