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.

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.

Use of digital mixing and automation software in conjunction with editing and recording. Includes computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.

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 MUC111, and (MUC195 or MUC195AA).

An introduction to the art and craft of songwriting through the study and analysis of diverse songwriters and musical styles, and creation of original songs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MUC140 may be repeated for a total of six (6) 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.

Basic orchestration and arranging techniques as used in popular music genres including jazz, pop, and rock music for vocal and instrumental music performance ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic rhythm, voicing, tonal color and notation. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MTC155 or higher level of MTC music theory course) and MTC180.

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.

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.

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.

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.