Music Industry Courses (MUI)

MUI 3310 Audio Principles and Techniques (3)
    A basic course to develop the understanding and skills to make audio recordings. Listening skills will be emphasized along with editing and recording assignments.
MUI 3315 Song Writing (2)
    Study of basic skills and techniques of songwriting including melodic construction, harmonic progression, and lyric writing and revisions.
MUI 3320 Grant Writing/Funding for the Musical Arts (2)
    Identifying funding sources and creating effective grant proposals for music production and related activities.
MUI 3325 Recording Studio I (2)
    An examination of the art of studio recording. The mixing console, microphones, sound effects, and digital and analog recording devices will be studied.
MUI 3326 Recording Studio II (2)
    In-depth study of audio recording. Remote and studio recording techniques, sound reinforcement, and post production will be covered. Students will prepare a recording project portfolio.
MUI 3330 Selling Music (2)
    Exploration of the music sales process and development of a sales plan. Ways of growing the customer base, promoting the product, dealing with competition, and adapting to e-commerce are examined.
MUI 3335 Retailing (2)
    Introduction to basic principles of music retailing, contemporary issues as well as the history of corporate changes in the music industry, will be discussed.
MUI 4410 Arts Management/Concert Production (2)
    Study of the arts organization and the performing artist within a social and governmental context.
MUI 4420 Film Scoring (2)
    Examination of the process and preparation of digital music for film, digital video and animation.
MUI 4460 Senior Practicum (3)
    Culminating project and presentation in student’s area of emphasis integrating internship, career placement and portfolio development
MUI 4480 Seminar in Music Industry (1)
    Study of a special topic in the music profession. Contact school of music office for specific information about content schedule and costs in any given term.
MUI 4499 Music Industry Internship (9)
    Placement in real-world work environment in the music industry. Supervised by a music industry faculty member.