| MUI 6610 |
Marketing of Recorded Music (3) |
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Examination of the process of studio
production, manufacturing, promotion and
distribution of contemporary recordings.
Record release programs for independent
and major label-controlled products are
analyzed. In addition, students will serve
in the administration and marketing/
merchandising of a record label. An
Individual creative marketing project will be
assigned and submitted for successful
completion of the course. In addition, the
project will be added to the student’s
Professional Performance Skills Portfolio
as part of a comprehensive assessment prior
to graduation. |
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| MUI 6612 |
Composition and Arranging for the
Music Industry (3) |
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Students will explore the art, craft and
business of composition and arranging for
the music industry through a variety of
experiences. A final project including the
composition, arranging and production of a
musical work is included. A final creative
composition/arranging project will be
assigned and submitted for successful
completion of the course. In addition, the
project will be added to the student’s
Professional Performance Skills Portfolio
as part of a comprehensive assessment prior
to graduation. |
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| MUI 6614 |
Music Publishing (3) |
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An in-depth examination and application of
current production, marketing,
merchandising and distribution of music
products with an emphasis in publishing. In
addition, the student will develop a new
music-publishing product incorporating
multiple media technologies including print,
audio, video and web-based marketing tools.
The final creative project will be submitted
for successful completion of the course. In
Addition, the project will be added to the
student’s Professional Performance Skills
Portfolio as part of a comprehensive
assessment prior to graduation. |
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| MUI 6616 |
Advanced Songwriting (3) |
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Students will explore the art, craft and
business of songwriting through a variety of
exploratory and creative experiences. In
addition, the student will produce a
demonstration recording using various
music technologies suitable for the song
marketing in the music industry. A final
project including the composition, arranging
and production of a musical work is
included. The final creative project will be
added to the student’s Professional
Performance Skills Portfolio as part of a
comprehensive assessment prior to
graduation. |
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| MUI 6618 |
Advanced Music Technologies (3) |
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This course of study will include a
conceptual and skill-based overview of
advanced music technologies. Students
will experience various applications through
production projects including sequencing,
audio editing, and music notation, among
others. Students will complete a series of
projects incorporating these technologies
using current music industry practices and
standards. Creative projects will be
submitted for successful completion of the
course. In addition, each project will be
added to the student’s Professional
Performance Skills Portfolio as part of a
comprehensive assessment prior to
graduation. |
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| MUI 6620 |
Studio Production Techniques (3) |
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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. Creative
projects will be assigned and submitted for
successful completion of the course. In
addition, the project will be added to the
student’s Professional Performance Skills
Portfolio as part of a comprehensive
assessment prior to graduation. |
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| MUI 6622 |
Concert Production and Promotion |
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The examination and application of
current practices in musical artist career/
business management including live concert
production. Legal aspects of the music
industry including contractual agreements
will be examined. A concert production
will be completed during the term including
marketing, ticketing, venue management
and artist coordination. A written report
of all concert production activities will be
submitted for successful completion of the
course. In addition, the report will be added
to the student’s portfolio as part of a
comprehensive skills assessment prior to
graduation. |
