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MUC109 |
Music Business: Merchandising and the Law |
3 credits |
3 periods |
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Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuseson music in the marketplace, songwriting, publishing, copyright proceduresand business affairs, agents, artist management, and concert production. Prerequisites: None. (MUC109 not offered every semester.) |
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MUC110 |
Music Business: Recording and Mass Media |
3 credits |
3 periods |
| Operation, scope, and career opportunities in the music business. Focuses on the record industry; environmental music; uses of music in radio, telecommunications, and film; and career options. Prerequisites: None. (MUC110 offered in the Spring semester only. |
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MUC111 |
Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) |
3 credits |
5 periods |
| Pro Tools editing and recording using the Digidesign Pro Tools LE package. Emphasis on the Digi 001. Includes Macintosh computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management. Prerequisites: MUC195 or MUC195AA. |
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MUC112 |
Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) |
3 credits |
5 periods |
| Uses of Pro Tools mixing and automation in conjunction with editing and recording utilizing the Digidesign Digi 001. Includes Macintosh computer operation, troubleshooting, and file management. Prerequisites: MUC111. |
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MUC135 |
Live-Performance Disc Jockey Techniques |
2 credits |
2 periods |
| Development of beginning level live-performance disc jockey techniques. Emphasis on understanding the construction of industry-formatted dance songs, cueing, segueing/mixing methods, the relationship of beats per minute to segueing, and programming songs to entertain a live audience. Covers the history of the live performance DJ and strategies for soliciting employment in the field. Prerequisites: None. |
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MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I |
3 credits |
5 periods |
| 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. |
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MUC196AA |
Studio Music Recording II |
3 credits |
5 periods |
| 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: MUC195AA. |
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MUC197 |
Live Sound Reinforcement I |
3 credits |
3 periods |
| 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. |
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MUC198 |
Live Sound Reinforcement II |
3 credits |
3 periods |
| Emphasis on musical production decisions. Front-of-house and monitor console placement, loudspeaker arrangements, power considerations, program material and sound pressure levels. Includes setting up of sound system and mixing live performances with various styles of music. In addition to mixing at alternate locations. Prerequisites: MUC197. (MUC198 not offered every semester.) |
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MUC295 |
Studio Music Recording III |
3 credits |
6 periods |
| Producing and engineering a recording project. Covers how recording studios work and how recording projects are organized from pre-production through delivery of the final mix. Prerequisites: (MUC195 or MUC195AA) or MUC196 and instructor approval. |