Course Descriptions

The history of music from the rise of sonata form in the works of Haydn and Mozart to the twelve-tone, aleatoric, and electronic music of the present. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways such as listening, researching, and writing.Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 and MUS-107 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Students are provided with practical experiences on commercial projects in commercial recording studios, live recording and sound reinforcement companies, and/or live recording and sound reinforcement venues. Prerequisites: MUS 170, MUS 176, MUS 270, MUS 271, and permission from the instructor.Prerequisite: Take MUS-170, MUS-176, MUS-270 and MUS-271

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is a continuation of audio one. Emphasis will be on gaining experience in the studio thru a variety of student projects. Students will study multi track theory, aural analysis, microphones, effects and sequencing. Prerequisite: MUS 170, Corequisite: MUS 107.Prerequisite: Take MUS-170 with a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: MUS-107.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course covers all the material acquired in the two prerequisite courses in greater detail, and discusses how to use those concepts within stylistic norms. Throughout the course we will emphasize "ear training" and the art of listening, in conjunction with mixing techniques and practice.Prerequisite: Take MUS-270 with a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requiste: MUS-206.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course serves as a capstone experience for students in the Music Recording Program. Students will be expected to function as a professional recording engineer with clients, booking sessions, meeting deadlines and seeking possible album distribution.Prerequisite: Take MUS-271 with a Minimum Grade of C-., Co-requisite: Co-requisite: MUS-207.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides an introduction to sound reinforcement systems and practical live recording applications. Emphasis is placed on sound system components, design, and function with a hands-on approach to set up, maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, analysis, and safety. Other course topics will include a study of a variety of recording formats as well as digital multi-track equipment and operation leading to individual on-location recording projects. Some basic tools required.Prerequisite: Take MUS-270 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Music
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)