MUI Upper Level Classes

3 credits. Offered fall semesters.

An introduction to form, lyric development and melodic structure of contemporary songwriting for commercial entertainment applications. The course will include examination of leadsheet writing, demo production, copyright protetcion, and publishing of commerial songs. 

Prerequisites: MUS 230, MUS 142, or permission of the instructor. 

3 credits. Offered fall and spring semesters. 

Introduction to electronic devices/processors utilized in the sound recording industry. 

Prerequisite: PHYS 121, MUI 230, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered summer semesters. 

This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the music publication industry. The focus will be upon, but not limited to, mainstream popular music. It will also consider songwriter/publisher relations, self-publication, as well as an examination of art, religious, and educational music publishing. 

Prerequisite: MUI 230 or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. 

An introduction to contemporary multi-track recording studio techniques. Students will be introduced to recording studio design, psycho-acoustics, miking techniques, musical instrument digital interface, and the mixing console. 

Prerequisite: MUI 230, MUI 324, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered fall and spring semesters.

An introduction to analog synthesis, digital synthesis, an overview of conditions and events that led to the development of MIDI, a study of the MIDI protocol itself, as well as Apple Certified instruction in music production utilizing Logic Pro. 

Prerequisite: MUI 230, MUI 324, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered spring semesters.

An examination of music and sound used in the broadcast and entertainment media from an intensive, hands-on engineering prospective. The course will feature multiple post-production assignments, as well as potential field trips to off-campus post-production studios. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230, MUI 324, MUI 400, and permission of the instructor. 

3 credits. Offered spring semesters. 

This course is a continuation in the study of form, lyric development, and melodic structure of contemporary songwriting for commercial entertainment applications. This course will also take into account some basic music business aspects important in the music industry directly related to songwriters. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230 or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered fall and spring semesters.

Study of the presentation of cultural and commercial entertainment in the form of concert events from artistic, technical, and business viewpoints. The roles of the cultural impresario and concert promoter in contemporary society are examined. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230 and MUI 231, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered spring semesters. 

An introduction to the history, equipment, and business of sound reinforcement. Techniques employed by contemporary sound engineers are examined and applied by the use of audio amplification systems designed for public address and musical performance enhancement. 

Prerequisties: MUI 324 or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered fall semesters.

This course will evaluate the function of musician/recording artist representatives in the music industry. Focus of discussions will include artist development from early career stages to concert tours, unions, recording companies, personal appearances, contractual agreements, etc. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230 and MUI 231, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered spring semesters. 

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. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230 and MUI 231, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered spring semester. 

The study of business aspects of the music industry including managing, marketing, finance, and sales. Students develop a comprehensive music business plan. Fulfills the College of Visual and Performing Arts writing-intensive requirement for the major. 

Prerequisites: MUI 230 and MUI 231, or permission of instructor. 

3 credits. Offered summer semesters (fall or spring if credit load is 12 hours - including internship). 

A supervisted off-campus co-curricular learning activity designed to provide practical experience in the music industry. 

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.