MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
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Production (Year 2) cont.

ELECTIVES

Course Name

MUSC 268 Songwriting I

MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony IIL

MUSC 282 Film Scoring I
SEMESTER 4

Course Name

MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A

MUSC 259 Ensemble IV

MUSC 261 Mixdown And Editing IL

MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV

MUSC 271 Recording Techniques IL

MUSC 281 Ear Training IV

MUSC 289 Advanced MIDI Applications IL

MUSC 290 The Business of Music

MUSC 100 MUSIC FORUM

ELECTIVE 006 Music Elective
ELECTIVES

Course Name

MUSC 269 Songwriting II

MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV

MUSC 283 Film Scoring IL

MUSC 262 - SURVEY OF
RECORDING TECHNIQUES

An introduction to recording principles and practices,
this course is open to students whose major is not
music production. Topics include a brief history of
the multi-track recording studio, procedures of a
recording studio, procedures of a recording session,
fundamentals of microphones and audio effects.

MUSC 264 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB III

This course is designed to help students develop
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation,
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related
to their particular instrument. This course is taught
"instrument-in-hand" and also uses audio and visual
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A
requirement in all majors, students have weekly
assignments.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 163.

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Credit
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
Total 6

Credit
On Campus 0.5
On Campus 2
On Campus 3.5
On Campus 1
On Campus 3.5
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 1
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Total 19.5

Credit
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
Total 6

MUSC 265 - INSTRUMENTAL LAB IV

This course is designed to help students develop
instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students
learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation,
balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related
to their particular instrument. This course is taught
“instrument-in-hand” and also uses audio and visual
aids to explore different techniques and styles. A
requirement in all majors, students have weekly
assignments.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 264.

MUSC 268 - SONGWRITING I

This course is designed to help you prepare for
survival in the competitive world of the songwriters
market. Learn about all types of styles while striving
to define your own. Special attention is paid to the
rudiments of songwriting: creativity, basic theory

(usage of basic rhythms, scales, harmony, melodic
patterns, lyrics, etc.), basic styles (pop. rock, folk,
country, etc.), production patterns, and the legalities
of the music business. The class also spends time
analyzing the work of other writers (successful and
unsuccessful; those who have maintained artistic
integrity; those who have not).

Pre-requisites: A "B" or better in MUSC 171 and MUSC 175,
and/or permission of the instructor.

MUSC 269 - SONGWRITING II

This course is designed to strengthen your
songwriting skills in every respect. Closer attention
is paid to marketing skills, legal procedures,

finding one’s personal niche in the music business
(whether to focus on one’s own style, concentrate on
writing tunes for other acts, or both; whether to go
through a publisher or be your own publisher; etc.).
Co-writing music will be explored (you put lyrics to
someone else’s music; they put music to yours). In
class time centers around the analysis of successful
songwriters in every genre.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 268.

MUSC 270 - RECORDING TECHNIQUES |

This course provides students with an introduction
to recording principles and practices. Through
theoretical and hands-on instruction, students
acquire a basic understanding of studio technologies
and recording skills. Topics include: fundamentals
of analog recording, design and function of
microphones, loudspeakers and acoustical
considerations in recording and sound reproduction,
and studio maintenance. The student engineer works
with a student producer and artist. A minimum of
two recording projects is required for successful
course completion.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 161 with a "B" or better; MUSC 181.
Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 260.

MUSC 271 - RECORDING TECHNIQUES II

The emphasis in this course is on advanced
multi-track recording techniques including
microphone placement, console signal flow, and live
recording. Topics include: discussion and utilization
of signal processing equipment including limiters,
compressors, noise gates, digital reverb, and delay.
Student engineers work with student producers and
artists or composers.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 270 for MUSC 271. Must be taken
concurrently with MUSC 261/289.

MUSC 272 - IMPROVISATION I

In this course students will begin applying the basic
tools of melodic improvisation. Through performance
and analysis, melodic interpretation, phrasing,

rhythmic density, motivic development, pacing, voice
leading, and harmonic accuracy will be explored. The

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