MUS 41
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
2 Units
May be taken 6 times for credit. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter) Seminar-style course provides a forum for performing and presenting music and multimedia work, receiving constructive feedback, and encountering a broad diversity of styles in the work of others. All music performance practices are welcome, including electronic and visual media that integrate music. A wide range of musical styles will be explored including Folk, Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Electronic, and Classical. Students may use traditional acoustic, electric, and software based virtual instruments. In addition to standard repertoire, the course provides an opportunity for performance of original compositions. Students will gain music performing experience and also learn the technical side of sound reinforcements systems, concert promotion and stage management. The culmination of the student’s work for the quarter will be participation in a live music concert. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: UC/CSU]
MUS 50A
MUSIC BUSINESS
4 Units
Not Repeatable. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter) Study of legal and business aspects of the music industry. Emphasis on publishing, licensing, and promotion. Copyright law, interaction between songwriters and music publishers, record companies, distributors and the rules that govern them. How music is licensed, service marks, trademarks and patents. The role of lawyers, agents, personal managers, producers and promoters. Licensing and copyright of intellectual properties in the growing multimedia industry and the internet. Synchronization of music in film, video and television. Career development and how major/ independent labels market and distribute media. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
MUS 50B
ENTERTAINMENT LAW & NEW MEDIA
4 Units
May be taken 6 times for credit. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter) In-depth study and discussion of entertainment law as it applies to the emerging new media market and the music industry. Internet sales and distribution for new media, file sharing, licensing for the web, and digital copyright considerations. Promotional packages, web site development, delivery systems, career promotion strategies, contracts and touring. In-depth analysis of contracts and regulations/potential of starting an independent media production company, record label, or online retail site. Sampling licenses/international copyright law and publishing. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
MUS 50C
CAREERS IN MUSIC
4 Units
Formerly: MUS 65 May be taken 3 times for credit. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter) An overview of the music industry and its career opportunities. Areas of study include studio management and engineering, music merchandising on the local and national levels, artist promotion, concert promotion, concert management, music contracting, graphic support in music recording, the role of the agent/personal manager, technical support in electronic music, technical support in traditional music, video and film production and editing, instrument maintenance and repair, and music retailing. Guest lectures from local industry professionals, field trips to studios, production facilities and retail facilities. [FHGE: NonGE; Transferable: CSU]
MUS 51
MUSIC PUBLISHING FOR SONGWRITERS
3.5 Units
Formerly: MUS 18, MUS 59 May be taken 6 times for credit. 2 hour lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) This course prepares the student to navigate the music publishing business by eliminating the legalese and explaining the business in everyday language. Class includes writing original songs for review. Active listening and constructive critiquing of original student compositions. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
220
MUS 58A
SONGWRITER’S WORKSHOP I
3.5 Units
MUS 58B
SONGWRITER’S WORKSHOP II
3.5 Units
MUS 58C
SONGWRITER’S WORKSHOP III
3.5 Units
MUS 60A
PRODUCING IN THE HOME STUDIO I
4 Units
MUS 60B
PRODUCING IN THE HOME STUDIO II
4 Units
MUS 62
SOUND REINFORCEMENT & LIVE RECORDING
4 Units
Not Repeatable. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) Workshop course for beginning songwriters that focuses on basic songwriting styles and techniques. Over the course of the class different songwriting basic methods are presented. Students are assigned weekly songwriting projects. Class is appropriate for basic levels of songwriting competency. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU] Not Repeatable. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) Workshop course for intermediate songwriters that focuses on contemporary and songwriting methodology. Over the course of the class different songwriting components and structures are presented. Students are assigned weekly songwriting projects and are expected to submit finished songs with all the necessary components. Course includes analytical listening and discussion of various songwriting styles. Class is appropriate for medium levels of songwriting competency. [FHGE: NonGE; Transferable: CSU] Not Repeatable. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory.4 (72 hours total per quarter) Workshop course for advanced songwriters that focuses on higher-level topics such as Self Criticism, Rewriting and Co-Writing. Course includes demonstrations of the practical use of technique and an understanding of the works of the most accomplished professional songwriters. Class is appropriate for Advanced levels of songwriting competency. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU] May be taken 3 times for credit. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. (60 hours total per quarter) Design, set up and operation of an audio/video recording studio in a small environment. Space considerations, electrical requirements and acoustic treatment options. Computer requirements including processor speed, memory requirements, data storage devices and monitor selection/ placement. MIDI keyboard types and compatibility, mixer selection and setup, cable selection and care, microphone design, and USB/firewire interface options. Software programs and compatibility issues. How to produce recordings from start to finish in a home studio. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU] May be taken 3 times for credit. 4 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter) In-depth operation of an audio/video recording studio in a small environment. Microphone selection and placement, creative sound treatments in non-traditional environments, and application of plugin effects. Use of auxilliary tracks and busses. Mixing and mastering in various digital formats. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
May be taken 6 times for credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter) Setup and operation of live sound reinforcement systems. Basic design and operation of analog and digital mixing boards. Microphone type, design, construction and selection. Loudspeaker monitor systems and their application with musical groups and performers. Stereo and multichannel recording techniques for live concert productions. Practice with live musicians in practice and performance settings. Location field recording dialog and ambient sound effects for film and TV synchronized to digital video. [FHGE: Non-GE; Transferable: CSU]
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