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required courses: units MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES – MUSX MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 MUSX-101 AV Essentials: Management and Solutions...... 3 MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 Janette Funaro, Dean MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and Arts and Communication Division Multi-Track Recording...... 3 FTVE-120 Introduction to TV Studio Production...... 3 FTVE-160 Introduction to Film Production...... 3 Possible career opportunities CNT-103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling...... 2 Career options include: conductor, arranger, film scorer/ composer, music business/manager, music editor, music supervisor/director, songwriter, transcriber, editor (print plus at least 2 units from: MUSX-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience music publishing), choir director, midi engineering, record- Education in MUSX...... 2-4 ing engineer, studio director or manager, sound designer, total minimum units for the major 22 sound technician, and tour coordinator. Many careers require more than two years of study. Associate in arts degree Associate in science degree Commercial music - Media composition Audio visual technology Students completing this program will be able to... Students completing the program will be able to... A. produce recorded music projects. A. analyze and describe the science and technology for basic audio, visual, and audiovisual systems integration. B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music industry. B. set up and test an audio, video, and audiovisual network. C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the C. describe and explain the components of sound and protection of intellectual property rights. hearing, and vision and light, as they pertain to human perception and venue limitations. D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical and historical. D. display proper customer service and professional behav- ior. E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. F. create a portfolio of original compositions for various ensembles/media. The audiovisual technician associate in science degree is designed to prepare students for the Certified Technology The commercial music – media composition associate in art Specialist (CTS) certification exam administered by AVIXA degree is composed of core music and technology courses International and entry-level jobs in the audiovisual indus- that provide both a conceptual foundation in music theory try. Audiovisual (AV) technicians set up and operate audio and a technical foundation in a digital audio workstation to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates of the com- and video equipment including microphones, sound speak- mercial music – media composition program are prepared ers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording for many facets of the music and entertainment industries. equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing Students create a portfolio of diverse compositions that boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports demonstrate competency for such careers as film com- events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news poser, music editor, film arranger, orchestrator, and more. conferences. AV systems facilitate essential communications Graduates can also transfer to four-year universities to and often require connectivity with various types of net- prepare for careers at major and independent record labels, works, requiring AV technicians to work with information motion picture studios, music production companies, music publishing companies, and music libraries. technology (IT) teams to set up and maintain that connectivity. This aspect of audiovisual technology is evolving, influ- To earn an associate in art degree, students must complete encing industry demand. Degree-seeking students complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all general education require- general education requirements that help students “think ments as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in both major and general education requirements; however the writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of units are only counted once. inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cul- tures and times; to achieve insights gained through experi- required courses: units MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 ence in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 capacity for self-understanding”. (Title 5, section 55061) MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and To earn an associate in science degree in audio visual tech- Multi-Track Recording...... 3 nology, students must complete each course used to meet a MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools ...... 3 MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 all general education requirements as listed in the catalog. MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however the units are only counted once.

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalog Music industry studies plus at least 14 units from:: plus at least 14 units from:: MUSIC-121 Introduction to Music Composition...... 3 MUSIC-100 Applied Music...... 1-4 MUSIC-123 Theory and Musicianship II...... 4 MUSIC-103 Guitar Ensemble...... 1 MUSIC-127 Jazz Theory and Improvisation...... 2 MUSIC-108 Rock Theory and Improvisation I...... 1 MUSIC-129 Counterpoint...... 3 MUSIC-109 Live Music Production and Stagecraft I...... 1 MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 MUSIC-127 Jazz Theory and Improvisation...... 2 MUSIC-176 String Ensemble...... 1 MUSIC-128 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II...... 2 MUSIC-221 Advanced Music Composition...... 3 MUSIC-135 Vocal Jazz Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-178 Music and Sound for Visual Media...... 3 MUSIC-136 Jazz Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-221 Orchestration and Arranging for Digital MUSIC-137 Jazz Combos...... 1 Instruments...... 3 MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 MUSIC-151 Beginning Piano II...... 1 total minimum units for the major 36 MUSIC-152 Jazz Piano...... 1 MUSIC-160 Beginning Guitar I...... 1 recommended GE elective (DVC GE Area III) MUSIC-162 Concert Choir...... 1 MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music...... 3 MUSIC-166 Chamber Singers...... 1 MUSIC-168 Percussion Ensemble...... 1 Associate in arts degree MUSIC-170 Applied Voice Training...... 1 MUSIC-171 Jazz and Popular Voice ...... 1 Commercial music - Performance MUSIC-179 Intermediate Applied Voice ...... 1 MUSIC-208 Rock Theory and Improvisation II...... 1 Students completing this program will be able to... MUSIC-209 Live Music Production and Stagecraft II...... 1 A. produce recorded music projects. MUSIC-250 Intermediate Piano I...... 1 B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music MUSIC-251 Intermediate Piano II...... 1 industry. MUSIC-256 Pedagogy for Studio Music Teachers...... 1 C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music Industry...... 3 protection of intellectual property rights. MUSX-282 Songwriting II...... 3 D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical total minimum units for the major 36 and historical. E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. recommended GE elective (DVC GE Area III) F. utilize basic ensemble skills by performing in an ensem- MUSIC-114 World Music...... 3 ble. MUSIC-117 History of Rock and R&B...... 3 MUSIC-118 History of Jazz...... 3 The commercial music – performance associate in art degree MUSIC-119 The History and Culture of Hip Hop Music...... 3 consists of comprehensive curriculum that provides students MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music...... 3 with a solid foundation in music theory, composition, performance, technology, production, and business. This degree offers a unique blend of the art of music and the discipline Associate in arts degree of business. Students can participate in traditional music Commercial music - Technology and courses such as individual applied music lessons and per- production forming ensembles, while immersing themselves in music Students completing this program will be able to... technology. Graduates of the commercial music – performance degree program may move into all facets of the music A. produce recorded music projects. and entertainment industries. Graduates may also transfer to B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music four-year universities, which can prepare them for careers at industry. major and independent record labels, motion picture studios, C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the music production companies, music publishing companies, protection of intellectual property rights. music libraries, artist management companies, music promo- D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical tion companies, or as performing artists. and historical. To earn an associate in art degree, students must complete E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” F. create, arrange, and produce advanced recorded music grade or higher and complete all general education require- projects utilizing a digital audio workstation that is MIDI ments as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy capable. both major and general education requirements; however the units are only counted once. required courses: units MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and Multi-Track Recording...... 3 MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools ...... 3 MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3

The commercial music – technology and production associate This associate in arts program prepares students for a in art degree begins with a set of core music and technology career in the music industry. The program has an entre- courses to provide both the conceptual foundation in music preneurial focus emphasizing an industry trend requiring theory and the technical foundation in a digital audio work- artists to be responsible for complete project development. station to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates of the The program is designed to produce well-rounded music commercial music – technology and production program industry professionals capable of all aspects of the music move into all facets of the music and entertainment indus- production process including recording, marketing, and tries. Graduates prepare a portfolio of work to demonstrate distribution. The same skill-set also prepares students for competencies for work as an AV technician, music engineer, careers in specialized areas of the music industry such as music producer, music editor, film composer, and more. digital audio workstation operator, recording engineer, pro- Graduates may also transfer to four-year universities, which ducer, composer, arranger, songwriter, sound designer, art- can prepare them for successful careers at media venues, ist manager, distributor, and marketing representative. major and independent record labels, motion picture studios, The DVC music industry studies major is not intended for music production companies, music publishing companies, transfer. Option 1 (DVC General Education) is advised for and music libraries. students who do not intend to transfer. Students may not To earn an associate in art degree, students must complete take a pass/no pass option for major courses. Students who each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” intend to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program grade or higher and complete all general education require- should consult with a counselor regarding specific major ments as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy preparation requirements at the transfer institution of their both major and general education requirements; however the choice. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select units are only counted once. General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE).

required courses: units Students must complete each of the courses required for MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 the major with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 satisfy both major and general education requirements; MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and however, the units are only counted once. Multi-Track Recording...... 3 major requirements: units MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools ...... 3 MUSX-173 Advanced Electronic Music...... 3 MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 Pro Tools...... 3 MUSX-175 Advanced Pro Tools...... 3 plus at least 14 units from:: units MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry...... 3 MUSIC-117 History of Rock and R&B...... 3 MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 plus at least 9 units from: MUSIC-151 Beginning Piano II...... 1 MUSIC-121 Introduction to Music Composition...... 3 MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 MUSX-175 Advanced Pro Tools...... 3 MUSX-101 AV Essentials: Management and Solutions...... 3 MUSX-176 Introduction to Ableton Live...... 3 MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music...... 3 MUSX-177 Introduction to Reason...... 3 MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and total minimum units for the major 36 Multi-Track Recording...... 3 MUSX-125 Advanced Music Production and recommended GE elective (DVC GE Area III) Multi-Track Recording...... 3 MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music...... 3 MUSX-176 Introduction to Ableton Live...... 3 MUSX-177 Introduction to Reason...... 3 MUSX-178 Music and Sound for Film, Games, and Associate in arts degree Digital Media...... 3 Music industry studies MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music Industry...... 3 Students completing the program will be able to... MUSX-221 Orchestration and Arranging for Digital A. produce recorded music projects. Instruments...... 3 B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music MUSX-270 Advanced Digital Audio Techniques...... 3 industry. MUSX-282 Songwriting II...... 3 MUSX-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes that are used Education in MUSX...... 2-4 in the protection of intellectual property rights. total minimum units for the major 24

Certificate of achievement The commercial music – media composition certificate of achievement is composed of core music and technology Audio visual technology courses that provide both a conceptual foundation in music Students completing this program will be able to... theory and a technical foundation in a digital audio worksta- A. analyze and describe the science and technology for basic tion to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates of the audio, visual, and audiovisual systems integration. commercial music – media composition program are prepared for many facets of the music and entertainment indus- B. set up and test an audio, video, and audiovisual network. tries. Students create a portfolio of diverse compositions that C. describe and explain the components of sound and demonstrate competency for such careers as film composer, hearing, and vision and light, as they pertain to human music editor, film arranger, orchestrator, and more. perception and venue limitations. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete D. display proper customer service and professional behav- each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a ior. “C” grade or higher.

The audiovisual technician certificate of achievement is required courses: units designed to prepare students for the Certified Technology MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 Specialist (CTS) certification exam administered by AVIXA MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 International and entry-level jobs in the audiovisual indus- MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and try. Audiovisual (AV) technicians set up and operate audio Multi-Track Recording...... 3 and video equipment including microphones, sound speak- MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 ers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools ...... 3 equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. AV systems facilitate essential communications plus at least 14 units from:: and often require connectivity with various types of net- MUSIC-121 Introduction to Music Composition...... 3 works, requiring AV technicians to work with information MUSIC-123 Theory and Musicianship II...... 4 technology (IT) teams to set up and maintain that connectiv- MUSIC-127 Jazz Theory and Improvisation...... 2 ity. This aspect of audiovisual technology is evolving and is MUSIC-129 Counterpoint...... 3 influencing changes in the industry. MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 MUSIC-176 String Ensemble...... 1 To earn the certificate of achievement, students must com- MUSIC-221 Advanced Music Composition...... 3 plete each of the required courses with a “C” grade or MUSX-178 Music and Sound for Visual Media...... 3 higher. MUSX-221 Orchestration and Arranging for Digital Instruments...... 3 required courses: units MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 total minimum required units...... 36 MUSX-101 AV Essentials: Management and Solutions...... 3 MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and Certificate of achievement Multi-Track Recording...... 3 Commercial music - Performance FTVE-120 Introduction to TV Studio Production...... 3 Students completing this program will be able to... FTVE-160 Introduction to Film Production...... 3 CNT-103 Voice, Video and Network Cabling...... 2 A. produce recorded music projects. plus at least 2 units from: B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music MUSX-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience industry. Education in MUSX...... 2-4 C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the protection of intellectual property rights. total minimum required units 22 D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical and historical. Certificate of achievement E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. Commercial music - Media composition F. utilize basic ensemble skills by performing in an ensem- Students completing this program will be able to... ble. A. produce recorded music projects. The commercial music – performance certificate of achieve- B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music ment consists of comprehensive curriculum that provides industry. students with a solid foundation in music theory, composi- C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the tion, performance, technology, production, and business. protection of intellectual property rights. This program offers a unique blend of the art of music and D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical the discipline of business. Students can participate in tra- and historical. ditional music courses such as individual applied music E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. lessons and performing ensembles, while immersing them- F. create a portfolio of original compositions for various selves in music technology. Graduates of the commercial ensembles/media. music – performance may move into all facets of the music and entertainment industries.

To earn the certificate of achievement, students must complete The commercial music – technology and production certifi- each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” cate of achievement begins with a set of core music and tech- grade or higher. nology courses to provide both the conceptual foundation in music theory and the technical foundation in a digital audio required courses: units workstation to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 of the commercial music – technology and production move MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 into all facets of the music and entertainment industries. MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and Graduates prepare a portfolio of work to demonstrate com- Multi-Track Recording...... 3 petencies for work as an AV technician, music engineer, MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 music producer, music editor, film composer, and more. MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools .....3 MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. plus at least 14 units from:: required courses: units MUSIC-100 Applied Music...... 1 MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I...... 4 MUSIC-103 Guitar Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 MUSIC-108 Rock Theory and Improvisation I...... 1 MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and MUSIC-109 Live Music Production and Stagecraft I...... 1 Multi-Track Recording...... 3 MUSIC-127 Jazz Theory and Improvisation...... 2 MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 MUSIC-128 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II...... 2 MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools ...... 3 MUSIC-135 Vocal Jazz Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry ...... 3 MUSIC-136 Jazz Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 MUSIC-137 Jazz Combos...... 1 MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 plus at least 14 units from:: MUSIC-151 Beginning Piano II...... 1 MUSIC -117 History of Rock and R&B...... 3 MUSIC-152 Jazz Piano...... 1 MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I...... 1 MUSIC-160 Beginning Guitar I...... 1 MUSIC-151 Beginning Piano II...... 1 MUSIC-162 Concert Choir...... 1 MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 MUSIC-166 Chamber Singers...... 1 MUSX-175 Advanced Pro Tools...... 3 MUSIC-168 Percussion Ensemble...... 1 MUSX-176 Introduction to Ableton Live...... 3 MUSIC-170 Applied Voice Training...... 1 MUSX-177 Introduction to Reason...... 3 MUSIC-171 Jazz and Popular Voice...... 1 MUSIC-179 Intermediate Applied Voice...... 1 total minimum required units 36 MUSIC-208 Rock Theory and Improvisation II...... 1 MUSIC-209 Live Music Production and Stagecraft II...... 1 MUSIC-250 Intermediate Piano I...... 1 MUSIC-251 Intermediate Piano II...... 1 Certificate of achievement MUSIC-256 Pedagogy for Studio Music Teachers...... 1 Music industry studies MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music Industry...... 3 Students completing the program will be able to... MUSX-282 Songwriting II...... 3 A. produce recorded music projects. total minimum required units 36 B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music industry. Certificate of achievement C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes that are Commercial music - Technology and used in the protection of intellectual property rights. production This certificate program prepares students for a career in Students completing this program will be able to... the music industry. The program has an entrepreneurial A. produce recorded music projects. focus emphasizing an industry trend requiring artists to be B. demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music responsible for complete project development. The program industry. is designed to produce well-rounded music industry profes- C. apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the sionals capable of all aspects of the music production process protection of intellectual property rights. including recording, marketing, and distribution. The same D. demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical and skill-set also prepares students for careers in specialized historical. areas of the music industry such as digital audio workstation E. mix live performances in a variety of genres. operator, recording engineer, producer, composer, arranger, F. create, arrange, and produce advanced recorded music songwriter, sound designer, artist manager, distributor, and projects utilizing a digital audio workstation that is MIDI marketing representative. capable. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete the required courses with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.

required courses: units MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI...... 3 3 units SC MUSX-173 Advanced Electronic Music...... 3 • IGETC: 3A; CSU GE: C1; DVC GE: III MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and • 54 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory by arrangement per Pro Tools...... 3 term MUSX-175 Advanced Pro Tools...... 3 This course presents an overview of the history of electronic MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry...... 3 music from the late 19th century through the 1960s. Topics include electronic musical instruments, electronic musi- plus at least 9 units from: cal technology, new musical styles, the introduction of the MUSIC-121 Introduction to Music Composition...... 3 MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis...... 3 synthesizer, and the rise of mainstream electronic music. In MUSX-101 AV Essentials: Management and Solutions...... 3 addition, students will analyze historically significant works MUSX-110 History of Electronic Music...... 3 from the experimental art music of the mid-20th century MUSX-120 Live Sound...... 3 through the popular forms of the 1960s. CSU, UC MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and Multi-Track Recording...... 3 MUSX-125 Advanced Music Production and MUSX-120 Live Sound Multi-Track Recording...... 3 3 units SC MUSX-176 Introduction to Ableton Live...... 3 • 54 hours lecture per term MUSX-177 Introduction to Reason...... 3 This course is an overview of live concert sound reinforce- MUSX-178 Music and Sound for Film, Games, ment. Topics include basic sound system theory and its and Media...... 3 application. It also covers individual sound system com- MUSX-182 Songwriting I...... 3 ponent operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music Industry...... 3 power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers MUSX-221 Orchestration and Arranging for Digital Instruments...... 3 opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, MUSX-270 Advanced Digital Audio Techniques...... 3 sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance MUSX-282 Songwriting II...... 3 applications. C-ID CMUS 120X, CSU MUSX-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education in MUSX...... 2-4 MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production and total minimum required units 24 Multi-Track Recording 3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term This course is designed to give the music student a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of multi-track MUSX-100 AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis recording. This course will explore, analyze and evalu- 3 units SC ate contemporary music production techniques and apply • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory these techniques to real production and recording situa- by arrangement per term tions. Emphasis will be on student involvement with various This course, along with MUSX-101, present the essentials for interrelated roles, including that of studio musician, writer/ AV (Audio Visual) technology. Topics will include the funda- arranger, producer and sound engineer. C-ID CMUS 130X, mentals of analog signals, digital signals, audio systems and CSU preparation for AV technician certification. CSU

MUSX-125 Advanced Music Production and Multi- MUSX-101 AV Essentials: Management and Track Recording Solutions 3 units SC 3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory • Recommended: MUSX-124 or equivalent by arrangement per term This course extends basic practical music production and • Note: Formerly MUSX-200 (18-19). MUSX-100 and 101 multi-track recording skills to include complex projects, inte- may be taken in any order. gration of acoustic and digital recording elements, and use This course, along with MUSX-100, present the essentials for of current computer software in the mixing process. CSU AV (Audio Visual) technology. Topics will include networks, signal management, control systems, electrical systems, and radio waves. This course prepares students for AV technician certification. CSU

MUSX-150 Topics in Music Industry Studies MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and .3-4 units SC Pro Tools • Variable hours 3 units SC A supplemental course in music industry studies designed • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory to provide a study of current concepts and problems in by arrangement per term music industry studies. Specific topics to be announced in • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when the schedule of classes. CSU software or hardware is changed. Only the first course completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and the 60 units required for the degree. MIDI This introductory course examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to music technology. 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory Topics include principals and practices of sound, MIDI, syn- by arrangement per term thesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when software platforms. Foundational skills to function within software or hardware is changed. Only the first course the Pro Tools audio production environment are also cov- completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate ered. C-ID: CMUS 100X, CSU requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards the 60 units required for the degree. This is an introductory course that provides the founda- MUSX-175 Advanced Pro Tools tional skills necessary for the creation of electronic music 3 units SC on a digital audio workstation capable of utilizing MIDI • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students will gain by arrangement per term direct hands-on experience with MIDI-capable synthesizers, • Recommended: MUSX-174 or equivalent tone generators and samplers, digital signal processors, and • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when computer-based music sequencing software. C-ID CMUS software or hardware is changed. Only the first course completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate 110X, CSU requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards the 60 units required for the degree. This is an advanced course designed for students who are MUSX-173 Advanced Electronic Music preparing for employment in the music recording industry. 3 units SC Students will work on special production-oriented proj- • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory by arrangement per term ects utilizing a Pro Tools capable digital audio workstation • Recommended: MUSX-172 or equivalent (DAW). Working independently and in teams, students will • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when use the recording production tools that they have developed software or hardware is changed. Only the first course in prior semesters. Topics include acoustic recording, field completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate recording, sound design, sound for picture, control surfaces, requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards use of external signal processors, surround sound, and the 60 units required for the degree. advanced mixing techniques. CSU This advanced course builds upon the knowledge and technical skills developed in MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface MUSX-176 Introduction to Ableton Live (MIDI). The integration of MIDI and digital audio recording 3 units SC environments will be studied as well as the development • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory of advanced post production skills needed for employment by arrangement per term in the music recording industry. Topics will include digital This course presents skills used within the music production audio recording and editing, effects processing, mixing, and software Ableton Live. Topics will include music sequenc- digital audio file management and conversion, sampling, ing, digital audio recording, software synthesis, sampling, synthesis, and advanced MIDI sequencing. CSU Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI mapping, virtual effects, automation, signal flow, and mixing. CSU

MUSX-177 Introduction to Reason MUSX-182 Songwriting I 3 units SC 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory • 54 hours lecture per term by arrangement per term • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when In this course, students will study the process of songwrit- software or hardware is changed. Only the first course ing. Songs will be analyzed in terms of chord structure, completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics. Original compo- requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards sitions and performances will be expected from all students. the 60 units required for the degree. C-ID CMUS 150X, CSU This course provides the foundational skills necessary to use Reason, a software application representing a new genera- tion of the stand-alone virtual recording studio, within the MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music music production environment. Topics will include, music Industry sequencing, digital audio recording, software synthesis and 3 units SC sampling, virtual effects, automation, signal flow and drum • 54 hours lecture per term machines. CSU • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent This course presents the skills and techniques utilized by music industry professionals responsible for the identifica- MUSX-178 Music and Sound for Film, Games, and tion, development, and promotion of successful artists. Tools Digital Media such as identifying talent, building an artist development 3 units SC team, networking, and structuring a cohesive development • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory plan are explored. Career options, such as artist manage- by arrangement per term ment, Artists and Repertoire (A&R), sync and licensing, • Recommended: MUSIC-174 or MUSX-174 or equivalent public relations, and social network promotions will be • Note: Students may petition to repeat this course when reviewed. This course is also designed to assist the do it software or hardware is changed. Only the first course yourself (DIY) musician in developing the skills and tech- completed will be applied toward a degree or certificate requirement. Units for both courses will apply towards niques used in self-management. CSU the 60 units required for the degree. This class examines the topic of sound for picture through a combination of lecture and hands-on experience with a MUSX-221 Orchestration and Arranging for Digital Audio Workstation that is video capable. Students Digital Instruments will develop the skill set needed to create soundtracks for 3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory film, television, commercials, and video games. Students by arrangement per term will learn the three layers of sound for picture: dialog, • Recommended: MUSIC-121 or equivalent, MUSIC-122 music, and sound effects including Foley and ambiance. or equivalents Each of these layers will be discussed and worked on in This course presents the study of production concepts and depth through lab projects. CSU arranging techniques for a variety of digital instrument sounds. Students will participate in listening, reading, dis- cussion, and arranging exercises to help develop profession- MUSX-181 Introduction to the Music Industry al-sounding digital arrangements. CSU 3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent MUSX-270 Advanced Digital Audio Techniques This course presents an introduction to the music industry, 3 units SC including its evolution, corporate structure, and legal prac- • 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/36 hours laboratory tices. Topics include record production, music publishing, by arrangement per term marketing, use of music in film, television, and advertising, • Recommended: MUSX-176 and MUSX-177 or equiva- touring, development and implementation of business plan, lents and career strategies. C-ID: CMUS 140X, CSU This course provides students the opportunity to learn advanced digital audio techniques utilizing various digital audio software. Topics will include audio manipulation, digital signal processing, mixing, vocal effect chains, program- ming drums, drum mixing, sampling, loops, and advanced MIDI. CSU

MUSX-282 Songwriting II 3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: MUSX-182 or equivalent This course presents the continued study of the structural, rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and lyrical components of a song. Original compositions and performances are required of all students. CSU

MUSX-295 Occupational Work Experience Education in MUSX 2-4 units SC • May be repeated eight times • Variable hours • Note: In order to enroll in MUSX-295, students must be employed, register for the course, complete an online Employment Form, and participate in an orientation. Incomplete grades are not awarded for this course. MUSX-295 is supervised employment that extends classroom learning to the job site and relates to the student’s chosen field of study or area of career interest. Under the supervision of a college instructor, students will engage in on-the- job and other learning experiences that contribute to their employability skills and occupational or educational goals. Each unit represents five hours of work per week or 75 hours work per term. Students may earn up to a total of 16 in any combination of WRKX courses. Repetition allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. CSU

MUSX-296 Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education in MUSX 2-4 units SC • May be repeated eight times • Variable hours • Note: In order to enroll in the MUSX-296 course, students must be interning or volunteering, register for the course, complete an online Employment Form, and participate in an orientation. Incomplete grades are not awarded for this course. MUSX-296 is a supervised internship in a skilled or professional level assignment in the student’s major field of study or area of career interest. Under the supervision of a college instructor, students will engage in on-the-job and other learning experiences that contribute to their employability skills and occupational or educational goals. Internships may be paid, non-paid, or some partial compensation pro- vided. Each unit represents five hours of paid work or four hours of unpaid work per week or 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of unpaid work per term. Students may earn up to a total of 16 units in any combination of WRKX courses. Repetition allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. CSU

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