MUSM 110    The Business of Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the processes of the music industry. This includes record contracts as well as the duties and responsibilities of record producers, agents, managers, and performing artists.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 580      16086
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 536A     32153

MUSM 111    The Business of Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 110 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The course covers the fundamentals and organization of the music business. This includes the duties of attorneys, publishers, and radio stations regarding musical and financial matters. The course also defines and analyzes publishing agreements, merchandising contracts, trademark and servicemark points, as well as radio and record-industry relations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 580      31349

MUSM 113    The Business of Music/Promotion    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the process of music promotion. Topics include definitions of promotion, developing media/industry fan lists, and assembling a promotion packet. The course also discusses current internet strategies and new technologies developed for promotion. In addition, a campaign for album release and distribution is discussed and planned. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 580      21646

MUSM 334    Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUFHL 321 or MUIVI 340.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving use of professional music software and MIDI electronic instruments. Various music hardware options, including keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, computers and drum machines, will be explored. A series of MIDI projects will cover music sequencing, notation, and CAI (computer-assisted instruction) software. Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          03:00PM-03:25PM   LEC   M.Crain              ARC MAIN Rm 526      17616
TTh          03:30PM-04:50PM   LAB   M.Crain              ARC MAIN Rm 526      

MUSM 342    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the first course in a four-part series and covers entry level techniques in audio/music production, studio design, and recording console functions. It also covers microphone fundamentals and applications, multi-track recording, and MIDI concepts. Field trips are required. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 580      16822
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 580      16830
MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 580      
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   R.Johnson            ARC MAIN Rm 580      18738
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   R.Johnson            ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   R.Johnson            ARC MAIN Rm 580      16826
MW           08:00PM-09:20PM   LAB   R.Johnson            ARC MAIN Rm 580      

MUSM 344    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the second course in a four-part series and covers techniques of audio recording, MIDI fundamentals, and remote recordings. It also focuses on mixdown session techniques, outboard gear application and studio design. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 536A     16834
TTh          11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   M.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 536A     

MUSM 350    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the third course in a four-part series and covers the techniques and tools for managing a recording studio. Topics include studio design, personnel selection, equipment budgeting, business basics, and operation of 24 track recording equipment.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Shearer            ARC MAIN Rm 536A     17612
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   K.Shearer            ARC MAIN Rm 536A     

MUSM 352    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the fourth course in a four-part series and covers techniques of engineering live music and audio in recording sessions. It is designed for recording engineers seeking careers in audio and post production. Techniques of analog and digital recording, mixdown, synchronizing audio and video, and management of sessions will be covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 536A     21648
MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   E.Chun               ARC MAIN Rm 536A     

MUSM 356    Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 342 (Recording Studio Techniques) with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to Digidesign's Pro Tools digital audio workstation software application. Basic Pro Tools principles, including how to complete a Pro Tools project from initial set up to final mixdown are covered. It includes how to record, edit, and mix music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) tracks within the Pro Tools LE application. This course is the first in a series of four courses leading to certification as a Pro Tools Operator. It may be taken twice for credit using different software versions.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
MW           04:30PM-06:00PM   LEC   F.Cook               ARC MAIN Rm 526      23106

MUSM 357    Pro Tools 110 Intermediate Pro Tools    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 356 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This is an intermediate course in Digidesign¿s Pro Tools digital audio workstation hardware and software application. Concepts and skills needed to operate large sessions in a project studio environment are covered. It includes managing large track counts, multiple channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs, and the use of specialized plug-ins for specific music and post-production tasks. This course is the second in a series of four courses leading to certification as a Pro Tools Operator. It may be taken twice for credit using different software versions.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   F.Cook               ARC MAIN Rm 526      31342