Fall 2018 Class Schedule (ARC)
TTh | 09:00AM-10:20AM | LEC | E.Chun | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A | 10029 | Textbook |
MW | 10:30AM-11:50AM | LEC | E.Chun | ARC MAIN FineArts 512 | 11290 | Textbook |
MUSM 112 The Business of Music/Artist Management 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the definitions, duties, and agreements of artist management. Topics include the functions of a personal manager, guidelines to career planning, choosing managers and clients, record company negotiations, and selecting other team players. It also analyzes the personal manager agreement and how to organize an artist's tour.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TTh | 10:30AM-11:50AM | LEC | E.Chun | ARC MAIN FineArts 537A | 11120 | Textbook |
MUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUFHL 321 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the processes of the songwriting industry in popular music today, including instrumental and vocal arrangements in jazz, pop, and rock musical styles. Other related topics such as lyrics, formation of melodies and harmonies, popular music form, and musical notation are covered. (C-ID CMUS 150X)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TTh | 12:00PM-01:20PM | LEC | E.Chun | ARC MAIN FineArts 547 | 10482 | Textbook |
MUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 120 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the processes of writing popular songs, including lyric evaluation, song forms, and music styles. Production techniques, publishing, and marketing strategies are also included.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TTh | 12:00PM-01:20PM | LEC | E.Chun | ARC MAIN FineArts 547 | 10483 | Textbook |
MUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include basic sound system theory and its application. It also covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance and touring. Field trips may be required. (C-ID CMUS 120X)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
MW | 09:00AM-09:50AM | LEC | R.Johnson | ARC MAIN FineArts 548 | 10488 | Textbook |
MW | 09:50AM-10:20AM | LAB | R.Johnson | ARC MAIN FineArts 548 |
MUSM 295 Independent Studies in Music Specializations in Music 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: Independent Study is an opportunity for the student to extend classroom experience in this subject, while working independently of a formal classroom situation. Independent study is an extension of work offered in a specific class in the college catalog. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed the basic regular catalog course at American River College. They must also discuss the study with a professor in this subject and secure approval. Only one independent study for each catalog course will be allowed.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TBA | TBA | LAB | M.VanRegenmorter | TBA TBA | 20457 | Textbook |
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 introductory course examines the terminology, hardware, software, techniques, and concepts related to using Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and associated music technology. It surveys the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording, as well as hardware and software platforms. (C-ID CMUS 100X)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
T | 03:00PM-03:50PM | LEC | R.Johnson | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 | 10486 | Textbook |
T | 04:00PM-04:50PM | LAB | R.Johnson | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 |
Th | 03:00PM-04:50PM | LAB | R.Johnson | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 |
MUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques I 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 of Recording Studio Techniques. It covers entry-level techniques in audio/music production, microphone fundamentals and applications, studio equipment, recording console functions, and multitrack recording procedures. Field trips may be required. (C-ID CMUS 130X)
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TTh | 08:00AM-08:50AM | LEC | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 537A | 10225 | Textbook |
TTh | 09:00AM-10:20AM | LAB | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 537A |
MW | 10:30AM-11:20AM | LEC | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 537A | 10227 | Textbook |
MW | 11:30AM-12:50PM | LAB | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 537A |
MUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques II 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 of Recording Studio Techniques. It covers intermediate techniques of audio and music production, and introduces mixdown session techniques, outboard gear application, remote recording, and studio design. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TTh | 10:30AM-11:20AM | LEC | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A | 10229 | Textbook |
TTh | 11:30AM-12:50PM | LAB | M.VanRegenmorter | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A |
MUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques III 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 of Recording Studio Techniques. Topics include studio design and management principles, managing and organizing sessions, and recording, editing, and mixing in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) environment. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
MW | 01:30PM-02:20PM | LEC | B.Duffey | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A | 10484 | Textbook |
MW | 02:30PM-03:50PM | LAB | B.Duffey | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A |
MUSM 352 Recording Studio Techniques IV 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 350 and 356 with grades 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 on Recording Studio Techniques. It covers advanced techniques of audio engineering and is designed for recording engineers seeking careers in audio and post production. It includes advanced concepts of analog and digital recording, mixdown, surround sound, synchronizing audio to video, and mastering. Field trips may be required.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
MW | 10:30AM-11:20AM | LEC | B.Duffey | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A | 11745 | Textbook |
MW | 11:30AM-12:50PM | LAB | B.Duffey | ARC MAIN FineArts 536A |
MUSM 356 Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to Avid'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. Topics also include how to record, edit, and mix music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) tracks within the Pro Tools application. This course is the first in a series of courses leading to multiple Avid Pro Tools certifications.
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 25-Oct 17
M | 04:00PM-07:15PM | LEC | F.Cook | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 | 11221 | Textbook |
W | 04:00PM-07:05PM | LEC | F.Cook | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 | 12269 | Textbook |
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-level course in Avid'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. Topics also include 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 courses leading to multiple Avid Pro Tools certifications.
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 18-Dec 14
M | 04:00PM-07:15PM | LEC | F.Cook | ARC MAIN FineArts 526 | 11248 | Textbook |
MUSM 495 Independent Studies in Music Specializations 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: Independent Study is an opportunity for students to extend classroom experience in this subject, while working independently of a formal classroom situation. Independent study is an extension of work offered in a specific class in the college catalog. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed the basic regular catalog course at American River College. They must also discuss the study with a professor in this subject and secure approval. Only one independent study for each catalog course will be allowed.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 25-Dec 20
TBA | TBA | LAB | M.VanRegenmorter | TBA TBA | 13641 | Textbook |
Updated: December 14, 2018