MUSM 110    The Business of Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course presents an overview of the many aspects of today's music industry, including copyrights, music publishing, recording artist contracts, royalties, advances, licensing music for movies and television, artist management, talent agents, touring, merchandising, producers and other personnel, band membership and issues, and contracts and riders.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 27      24936
On-Campus

MUSM 115    The Development and Management of an Independent Record Label    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 110 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides students with a detailed study of the creation and day-to-day management of a music company to release their own music or the music of others. Topics include: locating talent, staffing, budgets, contracts, record-keeping, CD production and packaging, legalities and copyright issues, departments of a record label, developing marketing strategies and schedules, publicity, promotion, channels of distribution, working with vendors and suppliers, and understanding today's music consumer. This course may be taken two times for credit, provided different topics are taken.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 25      27298
On-Campus

MUSM 116    Legal Aspects Of The Music Industry    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course course covers the following legal issues involved with the Music Industry: Fair Use, First Use, joint works, copyright, trademarks and service marks, music publishing, licensing, recording agreements, contracts, ownership of master recordings, grants of rights, webcasting, and work-for-hire.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 34      31639
On-Campus

MUSM 306    Live Sound Reinforcement    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The course presents an introduction to live sound mixing directed toward employment in the sound reinforcement industry and in operating sound systems in concert venues, churches and other fixed installations. Students will develop skills in operating mixing consoles, speaker placement, microphone techniques, room equalization, reverb, delay, and other effects (gate/compressor/limiters etc.). Students will learn practical techniques for getting the best concert sound. Either this course or MUSM 342 may be used as the prerequisite for MUSM 344.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:20PM-08:25PM   LEC   S.Pankratz           SCC MAIN AUD 27      27282
M            08:35PM-10:45PM   LAB   S.Pankratz           SCC MAIN AUD 27      
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
LAB TBA refers to additional hours of Lab per week to be arranged
On-Campus

MUSM 320    Contemporary Songwriting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the process of writing popular songs, including writing lyrics, designing instrumental and vocal arrangements, studying melodic and harmonic skills, learning popular song forms, analyzing musical styles, and creating lead sheets.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 21      24938
On-Campus

MUSM 321    Contemporary Songwriting    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 320 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers advanced processes of popular songwriting, including production and song evaluation, lyrical interpretation, publishing songs, and the songwriters' marketing system.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 21      24944
On-Campus

MUSM 330    Introduction to MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUFHL 320 or MUIVI 345 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 36 hours LAB
Description: This in an introductory course to the fields of music technology and desktop music production. Students will utilize contemporary computer, software, and electronic instrument technology to create music of diverse styles and genres.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29656
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Sa           09:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      29660
Sa           11:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Th           06:30PM-08:20PM   LEC   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29664
Th           08:30PM-09:20PM   LAB   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
LAB TBA refers to additional Lab per week to be arranged
On-Campus

MUSM 331    Intermediate MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 330 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 36 hours LAB
Description: This course builds on skills learned in MUSM 330 and concentrates on more advanced electronic arranging techniques using computers, synthesizers, and music notation software. Through a series of MIDI projects, students learn how various instruments are combined and mixed to create demo recordings in various styles of music.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29668
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Sa           09:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      29672
Sa           11:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Th           06:30PM-08:20PM   LEC   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29676
Th           08:30PM-09:20PM   LAB   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
LAB TBA refers to additional Lab per week to be arranged
On-Campus

MUSM 336    Music Project Studio    1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUSM 331 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a lab course for students who have completed MUSM 331, Intermediate MIDI, and who want to work on a creative project independently. A typical project could include completing a demo recording utilizing the MIDI and audio resources at the college. Students would work independently, but confer with faculty during the course of the project and present their final work at the end of the semester for critique and evaluation. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29680
Th           06:30PM-09:20PM   LAB   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      29684
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      29682
On-Campus

MUSM 340    Introduction To Desktop Audio    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course covers basic audio techniques used at computer workstations for the creation of music and dialog soundtracks for film, multimedia, and the internet. Some of the areas covered include acoustics, microphone techniques, desktop multimedia, and internet and desktop video presentations.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            03:30PM-04:20PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 8       25922
M            04:30PM-05:30PM   LAB   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 8       
On-Campus

MUSM 342    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to audio engineering in the recording studio including multi-track recording, microphone selection and use, mixing console, signal processing, and four-track demo production. MUSM 342 is the first semester course in the audio production degree program.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            03:00PM-06:10PM   LEC   S.Pankratz           SCC MAIN AUD 27      24932
W            06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Villec             SCC MAIN AUD 27      24934
On-Campus

MUSM 344    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 306 or 342 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This lecture and "hands-on" lab class builds on topics covered in MUSM 342 and MUSM 306. It uses 8-track recording techniques utilizing the Alesis ADAT Digital Recorder and the Mackie 8-bus Mixer. Basic, as well as advanced, microphone techniques, acoustics, recording studio design, mixing, monitoring, and audio measurement are covered. Students have the opportunity to engineer live studio recording sessions during class.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   J.Villec             SCC MAIN AUD 25      27286
M            08:15PM-10:25PM   LAB   J.Villec             SCC MAIN AUD 25      
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
LAB TBA refers to additional hours of Lab per week to be arranged
On-Campus

MUSM 351    Analog Recording Consoles and Tape Machines    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This is a lecture/lab course in 24-track analog recording studio equipment and operation. Topics of study will include the operation of equipment used in the SCC A-225 Control Room including the Otari Series 54 Recording Console and the Otari MX-80 24-track analog tape recorder. Proper operation of this equipment in a professional work environment will be emphasized.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
TTh          05:40PM-06:30PM   LEC   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     32321
TTh          06:40PM-08:00PM   LAB   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     
NEW SECTION - as of 04/15/09
On-Campus

MUSM 354    Recording Sessions Workshop    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: MUSM 350 or 351
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides practical hands-on recording session experience in many styles of music for second-year audio recording students in the commercial music program. Students complete a number of recording sessions under real world situations. Students take responsibility for all studio functions, such as engineer, producer, tape operator, production assistant, studio manager, and promotion staff. This course may be taken four times for credit, provided different topics are taken. This course must be taken twice to fulfill degree and certificate requirements.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
W            05:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 25      27986
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 25      
On-Campus

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
W            05:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 25      27990
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 25      
On-Campus

MUSM 355    Advanced Microphone Techniques and Analog Session Outboard Gear    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: MUSM 354
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: MUSM 355 offers the student a wide ranging discussion of microphone techniques used in a variety of recording sessions. In conjunction with examining microphone techniques, the course will explore the use of outboard equipment, such as limiters, compressors, and equalizers in the context of the studio recording session.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
TTh          05:40PM-06:45PM   LEC   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     31640
TTh          06:55PM-08:15PM   LAB   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: MUSM 344
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course is conducted in the Music Department's Mac computer lab. It is an introductory course to Digidesign⿿s Pro Tools digital audio workstation software application. This is the first course offering as part of the College's Digidesign Certified Training Location alliance. This course trains students in the basic operation of Pro Tools LE. Students learn how to record, edit, and mix music and MIDI within the Pro Tools application.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
MW           03:00PM-04:30PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 21      27994
On-Campus

MUSM 362    Studio Mixdown Techniques    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350 and 354 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course instructs students in the methods used to create professional multi-track mixes in the Music Department's 24-track control room. Advanced techniques in equalization, spatial placement, mixing console automation, and reverberation are investigated. Student's lab work is regularly presented in class for critical evaluation. On a number of occasions outside professionals in the field are invited to speak and demonstrate their techniques to the class. A routine component of the class is exercises to develop "Critical Listening" skills in the students.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
M            05:00PM-07:05PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     27294
M            07:15PM-10:35PM   LAB   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     
On-Campus

MUSM 368    Advanced Audio Lab - Independent Project    1 Unit

Prerequisite: MUSM 366 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This is a lab course for students who have completed MUSM 366 - Pro Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools, and who want to work on a creative project independently. A typical project could include completing a demo recording utilizing the audio resources at the the college. Students would work independently but confer with faculty during the course of the project and present their final work at the end of the semester for critique and evaluation. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
M            05:00PM-10:30PM   LAB   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     29574
On-Campus

MUSM 495    Independent Studies in Music Specializations in Music    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent Studies in Music Specializations offers students a chance to do research that is more typical of students in advanced audio production, song-writing, arranging, or music business courses.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   J.Villec              TBA TBA             33360
On-Campus