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 23-Dec 18
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 27      17463
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 34      19511
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   G.Beatrice           SCC MAIN AUD 25      18701
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 23-Dec 18
M            06:20PM-08:30PM   LEC   S.Pankratz           SCC MAIN AUD 27      18693
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 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 21      17464
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 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 21      17467
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 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20068
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Sa           09:00AM-11:00AM   LEC   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      20070
Sa           11:10AM-01:10PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Th           06:30PM-08:20PM   LEC   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20072
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 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20074
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Sa           09:00AM-11:00AM   LEC   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      20076
Sa           11:10AM-01:10PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

Th           06:30PM-08:20PM   LEC   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20078
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 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 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20080
Th           06:30PM-09:20PM   LAB   R.Graham             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20082
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   M.Crain              SCC MAIN AUD 21      20081
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 multimedia and the internet. Some of the areas covered include acoustics, microphone techniques, desktop multimedia, internet and desktop video presentations.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            03:30PM-04:25PM   LEC   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 8       17973
M            04:35PM-05:35PM   LAB   W.Yuponce            SCC MAIN AUD 8       
On-Campus

MUSM 342    Recording Studio Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
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 and may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            03:00PM-06:10PM   LEC   S.Pankratz           SCC MAIN AUD 27      17461
W            06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Villec             SCC MAIN AUD 27      17462
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. Two hours per week of outside lab work are required of students during the second half of the semester.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
M            06:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   J.Villec             SCC MAIN AUD 25      18695
M            08:30PM-10:35PM   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 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 a lecture/lab class in 24-track analog recording studio equipment and operations. Topics of study will be the operation of all equipment used in the SCC control room including the recording console, console automation, 24-track analog tape machine, and a wide variety of outboard equipment used in studio recording. Heavy emphasis is placed on studio signal flow.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     18697
TTh          06:30PM-07:50PM   LAB   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 225     
On-Campus

MUSM 354    Recording Sessions Workshop    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: MUSM 350.
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 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 must be taken twice for the Audio Production degree. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 23-Oct 17
W            05:00PM-07:00PM   LEC   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 25      19069
W            07:10PM-10:15PM   LAB   H.Rood               SCC MAIN AUD 25      
On-Campus

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 18-Dec 12
W            05:00PM-07:00PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 25      19071
W            07:10PM-10:15PM   LAB   J.Altmann             TBA TBA             
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better.
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 fully 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. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 23-Oct 17
MW           03:00PM-04:30PM   LEC   M.Foley              SCC MAIN AUD 21      19073
On-Campus

MUSM 357    Pro Tools 110 Intermediate Pro Tools    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 344 and 356 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course offers intermediate level instruction in the skills needed to operate Digidesign's Pro Tools LE digital audio workstation hardware and software applications. This course trains students in recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI within the Pro Tools environment. It is conducted in the Music Department's Mac computer lab.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 18-Dec 12
MW           03:00PM-04:30PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 21      20014
On-Campus

MUSM 362    Studio Mixdown Techniques    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350 and MUSM 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. The course may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 18-Dec 12
M            05:00PM-07:25PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     18699
M            07:30PM-10:45PM   LAB   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     
On-Campus

MUSM 366    Pro Tools 201, Advanced Pro Tools    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: MUSM 350, 354, and 356 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This is the second course offering as part of the SCC, Digidesign Certified Training Location alliance. Pro Tools 201 focuses on a foundation of skills needed to competently operate a Pro Tools TDM system in a professional environment. This course may be taken two times for credit. The third course needed to become a Certified Pro Tools Operator is not offered at SCC. The third course is offered at off-campus private learning centers.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 18-Dec 12
TTh          03:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     20015
TTh          04:15PM-05:40PM   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 18-Dec 12
M            05:00PM-10:30PM   LAB   J.Altmann            SCC MAIN AUD 225     20017
On-Campus