270 Introduction to the Music Industry (4, Sp) A survey of the music business with emphasis on distribution or recorded music, music publishing, performance rights societies, record companies, agents, personal managers and contracts. Open to music industry majors and minors only.
275ab Recording Arts Workshop (4,-4, FaSp) Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media. Open to recording arts and music industry majors only.
280 Communications in the Music Industry (4) A survey of the music industry communications including radio, television, film, satellite communications, records, compact disc, cassette, cable and any future forms of transmission and delivery systems.
286 Record Production Management (2, FaSp) Function of the record producer, studio procedures, music business law, union relations, artist management, copyright and publishing agreements, record company structure.
291 The Mixing Console (2, Fa) Professional mixing console design, layout, operation, mic preamps, switching, VCAs, automation, computerized recall. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b.
360 Introduction to Music Law (4) A study of entertainment law with a focus on the music industry. Areas of study include contracts, domestic practices, international practices, copyright protection, trademarks.
370 Distribution of Recorded Music and Music Publishing (4, Sp) A survey of various methods used to distribute music to the public. Record distribution, manufacturing, retail outlets, accounting, publishing and performance rights. Prerequisite: MUIN 360.
379ab Recording Studio Theory (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Basic electronic concepts needed to understand operational parameters of a state-of-the-art recording studio; schematics, interface, capacitance, resistance, and problem solving. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b.
380 Tape and Tape Recorders (2, Fa) Professional analog tape recorders and tape including tape composition, formats, head design, logic, and locator design and operation. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b.
385 Radio in the Music Industry (4, Fa) A survey of radio; its operation and effect on the music industry. Topics include advertising, playlists, program direction, FCC, networks, news, promotion, payola and format development. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
389 Digital Equipment and Recording (2, Fa) Digital equipment including computers, sequencers, digital signal processors, digital synthesizers, MIDI, and rotary and stationary digital recording. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b.
392 Acoustics and Speaker Design (2, Sp) Principles of acoustics relating to studio construction, wall treatment and furnishings; natural reverberation, speaker materials, passive and active crossovers, and time alignment. Prerequisite: MUIN 275b.
425 Live Music Production and Promotion (4) A survey of the presentation of the live musical experience. Both classical and popular concert presentation will be examined including venue selection, promotion and security. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
430 Artist Management and Development (4) A study of issues relating to the personal management of music artists including negotiating contracts, image, career development, agents, touring, merchandising, fees and duties. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
435 Manufacture and Distribution of Musical Products (4, Sp) An in-depth study of musical instrument manufacture and distribution in the United States. Topics covered include sheet music, instrument rentals, lessons and band operations. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
440 Arts Management (4, Fa) A survey of the management of non-profit and for-profit arts organizations with emphasis on funding, donor development tax status and promotion. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
442 Operation of the Radio Studio (2, Fa) An in-depth study of radio studio technical operations. Topics include consoles, microphones, transmission considerations, networks, satellites, and digital and analog production situations. Prerequisite: MUIN 275ab.
445 International Music Industry (4, Sp) A survey of international operations of music distribution, publishing, touring, law, promotion, customs and practices. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
447 Radio Management (4, Fa) An in-depth study of radio management including staffing, revenue management, program development, communications, regulations and international networking. Prerequisite: MUIN 385.
450 Practicum in Music Industry Issues (Internship) (2-4, max 8, FaSp) Field application of music industry theories and practices; part-time employment. Project jointly defined by student, employer and professor. Junior or senior standing. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: MUIN 370.
475abx Recording Arts Workshop (a: 2-4, Fa; b: 2-4, Sp) Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media. Not available for credit to recording arts or music industry majors.
477 Remote Recording Techniques (2, Sp) Special problems of location recording; specialized equipment; microphone design and operation. Prerequisite: MUIN 380.
478 Advanced Multichannel Remix (2-4) Special problems of multichannel remixing with simultaneous audio re-processing. Album, film, television and multimedia formats will be covered. Prerequisite: MUIN 291, MUIN 380.
493 Audio Signal Processing Equipment (2, FaSp) Principles and design characteristics of digital and analog signal processing equipment including plate and digital reverbs, synchronizers, digital editing systems and mastering systems. Prerequisite: MUIN 291, MUIN 380.
494 Classical Music Recording (4, FaSm) Principles of classical music recording with emphasis on history, equipment, techniques, and locations. Differences in orchestral, choral, opera, and small ensemble recording.
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