Music Studio (MUS) Courses

MUSIC STUDIO (MUS)

2000 - 2001 Bulletin Information

MUS 202 Diction for Singers I 1 cr

The development of skills in the proper enunciation of the English and Italian languages as used in singing.

MUS 203 Diction for Singers II 1 cr

The development of skills in the proper enunciation of the German and French languages as used in singing. To develop skills in singing in English with various dialects and foreign accents. Prerequisite: MUS 202.

MUS 204 Introduction to Music Business 3 cr

A general overview of the music industry is the primary objective of the course. Some emphasis will be placed on career options.

MUS 421 Music, Sound and Multimedia 2 cr

To familiarize students with the techniques and materials for incorporating sound and music in the Wintel and Macintosh multimedia environments. Topics to be addressed will include making music with and without MIDI, sound resources, special effects, commercial libraries and sounds, digital sequencing, authoring environment, and legal issues.

MUS 422 Sequencing 2 cr

To familiarize students with professional-level music sequencing software, hardware, and techniques. Students will gain practical skills with MIDI recording, playback, and editing.

MUS 490 Special Topics in Music Technology 1-3 cr

To introduce students to fundamental techniques and materials for working with studio-quality sound, hardware, and software. Topics will be drawn from: MIDI/music networks, graphic notation, MIDI controllers/ sequences, sampling basics, and film and video synchronization fundamentals. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisites: MUS 421, 422 or consent of the instructor.

MUS 521 Music, Sound and Multimedia 3 cr

To familiarize students with the techniques and materials for incorporating sound and music intro Multimedia environment. Topics to be addressed include making music with and without MIDI, sound resources, special effects, commercial libraries and sounds. Digital Sequencing, Authoring Environments, and legal issues.

MUS 522 MIDI and MIDI Controllers 3 cr

To familiarize students with the Musical Instrument Digital Interface Protocol and the functions of the MIDI Controllers. Prerequisite: MUS 521 or permission of instructor.

MUS 590 Special Topics in Music Technology 1-3 cr

Special topics in Music Technology. May be repeated for a maximum of nine hours credit when content varies. Prerequisite: MUS 522 or consent of instructor.