Music Studio (MUS) Courses

MUSIC STUDIO (MUS)

1998-1999 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 environments, 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/sequencers, sampling basics, and film and video
synchronization fundamentals. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. Prerequisites:
MUS 421, MUS 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 into 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.

Department of Music

College of Arts and Sciences