Music

MUS 101: Theory I

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 103 and MUS 129 or appropriate level of piano class.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

Chord spelling and four-part writing (voice leading) are emphasized. Models of the 18th and 19th centuries are integrated with contemporary theoretical practices. First in four-semester sequence which prepares students for admission and success in upper-division university music programs.

MUS 102: Theory II

Units: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 101.
Advisory: MUS 129 or appropriate level piano class; MUS 104.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

Following MUS 101, this course furthers the study of harmony in traditional as well as contemporary practices. All extensions and voicing options are incorporated into chorale style writing and analysis. Basic arranging procedures are integrated within practical writing assignments.

MUS 103: Musicianship

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 101 and MUS 129 or appropriate level piano class.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Ear training for both the major and non-major. This course gives an aural foundation to the theory presented in those classes including pitch, duration major-minor scales, formal melody writing and simple principles.

MUS 104: Intermediate Musicianship

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 103.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 102 and MUS 129 or appropriate level piano class.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Intermediate ear training for both the major and non-major, this course is strongly recommended for students enrolled in theory classes. It provides an aural foundation to the theory presented in those classes.

MUS 105: Music Fundamentals

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

Music Fundamentals is a basic music theory course during which students develop skill at reading, writing, and listening to music. Students study the elements of music including melody, rhythm, and harmony and learn to apply musical concepts and skills to notating and listening to music.

MUS 108: Music for Elementary Teachers

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course introduces future teachers to the basic concepts and skills of music, and their use in the elementary school classroom. It includes strategies for teaching and methods of integrating music into elementary school curriculum. This class is specifically designed for non-music majors.

MUS 109: Beginning Music Theory Through Guitar

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

Music theory is taught through guitar applications. Melody, rhythm, harmony, scales, improvisation, chord theory, and fingerboard will be covered. This course is specially designed for guitarists who want to understand rudimentary music theory and apply it to guitar.

MUS 113: Musics in Multicultural America

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

A comparative and integrative study of the multicultural musical styles of the United States, this course includes the musics of Native Americans, European Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latino Americans, and Asian Americans, from their historical roots to the present. It approaches American music with rigor and requiring critical thinking through in-depth analysis of the socio-economic and historic backgrounds of distinctive American styles.

MUS 114: History of Rock and Roll

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course surveys the history of rock and roll from its origin in American popular music to the present. It relates the stylistic changes that have occurred in rock and roll to the social events that surround them. The course also examines historic and current rock subcultures and the attitudes surrounding them.

MUS 115: History and Appreciation of Western Music

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in MUS 115, MUS 115H, MUS 117, or MUS 118.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course introduces students to the canon of Western classical music through a survey of great composers from the medieval period to the present. Methods include historical analysis of each style period and extensive guided listening. The course also considers sociological influences upon art and music. Students are required to attend live classical music performances. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: No credit if taken after MUS 117 or 118.

MUS 115H: History and Appreciation of Western Music (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in MUS 115, MUS 115H, MUS 117, or MUS 118.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This honors course offers highly motivated students an intense introduction to the canon of Western classical music through a survey of great composers from the medieval period to the present. Methods include historical analysis of each style period and extensive guided listening. The course emphasizes understanding the impact of cultural, sociological, and other influences upon the development of Western classical music. Students are required to attend live classical music performances. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: No credit if taken after MUS 117 or 118. Credit for MUS 115 or 115H.

MUS 116: A Survey of World Music

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This ethno-musicological exploration of indigenous music cultures around the world assists students in developing an understanding and appreciation for indigenous musical styles. The course presents music of Native America, Asia, India, Africa, South and Central Americas, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. It emphasizes listening and developing skills needed to distinguish various musical styles and instrumentation. Students are required to attend live world music performances.

MUS 117: Music Appreciation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course examines elements of music, aesthetics, and style through listening and analyzing music from its earliest history through the Baroque period. Important historical periods and works of important composers are used to develop understanding and enjoyment. Attendance at designated concerts and listening laboratory assignments are required.

MUS 118: Music Appreciation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course studies musical styles, color, form, and other elements to develop appreciation of music from 1800 to the present. Important historical periods and works of composers are studied. Attendance at designated local concerts and listening laboratory assignments are required.

MUS 119: History of Jazz

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course assists students in developing an appreciation and respect for jazz and blues as original and uniquely American art forms. The topic, viewed through historical, cultural, and sociological lenses, focuses upon the evolutionary development of the music and the artists responsible for its creation. Students gain an understanding of basic and jazz-specific musical concepts as well as the rich history of this purely American music. The course emphasizes listening. Students are required to attend live jazz performances.

MUS 120: Beginning Keyboard/Piano I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

This beginning class in piano develops piano skills through the use of standard songs and appropriate level piano literature. Course includes music fundamentals of notation, scales, and chords. This is the first of a four-semester sequence.

MUS 121: Beginning Keyboard/Piano II

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 120 or audition on first class meeting day.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Continuing keyboard performance training and study of rudimentary music theory, this course involves scales, arpeggios, and chords in specialized keys, including construction of triads, 7th chords, and inversions. Students play chords, diatonic and chromatic modulations, basic transposition, and study appropriate keyboard literature. This is the second semester of a four-semester sequence.

MUS 129: Keyboarding for Music Majors

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Knowledge and skills of piano for all music majors. Students learn to play scales, arpeggios, chords, and improvisations. Emphasis is given to construction of triads, 7th chords, other extended chords and their inversions. Students practice building chords and modulations both diatonically and chromatically. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 130: Beginning Guitar

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1004.00)

This course provides fundamental guitar performance training through music reading for students with no or limited formal guitar education. Topics include music theory, guitar ergonomics, musicianship skills, and basic performance in an ensemble and as a soloist. Students are required to attend a live music concert.

MUS 131: Intermediate/Advanced Guitar

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 130 or audition held at first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1004.00)

This continuation of MUS 130 focuses on technical studies in chord progression types, barre chord voicings/identification, transposition, blues improvisation, and chord voicing in song arrangements. It includes case-study project songs spotlighting various barre chords, chord progressions, and common chord/bass line patterns. Song materials feature blues, rock, popular, and folk styles. Attendance at a live music concert is required. (May be repeated two times.)

MUS 138: Beginning Classical Guitar

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of basic techniques and performance for classical guitar. Students learn to read basic pitches and rhythms on all six strings of the guitar up through the fifth fret as well as basic musical notation as seen in the classical guitar repertoire. Students are required to attend a live music concert.

MUS 139: Intermediate/Advanced Classical Guitar

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 138 or audition at first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course continues the study of classical guitar at the intermediate-advanced level. Students learn to read pitches and rhythms up through the ninth position as well as advanced musical notation as seen in the classical guitar repertoire. Students are required to attend a live music concert. Students develop increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. (May be repeated two times.)

MUS 141: Vocal Fundamentals

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour. (1004.00)

Voice class addresses functional techniques in singing for students seeking to develop specific vocal and musical abilities. Areas covered include breathing, voice placement, diction, phrasing, and interpretation. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 144: Applied Music

Units: .5
Prerequisites: For advanced music performers by audition only at the first class meeting.
Corequisite: MUS 145.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
(1004.00)

Advanced study of performance technique for instrumentalists and vocalists, coordinated with recitals. Students study musical performance technique, historical performance practice, and effective programming with master teachers. (May be repeated one time.)

MUS 145: Performance Lab

Units: .5
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 1 hour. (1004.00)

Techniques for individual study on an instrument or voice are explored and are coordinated with class performances and formal recitals. This course may be taken with the enrichment option which places students in a small instrumental or vocal ensemble. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 150: Jazz Lab Band

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course focuses on the study and performance of stage band literature from the Big Band Era to the present. Ensemble performance, musicianship, tone production, phrasing, articulation, breath control, sight-reading, and correct stylistic interpretations will be emphasized. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 153: Jazz Improvisations

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice jazz theory by studying standards from the jazz repertoire and exercising the skills to build an improvised solo on those standards and their chord structures. (May be repeated one time.)

MUS 155: College-Community Concert Band

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This class includes study and performance of standard concert band literature. It emphasizes ensemble skills, musicianship, sight-reading, and correct stylistic interpretations. Members will be expected to participate in public performances. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 158: Special Ensemble Project

Units: .5-1.5
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 1.50 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 4.50 hours. (1004.00)

This class is designed to meet for short-term projects including, but not limited to, summer instrumental and vocal study groups, pit orchestra support, tape development as music background, and guest artist support. Most of these projects culminate in public performances.

MUS 159: Instrumental Ensemble

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Open to all students with instrumental proficiency wishing to participate in small instrumental ensembles. Students desiring to play in quartets, trios, quintets, etc. are encouraged to consult with the instructor. Ensembles will be set up by the instructor depending on the instrumentation. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 161: Masterworks Chorale

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

Students receive instruction in choral music and vocal production with an emphasis on breath control, sight-reading, ensemble singing, diction, and musicianship. The study of secular and sacred music is included. Concerts, the product of the class, are often combined with orchestra.

MUS 162: Contemporary Vocal Ensemble

Units: .5
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: DNCE 161. (Enroll in MUS 162 first, then DNCE 161.)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 1.50 hours. (1004.00)

Students who enroll in this course will be in the MiraCosta College Show Choir. They sing a wide variety of commercial music including pop, rock, swing, jazz, country, and other contemporary styles. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 163: Commercial Arts Ensemble

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

The Commercial Arts Ensemble builds skills in preparation and performance of commercial (pop) music styles. The class is open to singers, rhythm section members, and sound and recording technicians. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 164: Musical Theater Ensemble

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course represents the musical component of college's musical theater production. The singing cast is selected by audition. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 165: College Choral Chamber Ensemble

Units: 2
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

Traditional and contemporary choral music is studied through choral ensemble rehearsal and performance. The MCC Chamber Chorale presents concerts and festivals on campus and throughout the community. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 166: Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Units: 2
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

Classic and contemporary vocal jazz ensemble repertoire is studied through vocal jazz ensemble rehearsal and performance. Students will present concerts and festivals on campus and throughout the community as well as concert tours. Secondary emphasis is placed on listening, improvisation, and solo singing skills as well. (May be repeated three times; formerly MUS 296-8.)

MUS 170: College-Community Symphonic Orchestra

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This class includes study and performance of orchestral literature from the 17th century to the present. Open to college students and community musicians wishing to develop a further understanding of music through symphonic ensemble playing. Members are expected to participate in concert presentations. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 175: Classical Guitar Ensemble

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

This course covers classical guitar techniques and emphasizes small and large ensembles. Students explore and perform music from all periods, including Renaissance, Baroque, folk, classical, and romantic. Students are required to attend a live music concert. Students use different literature and develop more advanced performance skills with each repetition. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 176: Guitar Orchestra

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

A study of and instruction in classical guitar as applied to orchestral ensemble, this class is designed to promote a higher music reading proficiency. The majority of music covered will be for orchestral ensemble. All periods of music will be covered. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 181: Recording Arts I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This first in a sequence of four recording-arts courses provides an overview of recording music technology. It introduces the physics of sound and covers sound processing equipment, microphones, and recording-studio logistics.

MUS 182: Recording Arts II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 181.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. (1005.00)

This lecture-lab course applies concepts covered in MUS 181 in a hands-on, laboratory environment. It covers basic recording production and management procedures. Specifics include organizational factors in preliminary studio production planning, communication factors between producers, studio musicians and recording engineers. Also, strategies and techniques for multi-track recording are covered. Fundamental studio equipment will be introduced, studied, and used in the context of multi-track recording. Students will have access to the recording studio to fulfill assignments and/or record their own projects.

MUS 183: Computerized Audio Production I: MIDI/Synthesizer

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. (1005.00)

This survey course explores the full range of MIDI capable equipment (including keyboard, effects professor, MIDI converters for guitar, samplers and personal computers) and associated production techniques for music composition, performance, and recording. In this introduction, students will learn to configure and use MIDI hardware and software applications.

MUS 184: Computerized Audio Production II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 183.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.

This course studies in-depth computer generated and controlled sound devices. Acoustics, sound synthesis, and digital sampling will be among technical topics covered. Programming will touch upon parametrical sound control, musical sequence structuring, and editing. Programming of sequences and drum machines in configuration with keyboards will be included. Students will use lab time to program integrated MIDI systems for purpose of music composition, recording, and performance.

MUS 185: Sound Reinforcement I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course is an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include theory and application of individual sound system components such as microphones, mixers, effects, and speaker systems. Students will apply principles to concert situations throughout the semester.

MUS 186: Sound Reinforcement II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 185.
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.

Advanced topics in sound system design, stage management/organization, and sound checks. Also covered are troubleshooting and repair, live concert recording and live concert interfacing with MIDI and video systems. Lab presents field opportunities for students to apply knowledge in concert situations.

MUS 192: Audio Equipment Maintenance

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in DRAM 192 or MUS 192.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. (1005.00)

This course introduces audio maintenance, calibration, and minor repair as well electronic building tips as they pertain to music and theatre. Students learn basic electronic principles and how they relate to matching audio components in various system design applications for recording and sound reinforcement. Topics include impedance matching, power rating, and parallel and series type wiring as well as hands-on work with basic electronic maintenance/repair kits. The course emphasizes safety issues with electricity.

MUS 198: Digital Audio Production

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 181.
Advisory: MUS 182.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. (1005.00)

This course is a hands-on survey of software, hardware, and procedures involved with digital audio presentations. Specific subject areas include past, present, and future technologies; compositional techniques; system organization and logic; and recording procedures.

MUS 199: Digital Audio Production II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 198.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.

This course is a hands-on, programmed study and application of Pro-Tools and related audio software. Specific subject areas include system organization and logic, operation of the software, configuration of the hardware, and advanced editing and production procedures.

MUS 201: Advanced Theory

Units: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 102.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 203 and MUS 129 or appropriate level of piano class.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

Continuation of harmonic practices through alternation, modulation, and chromaticism as applying to 17th, 18th and 19th century harmony in addition to modern extensions and substitute chords. Students compose and arrange projects in preparation for entrance exams in advanced music curriculum.

MUS 202: Advanced Theory

Units: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 201.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

A study of the compositional practices of the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, this course teaches students to write compositions in the styles of leading composers who used extended tonal and atonal styles. Study of historical context as well as the compositional techniques.

MUS 203: Advanced Musicianship

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 201.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Advanced ear training for both the major and non-major is recommended for students enrolled in theory classes. This course gives an aural foundation to the theory presented in those classes.

MUS 204: Advanced Musicianship

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 203.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Advanced ear training for the music major. This course presents the ear training skills needed for the study of advanced theory. It also focuses on the transfer competencies required by four-year institutions.

MUS 220: Intermediate Keyboard/Piano I

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 121 or instructor's consent.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1004.00)

This third course in a four-course sequence continues keyboard performance training and the study of intermediate musicianship skills. It includes more complex notation, scales, chords, transposition, and sight reading. Students develop intermediate-level piano performance skills using appropriate literature, and they study prominent piano composers and the different eras of piano literature. Students are required to attend a live professional piano performance.

MUS 221: Intermediate Keyboard/Piano II

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 220 or instructor's consent.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 2 hours. (1004.00)

Continuing keyboard performance training and study of advanced musicianship skills, this course includes advanced concepts and skills with regard to notation, scales, chords, piano solo music, and sight-reading. Advanced levels of improvisation and transposition are taught. Students develop advanced piano performance skills using appropriate literature. This is the fourth class in a four-semester sequence.

MUS 244: Applied Music II

Units: .5
Prerequisites: MUS 144. Open to music majors only who are making progress towards transfer. Students must audition at first class meeting.
Corequisite: MUS 145.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
(1004.00)

This course provides performance techniques on an instrument or voice and prepares music majors for entrance auditions at transfer schools. Study with master teachers culminates in recitals. (May be repeated one time.)

MUS 260: Songwriting I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course is a study and application of skills necessary for popular songwriting and presentation. Topics include melody, harmony, form, timbre, voicing, marketing, and demo creation. It is designed for students with existing musical abilities.

MUS 261: Songwriting II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 260.
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1004.00)

This course is a continuation of principles learned in Songwriting I. Specific topics are harmonic and rhythmic progressions, lyric writing, notation, and arrangement. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create an original song suitable for recording and live performance.

MUS 281: Recording Arts III

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 182.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. (1005.00)

This lecture-lab course involves an in-depth technical and applied study of special effects processing used in the context of the multi-track recording and mixdown phases of CD production. The use of equalization and time domain processing are examples of specific study areas. Students will use studio lab time to familiarize themselves with processing equipment. Post-production will also be studied to include mixdown techniques of multi-track recordings in preparation for CD mastering.

MUS 282: Recording Arts IV

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 281.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. (1005.00)

This course involves both musical and non-musical elements for final production of commercial music projects. Production teams work in multi-track recording facilities, generating various musical projects emphasizing commercial music as selected by the students.

MUS 283: Computerized Audio Production III

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 184.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.

Exploration of advanced MIDI systems. Students will learn to control various integrated MIDI system configurations through implementation of different MIDI applications in music composition, performance, and effects programming. Lab time is utilized for learning these applications.

MUS 284: Computerized Audio Production IV

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 283.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.

This course covers advanced exploration of MIDI systems. Students will integrate composition, editing, and post-production into a complex, multi-dimensional musical composition. Skills will include automation, plug-ins, and advanced data transfer. Lab time is utilized for learning these applications.

MUS 286: The Business of Music I

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1005.00)

A course designed to address the ever-changing needs of the music industry. Students will utilize knowledge of the history and infrastructure of the music industry to create a realistic plan for job placement in the field. The course provides students with an understanding of the professional components of the music business and enables them to function more competently in the field.

MUS 287: Business of Music II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 286.
Lecture 2 hours. (1004.00)

This course covers music business principles such as marketing, copyrights, musicians for hire, Muzak, sound-alikes, touring, artist relations, publishing, relationships with recording companies, and distribution contracts. Other areas of study include working with music attorneys and writing music for film, television, and multi-media.

MUS 290: Performance/Recording Project

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Laboratory 2 hours.

This course emphasizes the preparation of musical productions for recording in a studio and/or public performance. Considerable time will be spent exploring the possibilities and limitations of production for both the studio and the performance. Also designed for students wishing to produce original material. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1004.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

MUS 293: Topics in Music

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of MUS 293, MUS 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1004.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

MUS 294: Album/CD Production

Units: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 181.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour.

This course includes the composition, organization, performance, and production of an audio compact disc. Students will be involved in all stages of production from inception to final product. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 295: Concert Production

Units: 1
Prerequisites: By audition only at the first class meeting.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour. (1005.00)

A hands-on production class that focuses on departmental performances. Active student participation will be seen in administration, promotion, sponsor solicitation, correlation of entries, verbal and written communication with sponsors/entrants, and technical teams (audio, video, stage crew). This venue closely approximates real-world concert production. (May be repeated three times.)

MUS 296: Topics in Music

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of MUS 293, MUS 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour or Laboratory 3 hours.
Lecture 2 hours or Lecture 1 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.
Lecture 3 hours or Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.
Lecture 4 hours or Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. (1004.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community.

MUS 298: Directed Studies in Music

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (1004.00)

Individualized study, project, or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration.

MUS 299: Cooperative Work Experience--Occupational

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1004.00)

For students whose work is directly related to their major. To participate in occupational cooperative work experience education, students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and undertake new or expanded responsibilities at their work site. Students must develop one learning objective for each unit of credit in which they enroll and they must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit. A maximum of four units of occupational work experience may be earned each semester and a combined maximum of 16 units of occupational and general work experience may be earned during community college attendance and applied as electives toward graduation. Students may receive G.I. Bill benefits for work experience only if required for their specific program. (May be repeated three times.)