MUE 437: Instrumental Methods and Literature. Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 332. A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory required; field work required. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 101: Survey of the Music Industry I. A survey of the history and practices of the music industry. Students are introduced to careers and career planning, qualifications and credentials, and trade associations and unions in the music industry. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 102: Survey of the Music Industry II. A continuation of MUI 101. A survey of the structures, economics, and operations of the recording industry; music publishing and distribution systems; intellectual property; and issues related to live music performance. Prerequisite: MUI 101. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 203: Music Technology Applications. Practical applications of computer-based music notation and sequencing, music synthesis, digital editing, and sound design. Prerequisite: MUI 102. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 298: Special Topics in Music Production. An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 302: Music Publishing, Copyright, and Licensing. A study of the music publishing and recording industry with emphasis on copyright and related issues through an examination of copyright law, contracts, licensing, catalog development, and foreign publishing. Prerequisite: MUI 202 or consent of instructor.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 398: Special Topics in Music Production. An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 402: Artist Representation, Promotion, and Concert Tour Production. A study of the methods and practices of artist representation, promotion, and concert tour production. Prerequisite: MUI 401. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 498: Special Topics in Music Production. An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUI 499: Senior Project in Music Production. Capstone course of the music industry studies elective track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. The student will be involved in all aspects of recording production including artist and music selections; session planning; and digital recording, overdubbing editing, mixing, and mastering during his/her senior year. To successfully complete and pass the course, the senior project must be presented to a Music faculty jury for review. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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