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CM 1200 |
Commercial Music Ear
Training and Sight Singing I |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This is a beginning
course and incorporated basic ear training skills including hearing melodies,
harmonies, and rhythms and sight singing skills including singing intervals
and rhythms. |
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CM 1201 |
Commercial Music Ear Training
and Sight Singing II |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1200 Commercial Music Ear Training and Sight
Singing I |
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This is the second level
and includes more advanced listening skills for melodies, harmonies, rhythms
and transcriptions, and sight singing skills for accurate pitch and rhythm
when performing melodies, canons, and duets. |
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CM 1204 |
Studio Internship |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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The student will function
as an engineer and/or assistant engineer in a professional recording or sound
engineering environment. Working with
professionals in the field, the student will become familiar with the real
world environment of the audio professional. |
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CM 1207 |
Commercial Music
Songwriting |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course introduces
the technique of writing marketable songs including the writing of lyrics,
setting the lyrics to music, developing a lyrical and musical “hook,”
analyzing the marketplace and developing the production plan for a song
“demo.” |
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CM 1208 |
Improvisation Ensembles I |
1 Credit Hour |
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CM 1209 |
Improvisation Ensembles
II |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Students will learn
improvisation skills through performance in small ensembles. Students will learn and apply the use of
arpeggios, rhythmic and melodic motifs, chord tones and non-chord tones, and
a variety of scales. |
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CM 1213 |
Audio Recording I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course is intended
to expose students to the principles and techniques of audio recording. Topics of instruction include basic audio
terminology and concepts, use of microphones, multitrack
recording, signal processing, and mixdown. |
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CM 1214 |
Audio Recording II |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1213 Audio Recording I |
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Audio Recording II
studies advanced operation procedures in the recording studio. This includes advanced audio theory and
recording techniques, digital tap machine operation, additional mic placement techniques, and multitrack
mixdown techniques, with practical application in a
laboratory setting. |
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CM 1216 |
Audio for Video |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1274 Digital Video Production |
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This course teaches the
elements and techniques of creating and working with sound synchronized to
video. Students will learn about the
Audio for Video Production process from planning and budgeting, to recording and
mixing audio for video. Students will
also gain hands-on knowledge through the production of their own Audio for
Video projects. |
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CM 1217 |
Lighting Technology |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course is a
comprehensive study of lighting principles, equipment, and usage in the
performing arts industry. Emphasis is
placed on lighting techniques, color concepts, electrical theory, and safety. |
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CM 1218 |
Commercial Music Business |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course acquaints the
student with the practices and procedures of the commercial music business
world including the hiring of management, attorneys, negotiation or recording
contracts, publishing deals, and other contractual situations that arise in
the music industry. Concert
production, publicity, and production of press kits will also be explored. |
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CM 1219 |
Commercial Music Business
2 |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1218 Commercial Music Business |
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This course is designed
to take the theoretical knowledge of the music business that is gained in
Commercial Music Business and demonstrate real world examples and
applications. Students will also
participate in class presentations and projects while working to create their
own independent record label and promotion company. |
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CM 1220 |
Sound Reinforcement |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course is an
overview of the entire spectrum of live sound reinforcement and in intended
to give the student basic understanding of the elements involved in
assembling and operating a sound system for use in the sound
reinforcement/commercial music industry. |
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CM 1221 |
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3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course is an
introduction to control of the synthesizer via the |
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CM 1224 |
Commercial Music Theory I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course exposes
students to scale construction, intervals, and chord spellings. They are also introduced to chord
progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in popular music. |
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CM 1225 |
Commercial Music Theory
II |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1224 Commercial Music Theory I |
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This course presents
further study of popular music harmonic techniques. The student will learn five part chords,
work with the II-V-1 progression, and learn chord substitutions, voice
leading, and 3 and 4 part upper structures of chords. |
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CM 1228 |
Performing Ensemble I |
2 Credit Hours |
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CM 1229 |
Performing Ensemble II |
2 Credit Hours |
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CM 1230 |
Performing Ensemble III |
2 Credit Hours |
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CM 1231 |
Performing Ensemble IV |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Several bands will be
formed at the beginning of Performing Ensemble I. An audition will be administered to
determine the performance level and general make-up of the individual
groups. As the groups mature through
ensemble II-IV, the groups will develop a larger repertoire and more
performances will be scheduled. The
students will learn rehearsal techniques, how to map out a song from sheet
music and directly from recorded sources, and will demonstrate proficiency on
their chosen instrument. |
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CM 1234 |
Commercial Music Business
Internship |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
Adviser’s Approval |
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The student will function
in a professional recording studio, venue promotion, or facilities management
environment. Working with
professionals in the field, the student will become familiar with the real
world environment of the music professional. |
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CM 1244 |
Commercial Music Piano
Class I |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course provides
students with the opportunity to learn how contemporary music is played on
the keyboard. The student will earn
about contemporary music theory, bass line patterns, chord construction, and
how to begin reading lead sheets and fake books. |
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CM 1245 |
Commercial Music Piano
Class II |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1244 Commercial Music Piano Class I |
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This course is a continuation
of Piano Class I. Students will learn
additional left-hand patterns and beginning improvisation. Students will also learn how to play the
blues and pentatonic scales. In
addition, the student will continue studying and reading lead sheets. |
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CM 1260 |
Arranging for Songwriters |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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The student will be able
to demonstrate acceptable competency in the basic skills and techniques of arranging,
including harmonization of melodies, use of substitute chords, and arranging
tunes in a variety of styles. |
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CM 1261 |
Commercial Music Private
Music Lessons I |
1 Credit Hour |
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CM 1262 |
Commercial Music Private
Music Lessons II |
1 Credit Hour |
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CM 1263 |
Commercial Music Private
Music Lessons III |
1 Credit Hour |
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CM 1264 |
Commercial Music Private
Music Lessons IV |
1 Credit Hour |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Students will be given an
entry assessment at their first lesson.
The instructor will then prepare weekly course outlines stating the
competencies expected. This will be
given to the student at the second lesson followed by regular progress reports
throughout the semester. The
competencies will include knowledge of the instrument, proper technique,
musicianship skills, and stylistic interpretation. |
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CM 1265 |
Digital Audio I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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A beginning course in the
utilization of computer-based audio recording systems. Software programs such as ProTools will be used in the recording projects. An introduction to digital signal processing , software synthesis, and completely digital
recording techniques will be covered, as well as the use of plug-ins in a
digital audio program. |
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CM 1266 |
Digital Audio II |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
CM 1265 Digital Audio I |
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An advanced course in the
utilization of computer-based audio recording systems. Software programs such as Digital Performer,
Sampletank, and ProTools
will be used in the digital audio recording process. Advance digital signal processing
techniques and completely digital Mixing and Mastering techniques will be
explored. Also, “Loop-based” digital
audio production techniques, as well as the use of plug-ins, will be
utilized. |
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CM 1270 |
Thesis Project -
Performance |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Utilizing the performance
skills acquired in all previous courses, the student will produce a full-length,
professionally evaluated audio recording inclusion in their portfolio and for
use in promoting themselves in the professional music industry. The final project may be of original
material or material composed by others, or a collaboration. |
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CM 1271 |
Thesis Project - Audio
Technology |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Utilizing the audio
production skills acquired in all previous courses, the student will produce a
full-length, professionally evaluated audio recording for inclusion in their
portfolio and for use in promoting themselves in the professional music
industry. The final project may be of
original material or material composed by others, or a
collaboration. |
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CM 1274 |
Digital Video Production |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course covers the
basics of planning, budgeting, lighting, shooting, and editing of video as it
relates to the modern music and entertainment industry. Students will learn to produce, edit, and
manipulate in software their own DV projects ranging from simple commercials
and promotional videos, to music videos and short form documentaries. Students will also learn about the current
methods of distribution for digital video including CDRom,
DVD, streaming media, and other downloadable compression formats. |
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CM 1275 |
Commercial Music Mixing
and Mastering |
2 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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A course in both live and
studio mixing, utilizing both computer based audio
recording systems and conventional analog devices. Software programs such as
Pro Tools will be used in the audio mixing process. Digital signal processing
techniques complete digital domain recording and basic mastering techniques
will be explored. |
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