MUM: Music-Commercial

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION FOR PROJECT & HOME STUDIO Corequisite: MUM 1674C An introduction leading Audio and Music Production/Editing software, Including MIDI sequencing. This course may lead to a software certification.

PSYCHOACOUSTICS AND CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MUT 1011C or MUT 1111 An introduction to fundamental concepts of Acoustics, Psychoacoustics and Electroacoustics with emphasis on developing critical listening skills. (Special Fee: $130.00).

LOCATION SOUND A practical introduction to professional sound recording on location for film, television, Electronic News Gathering, and other visual media applications, including Surround Sound field-recording for documentaries. (Special Fee: $130.00).

LOCATION SOUND A practical introduction to professional sound recording on location for film, television, Electronic News Gathering, and other visual media applications, including Surround Sound field-recording for documentaries. (Special Fee: $130.00).

PROJECT & HOME STUDIO I Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in MUM 1002C, MUM 2623C, and MUM 2634L or MUM 1003L, and in TPA 1380 or SLS 1122 Corequisites: MUM 2623C and MUM 2634L or MUM 1003L Online delivery-only course that covers the design, set up and operation of an audio recording and production and mixing studio in a small environment. This course covers space considerations, electrical requirements and acoustic treatment options, computer requirements including processor speed, memory requirements, data storage devices and monitor selection/placement. MIDI keyboard types and compatibility, mixer selection and setup, cable selection and care, microphone design, and A/D-D/A interface options. Software programs and compatibility issues. NOTE: This course has a minimum technology requirement that students need to own or to have access too. Students are encourage to request the list of requirements before enrolling for the course.

PROJECT & HOME STUDIO TECHNIQUES II Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in MUM 1674C and MUM 1620L, and in MUM 2634L or MUM 1003L Corequisite: MUM 1620L Online delivery only course that covers the techniques used in Project and Home studios for producing, recording, processing and mixing sound for a variety of applications, including Music, Videogames, Podcasting, Sound for Video streaming, audiobooks and other Sound projects.

PROJECT & HOME STUDIO III - CAPSTONE Prerequisite: MUM 1675C In this course, students use solid principles of Sound Technology, Entrepreneurship and general Business to create and implement a plan to launch a Project/Home studio enterprise.

SOUND FOR MEDIA An introduction to the principles of sound integration and mixing, with an emphasis on media applications. Students will work on practical projects that will familiarize them with the basic hardware and software used in professional settings. (Special Fee: $130.00) 202110.

AUDIO SYSTEMS DESIGN Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MUM 1662C or in MUM 2661C A project-oritented course designed to develop skills in the design and maintenance of audio systems to meet industry standards. (Special Fee: $130.00).

INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOGAME AND VR SOUND Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MUM 2630C or MUM 2634C, or department approval An overview of the fundamental concepts in sound design and implementation techniques for Videogames and Virtual Reality. (Special Fee: $130.00).

AVID PRO TOOLS 101/110 FUNDAMENTALS This course is the first in a sequence of a courses preparing the student for the different levels of software certifications in Avid Pro Tools software, with the Certification Exams administered by Avid. This course is the introductory to intermediate sequence for Avid Pro Tools LE software and hardware. The student will be eligible to take the Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110 exams at the culmination of this course. (Special Fee: $130.00).

AVID PROTOOLS 201/210M MUSIC PRODUCTION Prerequisite: MUM 2670C. This course is the second in a sequence of a courses preparing the student for the different levels of software certifications in Avid Pro Tools software, with the Certification Exams administered by Avid. This course is the Intermediate to advanced sequence for Avid Pro Tools HD software and hardware for Music Production. The student will be eligible to take the Pro Tools 201 and Pro Tools 210M exams at the culmination of this course. (Special Fee: $130.00).

AVID PRO TOOLS 130 FOR VIDEO GAME SOUND Prerequisite: MUM 2670C or Departmental Approval This course is an in-depth study of production techniques used in creating and implementing game audio using the Avid Pro Tools audio production system. Analysis of game sonic requirements and workflow, audio element acquisition, sound effect production (Both foley and library), dialogue types, music usage, vehicle sounds, and cinematics will be studied, discussed, and demonstrated. (Special Fee: $130.00).

AVID PRO TOOLS 201/210P FOR POST PRODUCTION Prerequisite: MUM 2670C, or MUM 1003L, or MUM 2634L This course is the second in a sequence of a courses preparing the student for the different levels of software certifications in Avid Pro Tools software, with the Certification Exams administered by Avid. This course is the Intermediate to advanced sequence for Avid Pro Tools HD software and hardware for Post Production Sound. The student will be eligible to take the Pro Tools 201 and Pro Tools 210P exams at the culmination of this course. (Special Fee: $130.00).

AVID PRO TOOLS 201/205D/210D DOLBY ATMOS Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in MUM 1003L, or in MUM 1675C, or in MUM 2634L, or in MUM 2670C, or in MUM 2671C, or in MUM 2683C, or proof of current User, or Operator, or Expert certification in the latest version of Pro Tools. This course trains the student in the use of the Dolby Atmos Immersive Atmos format, the used of the Dolby Production Suite on Pro Tools, the use of the Dolby Renderer, mixing sound in Dolby Atmos, deliverables in Atmos and other surround sound formats, and in Immersive Audio Files conversions. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to obtain the Avid Pro Tools 210D User Certification in Pro Tools for Dolby Atmos. (Special Fee: $154.00).

AVID SIBELIUS 101 & 110 MUSIC NOTATION Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in MUT 1011C, or in MUT 1111 or permission from the department In this course the student learns and develops foundation-building themes and different ways of working in the software, as well as a clear understanding of the Sibelius interface, becomes comfortable with using shortcuts while learning how to create, edit, and print musical scores quickly and efficiently. (Special Fee: $154.00).

BUSINESS OF MUSIC II: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FREELANCING Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MUM 2720C. This course prepares students for careers as entrepreneurs and free-lancers in the music and audio business. The course stresses issues such as budgeting, bidding, taxes, liability, laws and regulations that prepares students to find and maintain clients for their skills. 201810.

MUSIC PRODUCTION - CAPSTONE Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in MUM 2666C and department approval. Participation by students as technicians, producers and managers in the production of either a live audio event, or of a music recording project, closely paralleling the workings of a music production company. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for maximum of two credits, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. May be repeated once for credit. (Special Fee: $130.00).

SELECTED TOPICS IN MUSIC PRODUCTION For students who desire in-depth study of special topics in music production through research, discussion, hands-on experience and observation. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.

INTERNSHIP IN SOUND AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: 12 credits including MUM 2661C Sound Recording I; and Internship Office approval The Program Director/Program Chair/Program Coordinator or Internship Placement Office has the discretion to provide override approval as it relates to the waiver of required program/discipline-related courses. This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with supervised career exploration activities and/ or practical experiences. Each earned credit of internship requires a minimum of 80 clock hours of work. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Internship Fee: $10.00).