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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Music
  

  • MUSI 3341:University Band

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    The University Band is a wind band that performs collegiate repertoire twice each semester. Non-music major wind and percussionists are strongly encouraged to enroll in this ensemble. No audition is required for the University Band.
  

  • MUSI 3342:Marching Band

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours (0-1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition required and prior high school or college instrumental or colorguard experience required.
    This course develops the instrumental and visual performance skills of students within the college marching band setting. Objectives are to combine high-level musical/visual performance with uniform marching style to create entertaining shows for football games. This course is open to all students in all majors. Auditions are required for participation and occur the week before fall classes begin. This course is offered every fall semester; max 300 members.
  

  • MUSI 3343:Jazz Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition and permission of the instructor.
    This course may be repeated for upper-division credit. The School of Music offers two large Jazz Ensembles that perform both on- and off-campus in concert. The ensembles perform a variety of styles within the jazz idiom including traditional swing, bop, Latin, Afro-Cuban, and funk.
  

  • MUSI 3344:University Philharmonic Orchestra

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Membership is open to all students with previous experience playing an instrument.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of literature for orchestra. No audition is required and non-music majors with previous orchestral experience are encouraged to play in the group.
  

  • MUSI 3345:Wind Symphony

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition
    This course offers music majors, minors, and non-music majors the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform literature for the wind band medium. This course may be repeated for upper-division credit or zero credit. Membership in the Wind Symphony is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3346:Chamber Singers

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and performance of choral literature. Membership in Chamber Singers is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3347:Wind Ensemble

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for wind ensemble. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3348:Symphony Orchestra

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for orchestra.

    Notes: Membership in the orchestra is by audition only.
  

  • MUSI 3349:Chorale

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Study, rehearsal and concert performance of literature for choir.
  

  • MUSI 3350:Advanced Choral Conducting/Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2112 , MUSI 2222 , and MUSI 3331  
    Advanced elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques through choral literature in practical conducting experiences involving choral ensembles. Required laboratory component.
  

  • MUSI 3351:Advanced Instrumental Conducting/Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 , MUSI 2112 , and MUSI 3332  
    Advanced elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques through band and orchestra literature in practical conducting experiences involving instrumental ensembles. Required laboratory component.
  

  • MUSI 3352:Opera Theater

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Audition.
    May be repeated for upper-division credit. Techniques for the singing actor studied through the production of scenes from the dramatic repertory.
  

  • MUSI 3353:Jazz Improvisation I

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1122  
    An introduction to jazz improvisation for any instrument and application of jazz improvisation techniques to jazz repertoire including modal compositions, blues, minor blues, and compositions with major cadences.
  

  • MUSI 3354:Jazz Improvisation II

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  and MUSI 3353 , or permision of the Jazz Studies director.
    A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on rhythm changes form, altered dominants, bebop concepts, and unconventional harmonies.
  

  • MUSI 3355:Jazz Improvisation III

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  and MUSI 3354 , or permission of the Jazz Studies director.
    A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on melodic minor derivations, cycling altered dominants, pentatonic concepts, and non-traditional harmonies.
  

  • MUSI 3360:Jazz Piano

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1165  
    An introduction to jazz piano skills for the non-pianist including interpreting chord symbols and sophisticated harmonies, learning functional voicings, and performance competency.
  

  • MUSI 3367:Vocal Skills I

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: All developmental studies courses if required. Non-music majors require permission of the instructor.
    Vocal proficiency for music majors and non-majors. Emphasis on tone production, diction, performing skills and the physiology of the voice.
  

  • MUSI 3368:Vocal Skills II

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3367  
    Continuation of MUSI 3367.
  

  • MUSI 3371:Composition I

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1122  or MUSI 1121  with a “B” or better or MUSI 1120  with a “B” or better.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 3372:Composition II

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3371  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 3390:Music Entrepreneurship

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Music Entertainment and Business program or completion of MUSI 2222  
    Students will work on a series of projects to understand aspects of what is required to have a successful career in the music industry in the 21st century and build the skills beyond musicianship that will aid in attaining musical goals.
  

  • MUSI 3396:Cooperative Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services).
    A supervised work experience program for a minimum of two academic semesters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore-, junior, or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on the job experience in conjunction with their academic training.
  

  • MUSI 3398:Internship

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of School Director.
    A supervised, credit earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency.

    Notes: Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
  

  • MUSI 3411:Survey of African-American Music

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    An examination of the development of African-American music from its roots in Africa to the present time in America. The course examines the various genres of African-American music created by Africans including: spirituals, work songs, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and art music. The course also examines the development of the black church, minstrels, black classical music artists, and black classical music composers and their compositions.
  

  • MUSI 3412:The Blues

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1020  or MUSI 1120  or MUSI 1121  
    This course is an in-depth study of the history and evolution of Blues music, including the roots of West African field hollers and work songs, as well as European influences. Students will develop critical listening skills and will be able to identify important artists along with artistic styles and song forms.
  

  • MUSI 4007:Scoring for Media

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1020 , or MUSI 1120 , or MUSI 1121  
    This course provides background, training and experience for the student in the area of scoring for media including film, television and gaming.
  

  • MUSI 4400:Directed Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration.
    Selected topics of an advanced nature, which may include original research projects.
  

  • MUSI 4410:Contemporary Music Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    Music literature from Impressionism to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4412:Survey of American Music

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1120  or MUSI 1121 
    Through an examination of the role of music in American society, and a study of American musical works from the Native Americans to the present day, this course provides a context-based understanding of the cultural history of the United States and develops skills in critical analysis.
  

  • MUSI 4413:Piano Literature I

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1122  and permission of the instructor.
    Keyboard literature from 1600 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4414:Piano Literature II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4413  or permission of the instructor.
    Continuation of keyboard literature from 1600 to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4419:Introduction to Schenker

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    A study of tonal, common-practice music in the Western art music tradition from the perspective of Schenkerian (reductive) analysis. Activities include investigations of harmony, voice leading, form, and implications for performance. Encourages students to debate the merits of different analyzes of the same work. Culminates in scholarly research by the student that builds upon previous Schenkerian analyzes. A writing-intensive course.
  

  • MUSI 4420:Counterpoint

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    Analysis and principles of writing in the contrapuntal styles of the common practice period to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4421:Contemporary Analytical and Compositional Techniques

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    This course surveys 20th- and 21st-century musical styles and theoretical systems, teaching students how to analyze a variety of works in which Common-Practice Period norms of tonality, rhythm, form, timbre, and texture have been superseded by new developments. Corresponding compositional exercises deepen student understanding of these new approaches. Topics include free atonality, serialism, neoclassicism, minimalism, allusions, chance, and electronic composition. The course prepares students to analyze music, write model compositions, and develop analytical papers.
  

  • MUSI 4422:Theory Seminar

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    This course discusses and practices methods of analyzing tonal, common-practice music in the Western art music tradition. Topics include Roman numeral analysis, tonal counterpoint, formal analysis, and Schenkerian (reductive) analysis.
  

  • MUSI 4423:Current Directions in Musicology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3312  
    This course offers an introduction to musicology including its origins, development and methodologies. Students will develop skills necessary for critical enquiry in music through engagement with theories of historiography, aesthetics, and performance practice, as well as critical assessment of current issues in the field.
  

  • MUSI 4430:Piano Pedagogy I

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
    Beginning-, elementary, and intermediate level teaching materials and methods for piano.
  

  • MUSI 4431:Piano Pedagogy II

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4430  and permission of the instructor.
    Continuation of beginning-, elementary-, and intermediate-level teaching materials and methods for piano.
  

  • MUSI 4433:Voice Pedagogy

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUAP 2222  
    Pedagogical methods, vocal physiology and literature for training voices from beginning to advanced levels.
  

  • MUSI 4434:Vocal Pedagogy for Ensemble Singing

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3334  or MUSI 3336  
    Pedagogical methods for voice and vocal ensembles, vocal physiology and literature for training voices from beginning to advanced levels.
  

  • MUSI 4435:(Name of Instrument) Pedagogy and Literature

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  
    Pedagogical methods, techniques, physiology and literature in the principal performance concentration area.
  

  • MUSI 4436:Jazz Pedagogy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (MUSI 1143  or MUSI 3343 )
    This course introduces students to the methodologies and resources of jazz pedagogy. Students will learn appropriate literature for a variety of age levels as well as rehearsal techniques for both the large and small jazz ensemble.
  

  • MUSI 4471:Composition III

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3327  or MUSI 3372  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4472:Composition IV

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4471  and permission of the instructor.
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4473:Composition V

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4472 
    Individually tailored instruction is utilized for the development of music composition skills by writing in traditional and contemporary styles in both small and large forms and for a variety of media.
  

  • MUSI 4480:Research for Senior Recital

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing in applied performance.
    A research project based on the literature to be presented in the senior recital. Analysis of the literature. Program notes to be drawn from research and analysis.

     
  

  • MUSI 4490:Special Topics in Music

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor and department chair.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
  

  • MUSI 4495:Senior Seminar in Music

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of applied studies and completion of 90 hours of course work and permission of the instructor and capstone committee one semester prior to registration.
    A capstone course designed to complete the major by integrating the student’s prior academic, theoretical and applied experiences in music. Students fulfill projects in areas of musical performance, lecture presentations, creative work, scholarly documents, pedagogy or arts advocacy.

Music - Applied

Composition Courses, and Pedagogy Courses — Course Work with Special Fees

Applied music encompasses the areas of instrumental and vocal performance requiring individual studio instruction. Other courses in music requiring highly specialized individual application such as composition and pedagogy are also taught through corresponding individual studio instruction. Studio instruction is offered in applied music performance courses for one (1) to two (2) hours of credit. Studio instruction is offered in composition for two (2) hours of credit and in pedagogy for three (3) hours of credit. Studio instruction is limited to music majors. A special fee will be charged for registration in applied music, composition, and pedagogy courses offered in a studio lesson format. The registration fee for one 50-minute private lesson per week is $150 per semester. In applied music and pedagogy courses, the particular instrument will be listed on the student’s transcript as part of the course title.

Performance Courses

Advancement to the succeeding level requires a faculty jury recommendation. All junior and senior recitals must be preceded by a faculty jury recommendation.
  

  • MUAP 1101:Music Symposium

    0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 0 Credit Hours
    All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
  

  • MUAP 1111:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 1112:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 1113:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 1121:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 1122:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 1123:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2211:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2212:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2213:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2221:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2222:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 2223:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3311:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3312:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3313:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3320:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3321:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 3322:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Notes: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 3323:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4411:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Notes: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 4412:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 4413:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 4421:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 4422:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Recital component.
  

  • MUAP 4423:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Recital component
  

  • MUAP 4521:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4522:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4523:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4621:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4622:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
  

  • MUAP 4623:Applied Lessons

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours

Music and Entertainment Business
  

  • MEBU 1101:Introduction to the Music and Entertainment Business

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the fundamental concepts of the business practices related to the music and entertainment industry. The course will focus on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music and entertainment industry. The course will have an emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the music business and entertainment environment.
  

  • MEBU 2270:Entertainment Media Production

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of MEBU Director and class instructor
    This course is designed to equip students with the skills to gain a basic working knowledge of media production as it applies to the entertainment industry. Specifically, students are introduced to audio and video production techniques through hands-on learning modules, relevant lectures, and real world technology project development and implementation. This course will establish a solid foundation for both immediate student application and further specialized media production studies.
  

  • MEBU 3100:Fundamentals of the Music and Entertainment Business

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, application and acceptance to the Music and Entertainment Business Certificate program, and permission of the MEBU director.
    This course is a survey of the music and entertainment industry, its various prominent commercial and regulatory organizations, and its developmental history and future directions. Specific topics covered in this course include music and entertainment company operations, income generation, distribution models, publishing technologies, film, television, new media, and emerging trends.
  

  • MEBU 3280:Fundamentals of Creative Adaptability (Video Production)

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MEBU 2270  
    This course is designed to equip students with the skills to gain a basic working knowledge of video production as it applies to the entertainment industry. Specifically, students are introduced to video production techniques through hands-on learning modules, relevant lectures, and real-world technology project development and implementation.
  

  • MEBU 3370:Fundamentals of Audio Production and Technology

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MEBU 2270  
    This course provides students with fundamental learning opportunities focused specifically on the field of audio production & technology. Students will gain specialized knowledge, vocabulary, and skills related to audio recording techniques, the principles of sound and hearing, computer software/hardware, live sound production, studio equipment, and a broad range of audio production competencies. Students learn through a balance of relevant lectures, hands-on workshops, and real-world recording, mixing, and mastering projects.
  

  • MEBU 3380:Principles of Creative Adaptability (Video Production)

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MEBU 3280  
    This course is the subsequent level course in video production and is designed for students to develop intermediate to advanced skills in camera operations content creation, shooting video, pre-production, production, storyboard, editing in Adobe Premiere and audio production. Students will develop and present pre-production and production packets for an intermediate level video project.
  

  • MEBU 3398:Internship in the Music and Entertainment Business

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, application and acceptance to the Music and Entertainment Business Certificate program, successful completion of MEBU 3100 , and permission of the MEBU director.
    This internship is intended for music and entertainment business program students who show interest in an area of study and wish to pursue a discipline of practical and applied experience in greater depth. Student must be directed by the program director and sponsored by an approved music or entertainment business.
  

  • MEBU 4100:Emerging Trends of the Music and Entertainment Business

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, application and acceptance to the Music and Entertainment Business Certificate program, successful completion of MEBU 3100 , and permission of the MEBU director.
    This course is an in-depth study of topics of specific relevance to the music and entertainment industry, with a strong emphasis on emperiential learning and practical application of classroom knowledge to the music and entertainment business environment. In-depth focus on entrepreneurship, business plans, practical experiences, on-the-job training, resume-building and exploration of career opportunities in the music and entertainment industry.
  

  • MEBU 4200:Current Topics in the Music and Entertainment Business

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, application and acceptance to the Music and Entertainment Business Certificate program, successful completion of MEBU 3100 , and permission of the MEBU director.
    Selected current topics of interest to faculty and students that focus on the Music and Entertainment Business. In-depth focus on ethics and ideologies, convergence, sponsorships, endorsements, technologies, brands, licensing and applications of copyright law, business plans, intellectual property rights and the future of the music and entertainment industry.
  

  • MEBU 4470:Advanced Audio Production and Technology

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MEBU 3370  
    This course is an advanced exploration into audio recording techniques and studio production. This course is taught in the classroom and a professional studio environment providing students with an immersive experience to learn, practice, and implement real-world audio production techniques. Students will gain up-to-the-minute skills by utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment and shadowing audio industry professionals. Students will gain practical audio project management and implementation experience by overseeing a large-scale recording studio project.
  

  • MEBU 4480:Advanced Creative Adaptability (Video Production)

    2 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MEBU 3380  
    This course is the advanced level course in video production and is designed for students to develop advanced skills in camera operations content creation, storyboard, shooting video, pre-production, production, post-production, editing in Adobe Premiere and audio production. Students will develop and present post- production and delivery packets for an advanced level video project.
  

  • MEBU 4490:Special Topics in the Music and Entertainment Business

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 90 credit hours, recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, application and acceptance to the Music and Entertainment Business Certificate program, successful completion of MEBU 3100 , and permission of the MEBU director.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students that focus on the Music and Entertainment Business.

Music Education
  

  • MUED 2210:Music Education Colloquium

    1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 0-1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Music.
    Music Education Colloquium is an introduction to the development of instructional materials and professional artifacts through observations, peer teaching, and the application of technological resources.
  

  • MUED 3301:General Methods, Materials and Curriculum

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 , EDUC 2110 , and admission to the Teacher Education program.
    The development of specific teaching skills, techniques and materials to support the role of the elementary/general music teacher. The course prepares prospective general track music specialists for all aspects of the role including curriculum design and the incorporation of a wide variety of methodologies into classroom instruction. Field component and peer teaching required. This course is a requirement for all music education majors.
  

  • MUED 3302:Choral Methods, Materials, and Curriculum

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 , MUSI 4434 , EDUC 2110 , and admission to the Teacher Education program.
    The development of the specific teaching skills, techniques and materials to support the role of the choir director and vocal music teacher. The course prepares prospective choral/vocal track music specialists for all aspects of the role including curriculum design, rehearsal procedures, methodologies, and the study of appropriate choral literature. Field component, peer teaching and laboratory conducting are required. This course is a requirement for all choral/vocal music education majors.
  

  • MUED 3303:Instrumental Methods, Materials and Curriculum

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222  ,EDUC 2110  , and admission to the Teacher Education program.
    The development of specific teaching skills, techniques and materials to support the role of band director and instrumental music teacher. The course prepares prospective instrumental track music specialists for all aspects of the role including curriculum design, rehearsal procedures, methodologies and the study of appropriate band literature. Field component, peer teaching and laboratory conducting are required.
  

  • MUED 3305:Educational Literature and Technology

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 , EDUC 2110 , and admission to the Teacher Education program.
    This course will examine musical literature appropriate for P-12 music classrooms and assist in developing teaching strategies appropriate to a wide range of skill levels. In addition, students will learn to utilize various technology programs in the classroom to assist with course development, ensemble performance, and overall student achievement.
  

  • MUED 3308:Music Education for Exceptional Students

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 ; admission to the Teacher Education program.
    Focus on characteristics and abilities of individuals with disabilities and the effect upon musical learning and performance. Students will develop materials and teaching strategies in music appropriate to students with special needs. Content includes current legal, educational, and therapeutic issues as they relate to the teaching of music. This course requires field experiences.
  

  • MUED 3314:Choral Literature

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1110  and MUSI 2222  
    A survey of large and small choral works from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on practical performing editions and special attention to contemporary literature.
  

  • MUED 3334:Foundations of Music Education

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1122  
    An exploration of the interaction of historical, social, and philosophical forces and the development of music education, and the justification of a music education program in schools. Issues of career opportunities in music education are included. This course is required for all music education majors.
 

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