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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Continuation of late chromatic harmony and 20th Century compositional practice and theory. Application to composition and music literature. Impressionism, atonality, set theory, twelve-tone technique, graphic notation, and minimalism. Advisory: MUS 3B proficiency or equivalent recommended. Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory. GE Area: Humanities
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4.00 Credits
Study of legal and business aspects of the music industry. Emphasis on publishing, licensing, and promotion. Copyright law, interaction between songwriters and music publishers, record companies, distributors and the rules that govern them. How music is licensed, service marks, trademarks and patents. The role of lawyers, agents, personal managers, producers and promoters. Licensing and copyright of intellectual properties in the growing multimedia industry and the internet. Synchronization of music in film, video and television. Career development and how major/independent labels market and distribute media. Four hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
In-depth study and discussion of entertainment law as it applies to the emerging new media market and the music industry. Internet sales and distribution for new media, file sharing, licensing for the web, and digital copyright considerations. Promotional packages, web site development, delivery systems, career promotion strategies, contracts and touring. In-depth analysis of contracts and regulations/potential of starting an independent media production company, record label, or online retail site. Sampling licenses/international copyright law and publishing. Four hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Formerly: MUS 65 An overview of the music industry and its career opportunities. Areas of study include studio management and engineering, music merchandising on the local and national levels, artist promotion, concert promotion, concert management, music contracting, graphic support in music recording, the role of the agent/personal manager, technical support in electronic music, technical support in traditional music, video and film production and editing, instrument maintenance and repair, and music retailing. Guest lectures from local industry professionals, field trips to studios, production facilities and retail facilities. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Beginning composing and arranging with Sibelius notation software. Integrate Sibelius with Pro Tools and Reason . Learn to write basic lead sheets with lyrics using either notation or guitar tab, and small group arrangements all the way to large orchestral scores in any musical style. This course can be taken concurrently with MUS 3, 10, 58 or 59 and is highly recommended for anyone considering a career in music, or the songwriter who wants to publish his/her music. Prior musical training is not required, and there are no stylistic restrictions. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Workshop course for songwriters that focuses on contemporary songwriters such as Dave Matthews, Kurt Cobain, Sarah McGlachlan, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, James Taylor, etc. Each week a different songwriting technique is presented, along with student performances and songwriting assignments. In class listening and discussion of various songwriting styles along with guest speakers, songwriters and industry representatives. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of MUS 58A. Workshop course for songwriters that focuses on contemporary songwriters such as Dave Matthews, Kurt Cobain, Sarah McGlachlan, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, James Taylor, etc. Each week a different songwriting technique is presented, along with student performances and songwriting assignments. In class listening and discussion of various songwriting styles along with guest speakers, songwriters and industry representatives. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of MUS 58A and 58B. Workshop course for songwriters that focuses on contemporary songwriters such asDave Matthews, Kurt Cobain, Sarah McGlachlan, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, James Taylor, etc. Each week a different songwriting technique is presented, along with student performances and songwriting assignments. In class listening and discussion of various songwriting styles along with guest speakers, songwriters and industry representatives. Prerequisites: MUS 58A, MUS 58B or the equivalent. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Writing original songs for review by industry A&R reps and publishers. Active listening and constructive critiquing of original student compositions. This course prepares the student to produce a demo recording of original material for presentation at the West Coast Songwriter's Conference at Foothill. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory. GE Area: Humanities
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4.00 Credits
Design, set up and operation of an audio/video recording studio in a small environment. 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 USB/firewire interface options. Software programs and compatibility issues. How to produce recordings from start to finish in a home studio. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. Four hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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