B.M. Degree in Music Industry
Description
The Bachelor of Music in Music Industry provides exposure to some broad career areas of the music industry such as marketing, management, merchandising, audio production, computer applications, and entertainment and media arts. To receive the B.M. Degree in Music Industry, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sufficient level of technique in their primary performance medium to artistically perform standard undergraduate level repertoire.
- Understand the common elements and organizational patterns in music to demonstrate knowledge of forms, processes, structure, context, and styles including diverse cultural sources, from historical and theoretical perspectives.
- Show competency in secondary performing areas including piano and conducting.
- Complete a capstone writing project in music.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in the field of music industry.
Core Requirements
( 27 credits )
Must earn grade of C- or higher in all core coursework.
MUS 107A Music Theory I (3)
MUS 107B Aural Skills I (1)
MUS 108A Music Theory II (3)
MUS 108B Aural Skills II (1)
MUS 207A Music Theory III (3)
MUS 207B Aural Skills III (1)
MUS 208 Music Theory IV (2)
MUS 300 Basic Conducting (2)
MUS 303 History of Western Music to 1750 (3)
MUS 304 History of Western Music since 1750 (3)
MUS 316 World Music Survey (3)
MUS 374 Instrumental/Choral Arranging (2)
Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
MUS 304 History of Western Music since 1750 (3)
Program Requirements
In addition to the following courses, students must earn four (4) credits in ensembles (MUS 328), and four (4) credits of lessons in the primary performance area (two of which must be at the 200 level or higher). Students must earn 4 credits in Music Industry Practicum (MUS 365). Students must earn at least 3 credits of MUS 469 Internship.
MUS 150C Class Piano III (1)
MUS 151 Basic Commercial Keyboard (1)
MUS 184 Introduction to Audio Production (3)
MUS 167 Intro to Copyright and Trademark (3)
MUS 266 Legal and Ethical Issues in Music (3)
MUS 365 Music Industry Practicum (1) - Must repeat to earn 4 credits
MUS 461 Music and Entertainment Entrepreneurship (2)
MUS 469 Internship (3-12)
Related Requirements
( 3 credits )
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3) OR
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music (3) OR
MUS 240 American Music (3)
Restricted Electives
( 6-9 credits )
Choose one of the following sequences:
MUS 281 Live and Studio Production (3)
MUS 381 Studio Production II (2)
MUS 481 Projects in Studio Production (1)
MUS 484 Projects in Sound Reinforcement and Concert Recording (1-2)
OR
ENTR 229 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)
ENTR 232 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3)
MUS 466 Artist and Venue Management (3)
AND
Choose six credits from any combination of the following (all may be repeated for credit except MUS 187):
MUS 187 Jazz Fundamentals (2)
MUS 25x Music Performance Lesson (1)
MUS 35x Music Performance Lesson (1-2)
MUS 45x Music Performance Lesson (1-2)
MUS 328 Ensemble (1)
MUS 365 Music Industry Practicum (1)
Electives
( 7-8 credits )
Students must complete 7-8 credits selected from the following course list:
ENTR 229 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)
ENTR 232 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3)
ENTR 309 Building a Workable Business Plan (3)
COMM 301 Business and Professional Communication (3)
CSIS 316 Ethics in the Information Age (3)
FILM 172 Video Production (3)
FILM 281 Film Appreciation (3)
FILM 284 Beginning Filmmaking (3)
FILM 384 Techniques of Film Directing (4)
GCOM 266 Introduction to Multimedia (3)
GCOM 366 Dreamweaver/CSS (3)
GCOM 368 Multimedia Authoring with Flash (3)
MUS 281 Live and Studio Production (3)
MUS 364 Survey of Film Music (3)
MUS 373 The Art and Craft of Popular Songwriting (3)
MUS 466 Artist and Venue Management (3)
MUS 481 Projects in Studio Production (1)
MUS 484 Projects in Sound Reinforcement and Concert Recording (1-2)
PARA 251 Legal Research and Writing (3)
THTR 234 Theatrical Design Principles (3)
THTR 255 Stagecraft (3)