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Music & Entertainment LearningExperience (MELE) course descriptions[formery IS197] Recommended Prep: ENG 22 Attention is given to the practical application, theoretical foundations, in-depth analysis of organizations as well as general overview of the industry. Guest lecturers from the music industry may be utilized. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 102 Survey of Recording Technology (3) [formery IS198] Recommended Prep: ENG 22 A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the music industry. The student receives an overall view of analog and digital technology with attention to its innovations, history and effect on the industry. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 201 History of The Recording Industry (3) [formery IS297] Recommended Prep: ENG 22 A study of the foundations of the recorded music business, which includes the development of recording labels, technology-driven changes, and recordings from 1877 to the present. Also discussed are the formation of the major recording labels and the development of the marketing structure whereby recorded music is exposed and sold to consumers. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 202 Public Relations in The Music Industry (3) [formery IS297a] Prerequisite: MELE 101 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 This course deals with press releases, press kits, press parties, artist kits, news for radio and T.V., and other areas related to the printed page as public relations support for the artist, company and product. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 203 Intellectual Properties (3) [formery IS297B] Prerequisite: MELE 101 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 This course provided a comprehensive study of intellectual property, the rationale for intellectual property protection, current issues involving intellectual property, international intellectual property issues, and the role of intellectual property in the music & entertainment industry. The types of intellectual property covered include copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. Primary emphasis will be on copyright since that is an area of intellectual property most relevant to the entertainment industry. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 204 Music Publishing (3) [formery IS297f] Prerequisite: MELE 101 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 A study of music publishing. This course deals with contracts, music licensing, foreign publishing, catalog development, demo sessions and other activities conducted by music publishers. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 211 Audio Engineering I (3) [formery IS298] Prerequisite: MELE 102 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 A detailed study of the technical characteristics and performance of each component of the recording studio. Topics include basic studio electronic signal flow, tape machine operations, dynamic processing, basic microphone use, studio acoustics, session procedures and the role of the assistant engineer. Emphasis is placed on developing audio perception skills for recording engineers. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 213 Studio Production (3) [formery IS298a] Prerequisite: MELE 102 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 An in-depth study of the producer and the production of recorded music product. Students will create “demo” and “master” projects under the guidance of the instructor. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) MELE 215 Sound Reinforcement (3) [formery IS298a] Prerequisite: MELE 101 and MELE 102 Recommended Prep: ENG 22 A practicum based study of equipment, systems concepts, design, and acoustical problems involved in sound reinforcement for live performances and touring as related to professional concert situations. Lab hours required. May be taken on a CR/N basis. (3 hrs. lect. per week) |
