MUSIC PRODUCTION – STUDIO MUSICIAN
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
PROGRAM (129 CREDITS)
PURPOSE
The major in Music Production integrates modern techniques in digital audio and relevant analog technologies with fundamental courses of an undergraduate music degree. The skill set required to be successful in the music production field will require graduates to acquire skills in music, including primary instrument performance, music theory, and ear training as well as advanced skills in digital audio recording, mixing, and live sound reinforcement. Preparation also includes significant time in rehearsal, laboratory, live, and studio production environments. The major in Music Production is designed for students who seek a program that is rooted in their Christian faith while providing training in music, audio recording and reinforcement, communication skills, and life skills.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will communicate competently using musical vocabulary through both writing and speech.
2. Students will search for information in a variety of formats and evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and application of that information to problem solving within the discipline of music and for continued professional development.
3. Students will manage individual and group relationships at the personal and professional level, including conflict resolution.
4. Students will define and articulate a personal philosophy of service and leadership that incorporates faith and a Christian worldview.
5. Students will display competence in vocal, keyboard or instrumental music performance.
6. Students will demonstrate excellence in music production techniques.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
BUS | 200 | Explorations in Business | 3 | cr | |
COM | 301 | Freelancing & Self-Promotion | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 233 | Principles of Audio Tech | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 253 | Modern Music Production Tech | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 263 | Digital Audio | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 313 | Sound Reinforcement | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 423 | Multi-Track Recording | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 441 | Senior Audio Project/Recital | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 451 | Advanced Pro Tools | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 463 | Mixing & Post Production | 3 | cr | |
MTN | 481 | Music Internship | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 010 | Recital Hour (required 8 semesters) | 0 | cr | |
MUS | 141 | Aural Skills I | 1 | cr | |
MUS | 143 | Music Theory I | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 151 | Aural Skills II | 1 | cr | |
MUS | 153 | Music Theory II | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 221 | Aural Skills III | 1 | cr | |
MUS | 223 | Music Theory III | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 231 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | cr | |
MUS | 233 | Music Theory IV | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 302 | Rhythm Section Methods | 2 | cr | |
MUS | 310 | Piano Proficiency | 0 | cr | |
MUS | 323 | Music History II | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 342 | Basic Conducting | 2 | cr | |
MUS | 403 | Songwriting | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 411 | Seminar in Contemporary Music | 2 | cr | |
MUS | 631 | Applied Piano (until proficiency is passed) | 4 | cr | |
Choose one: | 8 | cr | |||
MUS | 631 | Applied Piano | |||
MUS | 651 | Applied Voice | |||
MUS | 661 | Applied Instrument | |||
MUS | 700s | Ensembles | 4 | cr | |
TOTAL | 77 CREDITS |
CORE REQUIREMENTS
BIB | 103 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 | cr | |
COM | 123 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | cr | |
ENG | 123 | College Writing & Research | 3 | cr | |
MUS | 313 | Music History I | 3 | cr | |
Choose one: | 3 | cr | |||
HIS | 213 | Ancient & Medieval World History | |||
HIS | 223 | Modern & Contemporary World History | |||
HIS | 233 | U .S . History – Colonization to Reconstruction | |||
HIS | 243 | U .S . History – Reconstruction to the Present | |||
History, Literature, Culture & Society Courses* | 6 | cr | |||
LIT | 255 | Multicultural Literature in America | 3 | cr | |
MTH | Math Course | 3 | cr | ||
MTN | 111 | Basic Audio Reinforcement | 1 | cr | |
MTN | 125 | Introduction to Live Music Technology | 1 | cr | |
NWT | 113 | New Testament Survey | 3 | cr | |
OLT | 123 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | cr | |
PHE | Activity Course | 1 | cr | ||
PHE | 281 | Health & Nutrition | 1 | cr | |
PHL | 113 | Worldviews | 3 | cr | |
PSY | 223 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | cr | |
SCI | Science Course | 3 | cr | ||
SOC | 103 | Life Formation | 3 | cr | |
THE | 233 | An Introduction to the History & Theology of the AG | 3 | cr | |
TOTAL | 52 CREDITS |
* See History, Literature, Culture and Society section in Course Catalog p . 43
General Education Core requirement for Fine Arts met by MUS 323 Music History II.