Music Industry Arts-2011/2012
| Level 1 | Credits | |
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||
| WRIT-1037 | Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media | 3.00 |
| DIGL-1022 | Music Production Lab 1 | 2.00 |
| MUSC-1011 | Music, Writing & Analysis 1 | 3.00 |
| PROD-1048 | Music Production Studio 1 | 2.00 |
| PROD-1049 | Music Business 1 | 2.00 |
| PROD-1050 | Artist Management 1 | 2.00 |
| RCRD-1001 | Recording Engineering Lab 1 | 2.00 |
| Level 2 | Credits | |
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||
| COMM-3027 | Professional Communication-Music Industr | 3.00 |
| DIGL-3022 | Music Production Lab 2 | 2.00 |
| MUSC-3009 | Music, Writing & Analysis 2 | 3.00 |
| PROD-3017 | Music Business 2 | 2.00 |
| PROD-3018 | Artist Management 2 | 2.00 |
| PROD-3019 | Music Production Studio 2 | 2.00 |
| RCRD-1002 | Recording Engineering Lab 2 | 2.00 |
| MUSC-1012 | Music Preproduction | 1.00 |
| Level 3 | Credits | |
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||
| DIGL-1020 | Audio Post Production 1-Sound Design | 2.00 |
| PROD-1046 | Entertainment Law 1 | 2.00 |
| PROD-3020 | Music Business 3 | 3.00 |
| PROD-3021 | Music Production Studio 3 | 2.00 |
| MUSC-3010 | Music Industry 1 | 2.00 |
| DIGL-3023 | Recording Engineering Lab 3 | 3.50 |
| Level 4 | Credits | |
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||
| DIGL-5010 | Recording Engineering Lab 4 | 3.50 |
| DIGL-5008 | Audio Post Prod 2-Sound for Picture | 2.00 |
| PROD-5005 | Entertainment Law 2 | 2.00 |
| PROD-5007 | Music Business 4 | 3.00 |
| PROD-5006 | Music Production Studio 4 | 2.00 |
| MUSC-3011 | Music Industry 2 | 2.00 |
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||
| Take 9 General Education Credits - | ||
| Normally taken in Levels 2, 3 and 4 | ||
| Check Residency | ||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 18 of the Program | ||
| Credits at Fanshawe to meet the Residency Requirement and | ||
| Graduate from this Program. | ||
COMM-3027 - Professional Communication-Music Industr This course prepares students to work in the music industry by helping them to develop an appreciation of the language of music. Students will read, analyze, discuss and write about a variety of texts, such as song lyrics, music reviews, and articles concerning popular music. Topics for discussion may include the history, musicology, poetics, and genres of popular music, as well as the socio-economics of the music industry. In addition, students will work as part of teams to present seminars on the topics discussed, and individually conduct an interview with a music industry insider. to top of page DIGL-1020 - Audio Post Production 1-Sound Design An intermediate digital audio production and theory course that utilizes advanced audio software for use in post production . Diverse sound production is covered through the use of digital audio, MIDI, virtual instruments, control surfaces and Quicktime video. Creative and interesting hands on applications include sound production, sound design, multimedia production, music creation and editing, and audio post production. to top of page DIGL-1022 - Music Production Lab 1 An introductory course that focuses on the basics of audio editing, synthesis and production. This course relates to identifying and implementing production techniques used in current music software production. to top of page DIGL-3022 - Music Production Lab 2 To follow to top of page DIGL-3023 - Recording Engineering Lab 3 This course is designed to provide lectures, demonstrations and practical hands-on experience in the modern large format multi track audio recording studio, using Pro Tools HD software and hardware technology along with various peripherals including outboard processing and MIDI hardware. to top of page DIGL-5008 - Audio Post Prod 2-Sound for Picture A continuation of DIGL 1020. A hands on and theoretical digital audio production course that further utilizes digidesign Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro and Propellerheads Reason, Native Instruments Kontact 2, Final Cut Pro and Quicktime. The 4 main areas of sound for picture are covered: dialog, sound effects, music and foley. Applications include audio production, video production, Internet delivery, broadcast, audio and video postproduction, sound design and multimedia. Term project(s) will be assigned. to top of page DIGL-5010 - Recording Engineering Lab 4 To follow to top of page MUSC-1011 - Music, Writing & Analysis 1 This course will offer the student the skills needed to bridge the gap between music theory and its application to current musical environments, both in the recording studio and live performance. This course will also examine a history of popular music in North America in the 20th century, with a focus on those aspects relevant to the development of the commercial music industry in Canada and the U.S. This semester covers the period from the development of early Blues in the American south to the masters of instrumental and vocal styles and current trends including musical theater productions. to top of page MUSC-1012 - Music Preproduction To follow to top of page MUSC-3009 - Music, Writing & Analysis 2 To follow to top of page MUSC-3010 - Music Industry 1 This course exposes the student a wide base of knowledge from within the industry and also utilizes resources to prepare for a meaningful career in the music industry. Topics will focus on personal skills and self-awareness, changes in the economic community that impact the music business, time management, resumes and interviews, operating your own business, the cultural environment and creativity, the impact of media on society, leadership, and the ongoing need to keep up with change. Guest lectures will be brought in to supplement curriculum. to top of page MUSC-3011 - Music Industry 2 To follow to top of page PROD-1046 - Entertainment Law 1 This course will introduce the student to the principles of contracts and contract negotiations through the study of various music industry contractual relationships to top of page PROD-1048 - Music Production Studio 1 This course is designed to give the student a theoretical and practical working knowledge of music production and the role of the music producer/artist developer in a current recording environment. to top of page PROD-1049 - Music Business 1 A study of the major creative and business components that form the foundation of today's music industry with an emphasis on how they are interconnected and interdependent. to top of page PROD-1050 - Artist Management 1 This course will introduce the student to the principles of contracts and contract negotiations through the study of the manager/artist relationship. to top of page PROD-3017 - Music Business 2 To follow to top of page PROD-3018 - Artist Management 2 To follow to top of page PROD-3019 - Music Production Studio 2 To follow to top of page PROD-3020 - Music Business 3 A course designed to give the student the information to make an informed career choice and the theoretical knowledge to function in an entry level position in the entertainment industry. Business ethics will introduced. to top of page PROD-3021 - Music Production Studio 3 This course is designed to give the student an advanced level of knowledge and practice of the elements involved in establishing and executing a plan and budget for the production of music recordings from the demo or creation stage to the final master. to top of page PROD-5005 - Entertainment Law 2 An examination of the major legal agreements affecting the artist, producer and songwriter through the study of court decisions licensing agreements for the Internet and records, film, television and jingles. Time permitting, music merchandising will also be covered. to top of page PROD-5006 - Music Production Studio 4 To follow to top of page PROD-5007 - Music Business 4 To follow to top of page RCRD-1001 - Recording Engineering Lab 1 This course is designed to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge of the modern recording studio. Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to properly use microphones, process them through the recording console, utilize various pieces of signal processing equipment and mix in a multi-channel analog / digital format. to top of page RCRD-1002 - Recording Engineering Lab 2 This course is a continuation of RCRD-1001 and is designed to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge of the modern recording studio. Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to properly set up microphones, process them through the recording console, utilize various pieces of signal processing equipment, and record using digital media in a multi-channel format. to top of page WRIT-1037 - Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media This course will introduce contemporary media students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. This course will also introduce students to selected topics and concepts in contemporary media. to top of page |
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