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Music Industry (MUIN)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/industry/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; Phone: (213) 740-4721.
- Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
A survey of the music business with emphasis on distribution of recorded music, music publishing, performance rights societies, record companies, agents, personal managers and contracts. Open to music majors (B.M. and B.S. degrees) only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music, Jazz Studies, Music Industry, Music Recording, Composition, Composition (Film Scoring), Electroacoustic Media, Jazz Studies (Vocal), Music Education, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Harpsichord, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44201D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 55 of 60 | Paul Young | TMCG156 |  |
Introductory survey of the music business. Topics include: copyright, record companies, contracts, music publishing, performance rights societies, managers, agents, and other artist team/income considerations. Not for major credit for Music Industry Majors. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 372ax.)
- Note: Was previously MUIN 372ax
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44203R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 57 of 60 | Paul Young | TMCG156 |  |
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media. Open to recording arts, music industry, and arts, technology, and the business of innovation majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,, Music Industry, Music Recording
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44205D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Richard Mc Ilvery | | ||
| 44206D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Richard Mc Ilvery | |
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media.Open to recording arts and music industry majors, and arts, technology, and the business of innovation majors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation,, Music Industry, Music Recording
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44217D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | Canceled | Andrew Garver | | ||
| 44218D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | Canceled | Andrew Garver | | ||
| 44219D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Andrew Garver | |
A survey of the technology used to create, prepare, perform, and distribute music, with an emphasis on recording, MIDI, music production, mastering and Internet technologies. Not available for major credit to B.M. and B.S., Music Industry majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44222D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Gutierrez Charles | |
Economic considerations of home, studio and location recording. Equipment, labor, facilities, media, legal and tax considerations will be explored.
- Note: Not applicable to major requirements for music industry majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44235R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 60 | Dax Kimbrough | UUCB2 | |
Recording and editing MIDI and digital audio using computer software. Modern MIDI sequencing techniques for the music, film and television industries. Recommended preparation: MUIN 270, MUIN 275b or MTEC 275b, MUIN 280
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44240D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 (2 on waitlist) | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (149316 KB) |  |
A study of entertainment law with a focus on the music industry.Areas of study include contracts, domestic practices,international practices, copyright protection, trademarks. Prerequisites: MUIN 270.
- Prerequisite: MUIN 270
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44245D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 43 of 45 | Mark Goldstein | TMCG156 | |
An intermediate-level survey of music law, artist contract analysis, case studies, modern/emerging business models and the business of music licensing. Prerequisites: MUIN 272x. Not available for credit for music industry majors. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 372bx.)
- Prerequisite: MUIN 272
- Note: Was previously MUIN 372bx
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44254D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 30 | Paul Young | MUS204 | |
A survey of the major elements that support the music industry. History, copyright, music contracts, radio, record companies, managers, music publishing and communication. Not for major credit to B.M. and B.S., Music Industry majors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44252D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Paul Young | |
A survey of the major elements that support the music industry. History, copyright, music contracts, radio, record companies, managers, music publishing and communication. Not for major credit to B.M. and B.S., Music Industry majors.
- Prerequisite: MUIN 372A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44253D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Paul Young | |
A survey of the presentation of the live musical experience. Both classical and popular concert presentation will be examined including venue selection, promotion and security.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44285D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 51 of 60 | Ken Lopez | CTV136A | |
Techniques and applications of recording and editing sound on personal computers. Hardware, software, editing for song, sound effects and dialog for film.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44320D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | Canceled | Rick Schmunk | | ||
| 44321D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Steve Cunningham | | ||
| 44322D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Gutierrez Charles | |
Field application of music industry theories and practices; part-time employment. Project jointly defined by student, employer and professor. Prerequisites: MUIN 360 or MUIN 372x. Junior or Senior standing. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MUIN 360 or MUIN 372)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44335D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 42 of 60 | Mark Goldstein | TMCG156 | |
A survey of the final creative steps of an audio CD. Concepts of acoustics, mastering suite design, critical listening, frequency, dynamics and sequencing. Recommended preparation: MUIN 360 or MUIN 372bx
- Prerequisite: MUIN 275B
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44357D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Andrew Garver | |
Principles and design characteristics of digital and analog signal processing equipment including plate reverb, digital reverbs, synchronizers, digital editing systems and mastering systems.
- Prerequisite: MUIN 275B
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44375D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Andrew Garver | |
A hands-on experience in which students work in teams to create web sites specifically designed to promote, market, and sell musical artists products online.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44383R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 70 | Steve Cunningham | TMCG156 | PDF (160390 KB) | |
Group study of one current music media issue, focusing on possible solutions with practical applications. Stress on leadership, critical thinking, and professional practices. By application only. Open to juniors and seniors only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44384D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 14 of 14 | Ken Lopez | CTV136A | |
A graduate level survey of the music business with emphasis on distribution of recorded music, music publishing, performance rights societies, musical products and live music.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44391D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Paul Young | |