Music Industry Studies, B.A.

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Bachelor of Arts in Industry (BA Music Industry Studies) studies prepares students for careers in the music industry that include, recording engineering, live sound technician, arts administration and other industry related careers.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 (U5C1) (COM1) Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 (U5C2) (COM2) Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 (U5C3) (COM3) Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning (U5Q) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) (U5PN) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) (U5PN) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) (U5H) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) (U5H) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution (U5V) Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Music Industry Core: 32 Credits

MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
All music majors must enroll in and successfully complete Convocation each semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8. Credits / Units: 8
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II Credits: 1
MUSC 3610 - Recording Lab III Credits: 1
MUSC 4365 - Recording Art and Technology Credits: 3
MUSC 4525 - Recording Lab IV Credits: 1
MUSC 3600 - Songwriting Methods Credits: 3
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4002 - Arts Entrepreneurship Seminar Credits: OR, TO
MUSC 4005 - Internship in Music Business Credits: 1
MUSC 4360 - Fundamentals of Audio for Music Production Credits: 3
MUSC **** Progressive Methods 3

Lower Division Electives: 8 Credits

MUSC 1007 - Hip-Hop/Pop Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2*** Internship Credits / Units: 1
MKT 2100 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
MGT 2100 - Management and Organizations Credits: 3
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
ENTR 2400 - Entrepreneurial Mindset Credits: 3

Upper Division Music Electives: 10 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III, 2 credits
MUSC 4*** Applied Lessoons IV, 2 Credits
MUSC 5*** Applied Lessoons V, 2 Credits
MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2
MUSC 4370 - Live Sound Reinforcement Credits: 1
MUSC 4375 - Audio Technology Capstone and Practicum Credits: 3
MUSC 4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1‑12

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits

Diversity in the U.S.–D: MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
Global Awareness–G: MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3