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Professional Music

  • BPM 101 - Modern Music Fundamentals I
    Course DescriptionThrough a combination of lectures and studio workshops students broaden their understanding of fundamental musical concepts. Through a practical framework basic music theory is broadly surveyed. Concepts include diatonic harmony,melody, and basic 4/4 rhythm and how these fundamentals relate to songwriting and production. Studio workshops and self-directed assignments empower students to express their own musical styles, genres and aesthetics while integrating and understanding fundamental music theory concepts.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Custom Requisites:Available only to Professional Music students
  • BPM 102 - Modern Music Fundamentals II
    Course DescriptionThis course continues a practical survey of fundamental music theory concepts building upon Modern Music Fundamentals1. Concepts include an overview of common rhythms including groove analysis and compound time signatures, melodic structures including scale tendencies and voice leading, and harmonic concepts including root motion and harmonic rhythm.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Prerequisites:BPM 101
  • BPM 201 - Digital Music Production I
    Course DescriptionThrough a combination of lectures and studio workshops students examine foundational skills in digital music production.Introduced through a low-cost, home recording approach fundamental production concepts are surveyed. Concepts include digital audio interfaces, digital audio workstations, recording, editing, songwriting, and production. Studio workshops and self-directed assignments build on these concepts and empower students to advance their own musical projects and reflect on their production style and aesthetic.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Custom Requisites:Available only to Professional Music students
  • BPM 202 - Digital Music Production II
    Course DescriptionBuilding on Digital Music Production 1 this course continues the examination of music production skills. The framework of this course includes home-recording, professional settings, and relationships between multiple recording environments.Concepts include digital recording session management, tracking, digital editing, effects processing, mixing, and mastering.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Prerequisites:BPM 201
  • BPM 301 - Performance Production I
    Course DescriptionThrough a combination of lectures and collaborative projects students examine relationships between creative, practical,and business aspects of live music. The course familiarizes students with the logistics and communication processes required to balance stakeholders and manage a successful live musical event. Students choose areas of specific study including performance, lighting, administration, marketing, and mixing and work in groups to produce live performances throughout the term.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Prerequisites:BPM 102 or BPM 202
  • BPM 302 - Performance Production II
    Course DescriptionBuilding on Performance Production I this course require students to have significant involvement with several performances over the term. Students are required to further explore and reflect upon the necessary theoretical and practical skills required for successful live music production.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Prerequisites:BPM 301
  • BPM 401 - Capstone Project
    Course DescriptionStudents conduct self-directed research into their future career path and develop strategies for making the transition from post-secondary to a career in their chosen field. This course culminates in writing a detailed and practical business plan which can be executed directly after graduation.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Prerequisites:BPM 301
  • BPM 402 - Masterclass
    Course DescriptionStudents prepare work to share with music industry professionals who offer feedback and provide insight. Students also discuss and analyze overarching issues within the music industry placing them in context of the theories and practices learned in the Professional Music program.
    Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.
    GPA Weight:1.00
    Billing Units:1
    Count:1.00
    Prerequisites:BPM 401