Music Business and Industry (B.S.): Audio Production Concentration - L

Program Description

The NVU-Lyndon Department of Music and Performing Arts provides versatile programs of study that encourage students to acquire, develop, and improve knowledge, abilities, and skills vital for a successful cooperation in the sphere of the music and entertainment industry. Engaging in a variety of educational projects, students better their understanding of the mechanics and principles of the music and entertainment industry. Our multi- and interdisciplinary programs aim to provide diverse creative experiences, introducing students to professional multitasking, and preparing them for a successful performance in practical and academic spheres.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Music Business and Industry program will demonstrate the ability to:

critically engage with multiple sectors of the music and entertainment industry and productively respond to the latest music developments
creatively design, produce, and market commercial products based on principles of event management, music production and technology
effectively collaborate to achieve project goals while meeting music and entertainment industry standards

Required Core Courses: (38 Credits)

BUS 2015 - Fundamentals of Management in Business Credit(s): 3
BUS 3131 - Business Law I Credit(s): 3
MBI 1025 - First-Year Music Seminar Credit(s): 3
MBI 1360 - Introduction to the Music Industry Credit(s): 3
MBI 3210 - Music Publishing Credit(s): 3
MBI 4220 - Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry Credit(s): 3
MBI 4810 - Music and Performing Arts Internship Credit(s): 1-6
MUS 1085 - Elements of Music Credit(s): 3
Note: If MUS 1085 is waived by evaluation, students must choose a replacement course from MUS 1041, MUS 1042, MUS 1431, MUS 2280, MUS 2341, MUS 2342, or MUS 3342. Students in the Music & Self-Promotion Concentration may not use MUS 1431 as a replacement for MUS 1085 in the core.
MUS 2410 - Collaborative Creativity in Music Credit(s): 1 (2 credits of MUS 2410 are required)

Choose One of the Following:

MUS 3330 - Worlds of Music Credit(s): 3
MUS 3350 - Music of the Americas (L) Credit(s): 3

Audio Production Concentration: (24-25 credits)

Students in this concentration must take MAT-1020 (Intermediate Algebra) and PHY 2010 (Introduction to Electricity and Electronics), and are encouraged to do so to fulfill General Education Core Curriculum requirements.

MBI 2160 - Digital Recording Techniques Credit(s): 3
MBI 2170 - Introduction to Audio Engineering Credit(s): 3
MBI 2171 - Hybrid Mixing Techniques Credit(s): 3
MBI 3170 - Recording and Post-Production Techniques Credit(s): 3
MBI 3180 - Live Sound Reinforcement Credit(s): 3
MBI 3220 - Advanced Audio Production Credit(s): 3
MBI 4040 - Auditory Perception and Psychoacoustics Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following options:

Take these two courses

MBI 2315 - Record Label Practicum: Production Credit(s): 2
MBI 2325 - Record Label Practicum: Marketing Credit(s): 2
OR

Take this course
MBI 3430 - Contemporary Issues in Audio Production Credit(s): 3

In cooperation with the Business Department, MBI students are encouraged to pursue one of the following:

Business Minor

Marketing Minor

AS in Business Administration

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