26 courses with the subject MB, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MB 106* Music Business Forum
This course will consist of a mixture of guest speakers from the Music and Entertainment Industries, group discussion of current news and special topics in the Music Industry, and songwriting showcase with student feedback. Successful completion required each semester of enrollment.
MB 121Survey of Music Production, Marketing, and Distribution3
This course provides core knowledge of current business, legal and marketing practices unique to the music industry. Topics include music publishing, recording, marketing and distribution.
This course provides core knowledge of current business, legal and marketing practices unique to the music industry. Topics include artist management, concert promotion, and arts administration.
Introduction to the equipment of the recording studio and its use, audio session procedures, and guided experiences in recording. Emphasis on independent recording projects using multi-track recording, sequencing, signal processing, and MIDI technologies. Includes an overview of acoustics and sound in church and/or performance settings.
Covers the administrative functions unique to the modern commercial recording studio including accounting, marketing, personnel, planning, and facility management.
Introduction to the equipment of the recording studio and its use, audio session procedures, and guided experiences in recording in the professional commercial recording studio environment. Will include independent work using current multi-track recording and processing equipment at Echo Mountain Recording Studio, a commercial recording facility in Asheville, NC. All classes are conducted off-campus at this location.
This course covers the use of Pro-Tools audio production software and its integration with the commercial recording studio. It will include independent work using current multi-track recording and processing equipment at Echo Mountain Recording Studio, a commercial recording facility in Asheville, NC. All classes are conducted off campus at this location. Prerequisite: MB 221 (Offered every spring)
Ear-training for producers and recording engineers. Class activities involve listening and analysis of master tape and disc formats. Will include a range of music genres as well as specialized technical ear-training.
MB 280Special Topics in Music Business (Lower-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
An introduction to hardware and software applications for the musician’s use. Topics include the use of MIDI for record, playback, sequencing, arranging and preparation of music for publication, composition, and the use of Web and Internet resources for musicians. Pre- or Co-requisite: MS 113 or permission of professor. (Offered spring semesters, even years.)
An exploration of the philosophical foundation and the practical use of current technology employed in worship settings. Students will gain hands-on experience with hardware and software involved with lighting, projection, video editing, and audio recording. Taught by a select team of professionals.
An advanced hands-on approach to the principles and practices of mastering. Focuses on the use of digital audio workstations specially designed for audio mastering and related outboard equipment. Additional focus on surround mastering and DVD authoring.
MB 361362 Music Production, Marketing, and Distribution Seminar30
I-II (Album Project) (3,3) *Required every semester while enrolled as a full-time student with the exception of off- campus immersion semester. Audio Production Component
MB 480Special Topics in Music Business (Upper-Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper-level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies 1-3 hours. Repeatable for up to six hours of credit.
Lab component of the MS 485 capstone course. This course is a component of the Montreat Audio Production Program (MAPP) immersion semester. In this lab, students address and develop solutions to problems related to the production, distribution or marketing of music.