MUP 150History of Popular Music3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
North Carolina Wesleyan University · Courses
MUP
18 courses with the subject MUP, 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.
MUP 150History of Popular Music3
An introduction to the history of popular music in America from the mid- 19th century to the present. Students will be introduced to terminology,
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of the instructor.
MUP 185Spectrum (Popular Music Ensemble)1
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Previous instrument and/or vocal experience and permission of the instructor. This ensemble performs popular music of multiple styles. Focus is on live performance and recording projects for the NC Wesleyan University community.
MUP 185Spectrum (Popular Music Ensemble)1
This ensemble performs popular music of multiple styles. Focus
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Previous instrument and/or vocal experience and p
MUP 200Theory of Popular Music3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of the instructor. An introduction to major and minor scales and chords, chord progressions, song form, rhythm, harmonic techniques, melodic structures, modern chart notation, and basic compositional techniques used in popular music.
MUP 200Theory of Popular Music3
An introduction to major and minor scales and chords, chord prog
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of the instructor.
MUP 300Introduction to Music Production3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 150 , MUP 200 , or permission of instructor. This course covers the necessary tools, techniques, and applications of MIDI sequencing and digital audio for writing and production. Main topics include the MIDI standard and its applications, set up and use of digital audio workstations (DAWs), integration of MIDI and audio tracks/sources, use of software synthesizers, basic mixing techniques, audio theory, equipment and techniques. Through practical examples, activities, and projects the student will learn how to effectively use a DAW to write and produce music.
MUP 300Introduction to Music Production3
This course covers the necessary tools, techniques, and applications of MIDI sequencing and digital audio for writing and production
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 150 , MUP 200 , or permission of instructor.
MUP 305Studio Techniques3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 300 This course covers studio techniques for pre-production and tracking of musical elements. Topics include, space design and acoustic treatments, microphone types and selection, microphone placement and techniques, direct injection and cabling, preamplifiers, signal flow and gain structure, outboard signal processing and routing, and effects plugins. Through group activities and projects, the student will learn about the equipment and techniques required for tracking musical elements in the studio.
MUP 305Studio Techniques3
This course covers studio techniques for pre-production and tracking of musical elements. Topics include, space design and ac
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 300
MUP 310Live Sound Production3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 305 This course focuses on sound reinforcement for live musical performances and recording or broadcast of live musical events, both amplified and un-amplified. Primary topics include mixing for front of house, monitor, and recording or broadcast. Supporting topics include speakers, amplifiers, cabling, rigging, power, mic technique, wireless, touring, stage craft, load in/set up and tear down/load out.
MUP 310Live Sound Production3
This course focuses on sound reinforcement for live musical performances and recording or broadcast o
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 305
MUP 320Applied Music Production2
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 300 or permission of instructor This course gives students experience in synthesizing skills and knowledge from the program into real-world applications in music production. Term(s) Offered: Once an academic year or each semester, depending on need.
MUP 320Applied Music Production2
This course gives students experience in synthesizing skills Term(s) Offered: Once an academic year or each semester, depe
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 300 or permission of instructor
MUP 405Advanced Studio Techniques3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 305 The advanced student will produce a complete studio project including pre-production, collaboration with artists, writing/arranging, tracking/performing, editing, mixing, mastering, and distribution of the final product. This course will focus on fluency in music tracking/recording, editing and mixing, use of specialized DAW plugins and outboard processing, recording session management and workflow, producing, and professional interaction with the musical talent.
MUP 405Advanced Studio Techniques3
The advanced student will produce a complete studio project including pre-production, collaboration with artists, wr
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUP 305
MUP 490Senior Project3
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor. This course is the capstone experience for students completing the major. The project will demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of an area or areas of music production necessary for the professional environment.
MUP 490Senior Project3
This course is the capstone experience for students completing
- Subject
- MUP
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor.
Source: North Carolina Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61