53 courses with the subject MBET, 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.
22.5 hours CE level continuing studies course This course will explore the far flung nature of the modern music industry, with special focus given to emerging trends in marketing, technology and the societal impact of contemporary pop music. This course may not be audited.
15 hours CE level continuing studies course Through lecture and hands-on experimentation, students will be introduced to the world of professional music studios. Students will utilize the state of the art Laurie Wagman Recording Studios, gaining relevant experience working with microphones, large format recording consoles, and mixing via Pro Tools. This course may not be audited.
7.5 hours CE level continuing studies course Students will explore electronic music production using Ableton Live and a variety of synthesizers. Students will leave with several works appropriate for a college portfolio. This course may not be audited.
22.5 hours CE level continuing studies course Faculty supervised, guided time in our facilities to work on assignments and personal projects. This course may not be audited.
15 hours CE level continuing studies course Students will apply their electronic music production tools to create a range of work demonstrating their understanding and interest of audio production. This course may not be audited.
30 hours CE level continuing studies course Students will develop multiple works showcasing their audio engineering and recording experiences. This course may not be audited.
67.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course An introductory exploration of audio electronic concepts and practices specifically tailored for musicians, producers, and live-sound/recording engineers. Topics covered will include electricity basics, wiring, making and creating cabling, and utilizing other tools of the trade. This course carries an additional fee. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. $40 Materials Fee This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course is an introduction to the scope and general focus of the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology program at the University of the Arts. Through a series of lectures, workshops and group activities, students will become familiar with general practices, philosophy and requirements of the MBET program. MBET students should register for this course during their first year on campus. Open to Business, Entrep. & Tech majors only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course A hands-on, skills-building course that provides students with functionality in practices, definitions, concepts and techniques in Pro Tools software, the industry standard in digital recording and editing. Class projects, lectures, and labs will be used to aide students in demonstrating proficiency with Pro Tools software. Priority enrollment to MBET majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course An introduction to the basics of recording, editing, and other functions of Logic X, a digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencing application. This course is designed to be heavily hands-on and build the skills necessary for use in students’ personal studios. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course builds upon the Audio Electronic concepts and practices learned in Audio Electronics I. Topics include inductance, transformers, power supplies, speaker and microphone repair and operating principles, vacuum tube amplification, solid state amplification, repair and troubleshooting skills, and building a circuit from a schematic. Prerequisites MBET*112 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Web Radio Operations is an overview of the history and development of internet radio. This course will investigate and study the structure and function of internet radio stations, and discuss the various legal and contractual issues these stations must consider. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course focuses on the theory and operation of virtual synthesizers and digital audio samplers. Priority enrollment for School of Music majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
67.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course builds upon the Audio Electronic concepts and practices learned in Audio Electronics I. Topics include inductance, transformers, power supplies, speaker and microphone repair and operating principles, vacuum tube amplification, solid state amplification, repair and troubleshooting skills, and building a circuit from a schematic. Prerequisites MBET*102 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course explores the evolution of audio recording formats used over the course of the last century. It will explore early acoustic recordings through tape and digital media, culminating in the birth of the home studio. By developing a clearer understanding of how today’s standards were reached, students will be able to make more informed production choices in the hybrid/digital analog environment of the modern music industry. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of audio programming appplications and hardware, including Arduino, Pure Data, Max/MSP, and Supercollider. These applications and devices allow composers, performers, software designers, researchers, and artists to create recordings, performances, and installations using interactive technology. Prerequisites MBET*265 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course An introduction to circuit bending, hardware hacking, basic audio electronics, and re-purposing materials towards the creation of new musical instruments. Prerequisites Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course The Artist Management course explores the career path of the manager. This position plays a significant role in the entertainment business community and in the career of the artist/band. Course topics include: the artist/manager relationship, launching an artist’s career, management contracts, development of an artist’s career path, and sustaining an artist’s career. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course Recording Industry Operations is an overview of the history and development of the modern recording industry. This course will investigate and study the structure and function of record companies, media promotion techniques, digital and online marketing, on-line and retail distribution and sales, and contracts for recording, licensing, touring, and merchandising. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course is designed to introduce students to the world of live music via the venue’s perspective. We will take a macro approach to understanding the role and duties of a venue manager in ensuring the success of a live music venue. Discussions will primarily focus on mid-size venues (1,000-5,000 capacity range). Topics to be covered include ticketing and box office management; understanding the roles & responsibilities of venue personnel & those directly related to the structure; artist deal structures and contracts; developing basic marketing & promotions plans; planning event programming; and event calendar management. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course A hands-on, skills-building course that provides students with functionality in practices, definitions, concepts and techniques in the Ableton Live software, a program used to create, record, mix and produce, and perform music. Priority enrollment to MBET majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course will provide an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the touring and concert promotion industry. This class will teach students how to book personal appearances by pitching venues, negotiating compensation, creating contracts, advancing dates, etc. Students will also meet with guest speakers who are professionals working in the touring and concert industry. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course This course studies the role of the music critic throughout history. It will discuss the ways in which music was reported historically, and how that has evolved into the many formats that currently exist. The course will study the process involved with listening to recorded and live music with an emphasis on content, instrumentation, surroundings, and its purpose. Ultimately, the student will derive an understanding that will allow them to develop their own reviews. Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Topics and studies of current interest in music business and entrepreneurship, such as trends in marketing, licensing, online business models, and distribution. Topics can also include projects such as producing major events and booking/managing venues. Courses can be taught in lecture or studio format with contact hours varying accordingly. Priority enrollment to MBET majors. This course may be completed 3 times for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course explores post-production and workflow techniques that are crucial to professional audio mixing. Students will explore essential production concepts (including mix archiving, instrumental mixes, song stems and basic usage of digital processing) to develop and refine an efficient and replicable audio mixing procedure. Prerequisites MBET*193 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
1.5 creddits 22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course Modern Pop Production is a course designed to study the current practices and techniques of commercial record production. Topics discussed will include the analysis of popular commercial songs, the production process, vocal recording and processing, as well as an examination into the methods used to create the final ‘polish’ of a professional recording. Prerequisites MBET*193 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
90.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Digital Distribution is a critical course focusing on the impact that digital media and distribution have had on our society and culture over the last ten years in particular. Digital technology has revolutionized the way we produce and consume media. The shift has been epitomized in the rise of self-published content created by individuals rather than traditional broadcasters and distributed to a mass audience. We are entering an era of common, niche-driven mass media, produced by anyone with a computer and an Internet connection. Students in this course will focus on the impact that digital distribution has had on traditional media and the way our culture is changing with this new perspective. We will also look at the way in which companies are adapting to this change in the media landscape. Which companies are approaching the challenges with fresh ideas, and which ones are struggling to adapt? We will look at case studies to help navigate the evolution of companies’ relationship with this disruptive technology. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course Students explore the music industry and its constituent sectors, including music performing, recording, promoting, and record distribution in new media.This course will permit us to endeavor in working with other classes to create the following results: web cast tv show, college radio, web radio, podcast, live performances, weekly variety show. Our goal is to develop and work on an agreed upon project from its inception to its conclusion. Prerequisites MUSC*281 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course explores the processes, guidelines, and procedures associated with sync licensing and publishing rights within the music industry. Course content prioritizes recorded music’s role in other forms of entertainment, including television, film, or new media. Emphasis will be placed on learning contractual norms, typical conditions of licensing agreements, and the basic procedures involved in cementing these contracts. Students will acquire the appropriate knowledge needed to work at or own their own publishing company, the ability to manage a relationship with a music publisher and licensing agency, and the skills necessary to become a music supervisor. Prerequisites MBET*207 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course A hands-on, skills-building course designed to further students’ skill set and functional knowledge in Pro Tools software, the industry standard in digital recording and editing. This course will focus on advanced professional features and functions of the software, allowing students to produce more professional results with an efficient workflow. Prerequisites MBET*111 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course will examine in depth the development and execution of strategies needed to succeed in the music business as an Artist Manager. Course content will consist of active examination of strategies for each sector of the music business to develop, confirm, and maintain professional relationships within the industry and progress artists appropriately within that structure. Prerequisites MBET*136 This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course Students will develop an advanced understanding of MIDI, sequencing, and digital audio through the integration of in-class demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on projects and activities. Prerequisites MBET*143 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course A hands on, skill building course designed to further students’ knowledge and functional understanding of Ableton Live software. This course will focus on advanced professional production and performance techniques using Ableton software and hardware. Prerequisites MBET*143 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the function and best practices of marketing in live entertainment in the 21st century. Students will create event marketing plans using contemporary industry standard tools, terminology and methods. Local demographics and networks will be the main marketing focus, with an emphasis on understanding how to apply these areas in other major markets outside of Philadelphia. Prerequisites MUSC*281 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course Producer’s Workshop will focus on varying aspects of audio production, including genre-specifics, post-production techniques, mixing philosophy, instrument recording, and the fundamentals of audio processing. Prerequisites MBET*193 This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course will explore the technology and techniques necessary to produce concerts and live events from the perspective of the venue or theatre. Primary focus will be on audio: including discussions on signal flow, signal processing, live mixing, microphones and live recording. This course will introduce an over-arching set of techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a lab; for hands-on exploration. Priority enrollment for MBET majors and minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course A continuation of the processes and technologies used in Live Sound Production I. This course will continue to explore recording techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a “lab” for hands-on exploration. Students will be expected to investigate multiple solutions and sound designs for live concerts through research in industry practices. Prerequisites MUSC*260 This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course A continuation of the processes and technologies used in Live Sound Production II. This course will continue to explore mixing techniques and principles, utilizing the Caplan Recital Hall’s state of the art digital mixing equipment as a ‘lab’ for hands-on exploration. This course co-exists with an existing School of Music ensemble rehearsal, which students will be required to mix each week. Prerequisites MBET*261 This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course introduces the basics of electronic music and technology through an investigation of their interconnected histories. Topics include Futurism, early electronic instruments, musique concrete, modular synthesis, MIDI, glitch, sampling, digital audio, and DAWs. Through an exploration of the aesthetic trends and developments that produced these approaches, students gain an appreciation for the relationship between electronic music and the technology used to create it. Through listenings, written reflections, creative projects, and exposure to new software, students acquire skills for the creation and appreciation of electronic music. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio. Prerequisites MBET*193 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course takes a detailed look into the business of analyzing, negotiating, and writing legal contracts for the purpose of entertainment, merchandising, and licensing. The course covers music production, record label negotiation, and basic recording agreements, and also explores TV and film agreements in production and writing. Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course Advanced Recording Forum invites students to analyze a recording project from its inception through to completion. It looks at the recording process from the producer’s point of view. The course offers insights into how to find clarity in simplicity, while also looking at why creativity can work against that goal. It also explores ideas of production through orchestration and develops techniques that satisfy both the music consumer and the producer’s own creative impulses. Prerequisites MUSC*462 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course Advanced Mixing & Mastering is a course focusing on in-the-box mixing and mastering techniques. Students will study how analog audio is converted into digital audio as well as how that digital audio is manipulated through Digital Signal Processing. The course will allow students to gain hands-on experience with various audio mixing and mastering techniques that are currently used in the professional industry today. Prerequisites MUSC*462 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course A hands-on, skills-building course that explores advanced concepts pertaining to programming and application of synthesizers in audio production. Class projects and labs will be used to aid students in demonstrating proficiency with multiple types of synthesizers, with an emphasis on modular synthesis. Prerequisites MBET*127 Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course Binaural recording captures sound in 3D, giving the listener the sense of ‘being there’ and hearing where sound is coming from. Through practical projects and class labs, students will explore and create using a cutting edge recording technique. Prerequisites MUSC*462 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course A hands-on, skills-building course that explores advanced recording techniques in a studio environment. The course will explore advanced concepts pertaining to the acoustics of common instruments and how microphone choice, positioning and function can aid in attaining professional sound quality. Class projects, lectures, and labs will be used to aid students in demonstrating proficiency with microphone technique. Prerequisites MUSC*462 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course provides an overview of analog recording production. This will include a thorough exploration of the function, operation and maintenance of analog recording equipment, with an added focus on the ways classic studio processes differ from modern digital techniques. Students will work in groups to produce three tracks from three separate musical projects over the course of the semester. Prerequisites MUSC*462 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. Music Composition and Performance priority registration. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course A study of new techniques and technologies for composing spatial music. Designed to expose the student to new and cutting edge spatialization, including higher-order ambisonics, quadrophonic, surround sound, and binaural/transaural, through hands-on and project based recordings. Prerequisites MBET*310 This course is not repeatable for credit.
33.75 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course will explore the theory, techniques, and steps involved in designing and constructing audio speakers. Material will include close examination of existing designs, with special attention paid to contemporary near field monitor design. Students will construct their own near field monitors according to principles of sound pressure, acoustics and electronics. A basic understanding and skillset in the field of audio electronics is required. Prerequisites MBET*102 Priority enrollment for MBET majors and MBET minors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This course covers advanced recording, editing, mixing, and producing music using professional digital audio software and hardware. Students will be required to complete numerous technical and creative projects, applying their skills learned. Prerequisites MBET*240 Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
22.5 hours 300 level undergraduate course This course is designed to build on students’ experience with a variety of audio programming appplications and hardware, including Arduino, Pure Data, Max/MSP, and Supercollider. These applications and devices allow composers, performers, software designers, researchers, and artists to create recordings, performances, and installations using interactive technology. Prerequisites MBET*280 This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course This is a required capstone course for all students in the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Program. With the helpof an instructor, students select a project of particular relevance and intertest and can work individually or as a team. Projects can be built across colleges, schools and departments and can include areas such as event production and promotion, project creation and distribution and ensemble tour construction and management. Prerequisites BUSN*330 This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course An opportunity to participate in a workplace environment during the academic year. Students earn internship credit by completing a minimum number of hours in the field during the semester, and by satisfying the requirements of the sponsor, such as attendance, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, tasks completed. Students may be assigned to recording studios, radio stations, arts organizations, or with music publishers, entertainment attorneys, music therapists, or record producers. Open to Business, Entrep. & Tech majors only. This course requires permission by the offering program office. Pass/fail grading only.
Source: University of the Arts's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
