12 courses with the subject CMED, 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.
CMED 101Introduction to the Music Industry3
This course provides a broad overview of the music industry including changes in how music is distributed, heard, marketed and promoted as a result of digital technological advances. Additionally, students learn about contractual agreements, royalties, copyright, making an album, promoting an album, publicity, touring, social media and streaming. Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the craft of songwriting. Students will examine, analyze, and implement song structure in their own compositions. No prior musical training is necessary to take this class, but you will be required to make music and perform at your level of ability. Credit(s): 1
This course will immerse students in the practice of ideation. This initial stage of the Capstone Project provides students the opportunity to explore the creative process of generating, developing and communicating new ideas in the area of contemporary music. Credit(s): 1
This bi-weekly forum provides an opportunity for students to discuss current developments, issues and other matters in contemporary music while providing an opportunity for students to workshop (perform) their music among peers for constructive feedback. Credit(s): .5
CMED 501 While the blending of genres has long been a part of contemporary music, a number of artists have begun to experiment with musical genre bending within the context of more mainstream styles. This course examines the aesthetics, practicality and publishing ethics of genre-bending in the 21st-century. Credit(s): 3
This course is an exploration of the basic techniques and theories of computer based multi-track recording and MIDI technology. Students apply principles by working with music creation software. Topics to be covered include audio signal flow, Apple loops, drummer, software instruments, audio processing, and editing tools. Credit(s): 2
This course explores the art and craft of songwriting. It includes the study of lyrics, rhythm, melody, harmony and song structure. Students develop creative songwriting projects in a variety of styles. Credit(s): 2
This required course will present students with performance opportunities, lectures, masterclasses and other topics that support curricular offerings in the Songwriting Certificate. Students enroll in the course two times. Credit(s): .5
Enrollment is limited to students in the Songwriting Certificate program
Corequisite
CMED 328
CMED 350CMED Project: Design1
This course provides students with an opportunity to practice design in a way that parallels what will be expected and encountered in the music industry. During the design phase, students are required to consider and address a broad range of processes or barriers that could impact their project. Credit(s): 1
In this course students simulate their design through prototyping, which helps to identify and reduce problem areas as well as increase the quality of work. Deep exploration of the strengths and growth areas of the design occurs in collaboration with capstone participants. Credit(s): 1
This course provides students who are nearing completion of the CMED program an opportunity to launch their project one semester prior to their final launch. Through the soft launch process, students have an additional opportunity to reevaluate, reconstruct and refine sections of their design. Credit(s): 2
This course provides students completing the CMED program an opportunity to launch an individualized contemporary music project. Through the launch process, students share their contemporary music project with an authentic audience. Credit(s): 3
