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BA in Music Production

Price

$5500

Duration

3 Years

About the Course

Gain an expert-level education in creating and producing music. Throughout this program, you will learn to multitrack record, overdub, edit, and mix music in a variety of styles using complex digital audio systems. This program will give you the analytical and professional skills needed for a variety of music production-focused careers including music producer, recording engineer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, live sound engineer, sound technician, and more.


Upon completion of the Music Production major, you will be able to:

  • Operate the ins and outs of a digital audio workstation with efficiency and proficiency using the standards of an audio professional

  • Produce, mix, and master a recording using a keen musical ear developed through intensive music theory, harmony, and ear training

  • Lead a recording session with the technological and musical authority to bring out the best sound and performances in your collaborators

  • Achieve commercial-level recording quality in a variety of recording and production environments, whether it’s in a high-tech studio or a remote setting with minimal gear

  • Draw upon a repertoire of creative production techniques and practices that will stand the test of time amid technological advances and emerging styles

  • Develop your unique style as a producer while also having the flexibility to work on any project or genre

  • Demonstrate audio engineering expertise that utilizes state-of-the-art technology and puts to use a comprehensive knowledge of mechanics and acoustics

  • Incorporate acquired knowledge into an intellectual frame of reference to apply to all aspects of music production


  • Concentrate Courses (45 Credits)+Complete two of the following (6 credits):

  • OMPRD-180Pro Tools 101

  • OMPRD-221Pro Tools 110

  • OMPRD-380Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

  • Complete the following (27 credits):

  • OMPRD-160Music Production Analysis

  • OMPRD-162Critical Listening 1

  • OLMSC-215Acoustics

  • OMPRD-210Audio Fundamentals for Recording

  • OMPRD-355Microphone Techniques

  • OMPRD-365Vocal Production

  • OMPRD-420Art of Mixing

  • OMPRD-475Creative Music Production Skills

  • OMPRD-498Music Production Capstone


  • Complete two harmony courses from the following (3 credits):

  • OHARM-100Music Foundations

  • OHARM-101Music Theory 101

  • OHARM-105Music Application and Theory

  • OHARM-110Getting Inside Harmony 1

  • OHARM-201Music Theory 201: Harmony and Function

  • OHARM-211Getting Inside Harmony 2

  • OHARM-212Harmony 2

  • OHARM-301Music Theory 301: 


  • Advanced Melody, Harmony, Rhythm

  • OHARM-412Reharmonization Techniques

  • OCOMP-110Music Theory and Composition 1

  • OCOMP-111Music Theory and Composition 2

  • OCOMP-210Music Theory and Composition 3

  • OCOMP-211Music Theory and Composition 4


  • Choose 2 ear-training courses from the following (6 credits):

  • EART-115Basic Ear Training

  • EART-119Ear Training 1

  • EART-120Ear Training 2

  • EART-215Ear Training for Live Performance

  • EART-320Harmonic Ear Training: Recognizing Chord Progressions


  • Choose two keyboard courses from the following (6 credits):

  • OPIAN-100Keyboard Method

  • OPIAN-150Keyboard for the Electronic Musician

  • OPIAN-200Piano Technique 101

  • OPIAN-210Intermediate Keyboard

  • OPIAN-220Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques

  • OPIAN-230Pop/Rock Keyboard

  • OPIAN-240Piano Scales 101

  • OPIAN-300Latin Piano Styles

  • OPIAN-315Jazz Piano


  • Choose two additional courses from the above or from the following (6 credits):

  • OCMUS-105Time and Rhythm 1

  • OCOMP-110Music Theory and Composition 1

  • OCOMP-111Music Theory and Composition 2

  • OCOMP-210Music Theory and Composition 3

  • OCOMP-211Music Theory and Composition 4

  • OCOMP-250Counterpoint

  • OCWPR-130Arranging 1: Rhythm Section

  • OCWPR-231Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns

  • OCWPR-250Arranging and Producing Contemporary Music Styles

  • OCWPR-332Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing

  • OCWPR-333Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings

  • OCWPR-334Contemporary Vocal Arranging

  • OCWPR-335Jazz Arranging


  • Elective Courses (33 Credits)+ Choose five from the following (15 credits):

  • OMPRD-185Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Production 101

  • OMPRD-202Sound Design for the Electronic Musician

  • OMPRD-205Music Writing and Production with the iPad

  • OMPRD-208Learn to DJ with Traktor

  • OMPRD-227Recording and Producing in the Home Studio

  • OMPRD-250Music Video Editing with Final Cut Pro

  • OMPRD-262Advanced Audio Ear Training for Mix Engineers

  • OMPRD-273Producing Music with Logic

  • OMPRD-275Producing Music with Reason

  • OMPRD-278Ableton Live Fundamentals

  • OMPRD-279Producing Music with Cubase

  • OMPRD-281Performing with Ableton Live

  • OMPRD-282Ableton Live Techniques: Sampling

  • OMPRD-285Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Mixing 201

  • OMPRD-287Live Sound: Mixing and Recording

  • OMPRD-295Introduction to Game Audio

  • OMPRD-341Max Programming: Introduction to Procedural Music

  • OMPRD-342Audio Mastering Techniques

  • OMPRD-345Game Audio Production with Wwise

  • OMPRD-379Ableton Live Techniques: Synthesis and DSP

  • OMPRD-380Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

  • OMPRD-382Mixing and Mastering for the Electronic Musician

  • OMPRD-383Ableton Live Techniques: Non-Linear Creative Strategies and Composition

  • OMPRD-385Remixing

  • OMPRD-386Programming and Producing Drum Beats

  • OMPRD-389Audio Post Production for Film and TV

  • OMPRD-402Creative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for Music and Visuals

  • OMPRD-425Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

  • OMPRD-480Sylvia Massy: Creative Approaches to Recording and Producing Music



    Complete any six courses, except Liberal Arts courses coded with OLART, OLSOC, or OLMSC, in a given student's area of interest and professional development (e.g., music business, songwriting, arranging, orchestration, etc.) (18 credits).



  • Liberal Arts Courses (42 Credits)++ Complete one Composition/Writing (OLART) course from the following (3 credits):

  • OLART-111Introduction to College Writing

  • OLART-201Creative Writing: Literature Studies for Musicians

  • OLART-215Creative Writing: Poetry

  • OLART-216Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice


  • Complete one History (OLART) course from the following (3 credits):

  • OLART-170Rock History

  • OLART-220History of Film Music

  • OLART-231Art History of the Western European Tradition

  • OLART-233Music History of the Western World 1: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque

  • OLART-234Music History of the Western World 2: Classical, Romantic, and Modern


  • Complete any four additional Arts/Humanities (OLART, OMPRD, OCDAN, OCTHR) courses from the following (12 credits):

  • OLART-100Developing Your Artistry

  • OLART-111Introduction to College Writing

  • OLART-160Introduction to Digital Cinematography

  • OLART-170Rock History

  • OLART-201Creative Writing: Literature Studies for Musicians

  • OLART-205Game Design Principles

  • OLART-215Creative Writing: Poetry

  • OLART-216Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice

  • OLART-220History of Film Music

  • OLART-231Art History of the Western European Tradition

  • OLART-233Music History of the Western World 1: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque

  • OLART-234Music History of the Western World 2: Classical, Romantic, and Modern

  • OLART-400Career and Job Success in the Music Industry

  • OMPRD-250Music Video Editing with Final Cut Pro

  • OCDAN-103Introduction to Iconic Dance and Urban Movement

  • OCTHR-103Script Analysis for Theater




  • Complete four Social Sciences (OLSOC) courses from the following (12 credits):

  • OLSOC-150The Language of Film and TV

  • OLSOC-180Project Management for Musicians

  • OLSOC-200Business Communications

  • OLSOC-210Music, Self, and Society

  • OLSOC-226New Media Economics: Music, Mobile, Gaming, and Online Markets

  • OLSOC-307Music Cognition


  • Complete four Math and Physical / Natural sciences (OLMSC or OMBUS) courses from the following (12 credits):

  • OLMSC-101Music Production Fundamentals

  • OLMSC-130Applied Mathematics for Musicians

  • OLMSC-150Introduction to Computer Programming for Musicians

  • OLMSC-260Sampling and Audio Production

  • OMBUS-475Music Business Finance

Your Instructor

Dr. Samuel O Israel

Dr. Samuel O Israel

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