The Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry And Technology
Notice to Prospective Applicants:
In recent years there has been high student demand for this major. Students interested in this program should apply during
the initial filing period of the admissions cycle (November for any fall semester or August for any spring semester). Information
on any current enrollment restrictions is available from the Admissions and Records Office and from the department office
sponsoring the major.
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the
University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must
be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years.
Please request a plan from your major advisor or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See "General Education Requirements" in the
University Catalog and the
Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements marked below
with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General Education.
Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See "Cultural Diversity" in the
University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
American Institutions Requirement: 6 units
See the "American Institutions Requirement" under "Bachelor's Degree Requirements." This requirement is normally fulfilled
by completing HIST 130 and POLS 155. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.
Literacy Requirement:
See "Mathematics and Writing Requirements" in the
University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of
a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take
the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See
the
Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you
may register for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 52-54 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional
required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.
Major Core Program: 30-31 units
Students will be given a Theory Placement Exam to determine music competence.
11 courses required:
Prerequisites: Knowledge of the fundamentals of music and its notation to be determined by diagnostic exam. Concurrent enrollment
in MUSC 103. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 105.
| MUSC |
102 |
Theory II |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 with a minimum grade of C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 104. Required for majors, recommended for
minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 106.
| MUSC |
103 |
Aural Musicianship I |
1.0 |
FA |
Corequisites: MUSC 101.
| MUSC |
104 |
Aural Musicianship II |
1.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 103 with a minimum grade of C-.
Corequisites: MUSC 102.
| MUSC |
105 |
Beginning Piano I |
1.0 |
FA |
Corequisites: MUSC 101.
| MUSC |
106 |
Beginning Piano II |
1.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 105 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
Corequisites: MUSC 102.
| MUSC |
109 |
Intro to Music Technology |
3.0 |
FA |
| MUSC |
201 |
Theory III |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102 with a minimum grade of C-.
| MUSC |
291 |
American Music |
3.0 |
FS * |
| MUSC |
292 |
Maj Mus Fig in West Civ |
3.0 |
FS |
| MUSC |
309 |
Music Industry |
3.0 |
FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC |
202 |
Theory IV |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
| MUSC |
360 |
Studies Instrumentatn/Arrangng |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201.
| MUSC |
464 |
Jazz Arranging |
2.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
465 |
Songwriting |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC |
293 |
History of Jazz |
3.0 |
SP |
| MUSC |
294 |
History of Rock Music |
3.0 |
FA |
| MUSC |
296 |
African American Music |
3.0 |
FS * Eth |
This course is also offered as AFAM 296.
| MUSC |
304 |
Music From a Global Perspec |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102.
Major Option Course Requirements: 22-23 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must
select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
Note: The following is different from what appears in the printed catalog. The below information is current and correct.
Notice to Prospective Applicants
In recent years there has been high student demand for the Option in Recording Arts. Students interested in this program should apply to the University during the initial filing period of the admissions cycle (October 1–November 30 for any fall semester; August for any spring semester). A supplemental Recording Arts application must be submitted in April of the spring semester. Information on any current enrollment restrictions is available from the Admissions and Records Office and from the department office sponsoring the major.
Required Laptop Purchase
To complete this program, the student must have the use of a laptop computer. Please consult with the department for current
hardware and software recommendations.
6 courses required:
| EECE |
110 |
Basic Electricity/Instruments |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: None. This course is not intended for engineering majors.
| MUSC |
241 |
Fundamentals of Digital Audio |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 109, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
342 |
Comp with Electronic Media I |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 102, MUSC 109, MUSC 241, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
343 |
Comp with Electronic Media II |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 342 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
344 |
Audio Recording I |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: EECE 110, MUSC 102, MUSC 109, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
345 |
Audio Recording II |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 241, MUSC 344 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC |
442 |
Comp with Electronic Media III |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
444 |
Audio Recording III |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 345 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
445 |
Audio for Video |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 (may be taken concurrently), MUSC 345.
| MUSC |
446 |
Sound Reinforcement |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 345, faculty permission.
| MUSC |
447 |
Remote Audio Recording |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: MUSC 343, MUSC 345, faculty permission.
2 courses selected from:
| MUSC |
110 |
Studio Instruction Appl Music |
1.0 |
Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC |
111 |
Large Ensembles |
1.0 |
Inq |
| MUSC |
112 |
Small Ensembles |
1.0 |
Inq |
| MUSC |
113 |
Vocal Performance |
1.0 |
Inq |
| MUSC |
310 |
Studio Instruction Appl Music |
1.0 |
Inq |
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
| MUSC |
411 |
Large Ensembles |
1.0 |
Inq |
| MUSC |
412 |
Small Ensembles |
1.0 |
Inq |
| MUSC |
413 |
Vocal Performance |
1.0 |
Inq |
These courses may be repeated for credit. See No. 4 of "Special Music Requirements" under the BA in Music.
Studio instruction is available to students in the Option in Recording Arts who can qualify by audition.
6 courses required:
| ACCT |
201 |
Intro to Financial Accounting |
3.0 |
FS |
| MGMT |
303 |
Survey of Management |
3.0 |
FS |
| MKTG |
305 |
Survey of Marketing |
3.0 |
FS |
| MUSC |
108 |
Computer Lit for Musicians |
1.0 |
FS |
| MUSC |
350 |
Wild Oak Records Admin I |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309 or faculty permission.
| MUSC |
452 |
Legal Issues in Music |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309.
This course is also offered as BLAW 452.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC |
399 |
Special Problems |
1.0 |
-3.0 FS |
| MUSC |
489 |
Dir Field Proj in Music |
1.0 |
-5.0 FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
MUSC 399 or MUSC 489 must be taken for 3 units.
1 course selected from:
| MUSC |
351 |
Wild Oak Records Admin II |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309, MUSC 350, and faculty permission.
| MUSC |
352 |
Event Planning and Operation |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309 and faculty permission.
| MUSC |
353 |
Music/Arts Administration |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: MUSC 309 or faculty permission.
| MUSC |
489 |
Dir Field Proj in Music |
1.0 |
-5.0 FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Note: Students must take at least 3 units of MUSC 489 and
may take it in both
select from sections above for a total of 6 units.
Special Music Industry and Technology Requirements:
1. Advising is required each semeser for all Music Industry students.
2. All entering Music Industry and Technology majors (freshmen and transfer students), must take the diagnostic examination
in theory and ear training to determine placement.
3. Admission procedures for the Option in Music Industry include applying to the University during the initial filing period,
being placed in a "Pre-Music Industry" option, and being interviewed and/or auditioned by an appropriate faculty committee.
Consult with the Music Department office for details.
4. Admission procedures for the Option in recording Arts include applying to the University during the initial filing period,
being placed in a "Pre-Recording Arts" option, and passing supplemental Recording Arts criteria. Consult with the Music Department
office for details.
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total University
offerings. You should consult with an advisor regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your University
experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by
the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
For those courses taken for a letter grade, students must earn a grade of C- or better.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate advisor for specific information.
