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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

MUCP 322 - Analysis and Composition of Contemporary Music


An examination of compositional techniques used in pop songs, jingles, soundtracks, and underscores for radio, TV, records, films, shows, and industrials. Students investigate the ways in which music serves to enhance the overall goals of the product or project. Musical analysis serves to demonstrate how each style is created. Students produce their own musical compositions in each media context. Formerly MU 308A

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MUSC 204, MUSC 206

Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.

Credits: 1.5 cr, 1.5 hrs