MUCP 322 - Analysis and Composition of Commercial 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 465

Open to majors in the School of Music only.

Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs