ENT 201. Pro Tools Fundamentals I. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to teach students the basics fundamentals of using Pro Tools as a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) using the official AVID Pro Tools 101 curriculum. Lessons are designed to build technical understanding of DAW operation using Pro Tools. There will be an overview of Pro Tools history, user interface, creating sessions, recording and editing audio and MIDI, mixing, and bouncing. Students will have an opportunity to earn a certification from AVID in Pro Tools. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 211. Pro Tools Fundamentals II. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to teach students the advanced fundamentals of using Pro Tools as a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) using the official AVID Pro Tools 110 curriculum. Lessons are designed to prepare students for the AVID Pro Tools User Certification Exam and are designed to build upon students’ knowledge of Pro Tools’ primary functions. Focus is on addressing typical conditions an engineer might encounter on real-world projects. Students will have an opportunity to earn a certification from AVID in Pro Tools. Prerequisite: ENT 201. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 212. Logic Pro Fundamentals. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to teach students the basics of using Logic Pro as a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) in the recording studio. Lessons are designed to strengthen technical understanding of DAW operation as well as Logic Pro use in music production. There will be an overview of Logic music software, including workflow windows, audio capture, wave edit functions, MIDI functions, navigation, key commands, mixing and workflow. This course will provide critical knowledge for using Logic Pro and the extensive capabilities contained in Logic music software. Prerequisite: ENT 201. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 213. Ableton Live Fundamentals. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to teach students the basics of using Ableton Live as a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) on the stage in live performance and in the recording studio. The course will focus on navigation in both Ableton workflow windows, understanding the display, clip and scene navigation, MIDI functions, audio capture, wave editing, warp functions, track automation, routing within Ableton, mixing, and keyboard navigation. This course will provide critical knowledge for using Ableton Live and the extensive capabilities contained in Ableton music software. Prerequisite: ENT 201. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 225. Survey of the Music Industry. (3 Credits)

Various aspects of the music industry are covered including music publishing, the record company, studio techniques, and production. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 235. Audio in a Multimedia Environment. (3 Credits)

Students are introduced to the myriad of careers associated with recorded audio. Class includes discussions of historical development, current trends and future possibilities. Integral to the coursework is the process of becoming familiarized with basic, popular software used by the entertainment industry and combining all the semester’s knowledge to create a multimedia project.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 245. Critical Listening. (3 Credits)

Students in this course will develop their critical listening skills. Students will examine the unique timbres produced by common instruments, natural and artificial reverb, delay, and other production effects. Students will also analyze professional recordings and strengthen their listening skills through advanced audio ear training drills. This “Technical Ear Training” component will examine the nature of reproduced sound, frequency balance, acoustics, and distortion. Significant criteria such as: noise, spatial arrangement, time and dynamics based effects, frequency response, spectral shape, and appropriateness of technique for the music recorded will be discussed in detail. Course topics also include the physics of sound, acoustics and psychoacoustics, sound analysis, the identification of various production techniques, and instrument identification. (Offered on sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 299. Seminar and Lecture Series. (1 Credit)

Discussion of current topics from industry trade publications and blogs. There will be guest lecturers from the industry four times each semester to which the general public will be invited. This class will be used to further engage students in departmental activities. May be repeated for up to three credit hours.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 300. Songwriting Analysis. (3 Credits)

The art, craft, and business of writing contemporary popular songs is studied through analysis of popular songs on the music trade publication charts, practical original song composition, and participation in listening workshop experiences.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 310. Musicianship for Audio Engineers. (3 Credits)

A study of the etiquette, working relationships, skill sets, knowledge and vocabulary needed to work efficiently in the recording studio as a musician or engineer. Emphasis is placed on how studio musicians and recording engineers work together, moving musicians beyond standard notation and audio engineers closer to it. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 325. Music Publishing. (3 Credits)

Covers publishers' and writers' obligations, different forms and laws of copyright protection, royalties, and foreign publishing. Prerequisite: ENT 225. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 329. Record Company Operations. (3 Credits)

How recordings make their way through marketing, promotion, publicity, and distribution. Topics include major, independent and DIY labels, the recording contract, income associated with the artist and the recorded product. Prerequisite: ENT 225. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 335. Survey of Audio Recording. (3 Credits)

Audio recording techniques of professional studio recording are studied including basic audio electronics, analog and digital tape machines and related outboard recording gear, microphones, studio set-up; and recording, mixing, editing, and engineering functions of studio recording. The relative place and significance of recording studio operations is presented. Prerequisite: ENT 235. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENT 201. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 340. Live Production Technology. (3 Credits)

A broad overview of the live production industry. Primarily hands-on training for touring crew, including but not limited to live audio and video production, lighting for concert and theatrical applications, projection systems and live entertainment broadcast production. Prerequisite: ENT 335.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 345. Concert Promotion and Touring. (3 Credits)

A study of the various aspects of presenting entertainment performances and events. Topics include talent buying, promotion, production, venue management, budgets and ticketing. Students present at least one show as part of the course. Prerequisite: ENT 225. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 355. Artist Career Development. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on exploring the creative and business challenges of being a performing artist including studying various sources of partnerships to maximum career results. An analysis of the performing artist's management team and income streams associated with personal appearances, including discussions of contractual considerations. Prerequisite: ENT 225. (Offered on sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 400. Advanced Songwriting and Analysis. (3 Credits)

A continuation of ENT 300, with hands-on, fully immersive activity in songwriting and collaboration. Creativity and craft will be equally explored in real world situations. Participation in listening workshop experiences and performances in class and/or recordings will be required. Prerequisite: ENT 300. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 425. Recording Techniques. (3 Credits)

The technical characteristics, appropriate functioning, and skill-development associated with all components of the recording studio will be studied including such topics as digital and analog recording, studio maintenance, mixing, overdubbing, editing, tape machine alignment, recording session engineering and control room tuning. Prerequisite: ENT 335. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 426. Production. (3 Credits)

Production roles, artist roles, and financial roles from conception to the finished recording. Students are responsible for finding recording artists and completing the pre-production, in-studio, and post-production phases of the recording process. Prerequisite: ENT 335. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 430. MIDI and Synthesis. (3 Credits)

A study of the history and development of synthesis, sampling, and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface). Emphasis is on using software synthesizers in the production of electronic music, and the use of MIDI in the recording studio. Prerequisites: ENT 335 or MU 372 or CAT 253, ENT 201, ENT 212 or ENT 213. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 435. History of Popular Music. (3 Credits)

Study of the history and culture of popular music from minstrelsy through the various styles of blues, jazz, rock and other significant popular genres to the present day. Traces the development of business, technology and significant individuals in the music business. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 445. Advanced Recording Techniques. (3 Credits)

Further exploration of acoustics, studio design and physical characteristics of audio. Students go deeper into the use of plug-in software and outboard gear, and applying those skills to modern mixing and mastering techniques. Every effort is made to simulate actual commercial setting and demands for a graduating audio engineer to prepare them for the job market. Prerequisites: ENT 335 and ENT 425.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 470W. Entertainment Industry Law. (3 Credits)

A study of procedures, principles, and practices of law and management in the entertainment industry including such areas as intellectual property rights, artists, contracts and negotiations, and other legal and managerial issues associated with the performing arts. Preparation of papers and related issues. Prerequisite: ENT 225. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 480. Senior Seminar. (3 Credits)

This course has three major components. Focus on preparation review and completion of exit exam. Extensive preparation and counseling for internship experience and placement. Completion of entertainment industry related capstone project or paper. Prerequisite: ENT core and senior standing.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 483. Audio for Video. (3 Credits)

Students are introduced to preproduction, production and post production techniques of cinematic audio capture with an emphasis on sound design, ADR and Foley work for artistic and technical processes involved in visual storytelling. Content will focus on the practical and artistic application of technology, software and skillsets used in live on-set recording and studio captured audio for use in a visual medium. Students will create sonic landscapes in the service of storytelling, using industry standards, techniques and technology and taking into consideration psychoacoustics and the experience of the viewer. Prerequisite: ENT 335 OR CAT 253. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 485. Professional Field Experience in Sport and Entertainment Management. (3 Credits)

Provides the student with an opportunity to be actively involved in a specific aspect of sport or entertainment industries. Includes application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations related to management of sport and/or entertainment. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 150 hours of documented field experience during the semester. Also listed as SRM 485 but creditable only in field for which registered.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 490. Special Topics. (1-3 Credits)

Topics selected for investigation and reports from the field of entertainment with departmental approval. May be repeated, but may not exceed a total of nine semester hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

ENT 492. Singing River Records. (1-3 Credits)

Training and practical experience in the making and marketing of recordings. Students run the record company as a business with actual profits and/or losses. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Course Fees: $60

ENT 495. Entertainment Internship/Practicum. (3-6 Credits)

Selected problems and practice emphasizing actual professional work situations in the field of entertainment through special study, projects or field experience under departmental supervision and evaluation. May be repeated but not to exceed an aggregate of six credit hours. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60