USC Schedule of Classes

Music Technology (MTEC)

• D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
• Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for more information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.

MTEC 301: Individual Instruction (1.0-2.0 units, max 16)

Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43418D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 10	Isaac Schankler	MUS308

MTEC 311: MIDI Music Production for the Performing Musician (2.0 units)

Techniques of sequencing and recording musical compositions via MIDI on personal computers. Includes study of hardware, software, processes, functions, editing and orchestration techniques. Not open to music industry majors. Duplicates credit in former MUSC 311.

• Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music Industry

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43427D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	23 of 23 (2 on waitlist)	Steve Cunningham	TMCG147

MTEC 474a: Electronic Synthesizer Techniques (2.0-4.0 units)

Electronic music procedures in a multi-track studio. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 474ax.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43437D	001	2.0	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 22	Mark Harrison	TMCG147

MTEC 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 490x.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43460D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Rick Schmunk	TMC118

MTEC 501: Individual Instruction (1.0-2.0 units, max 8)

Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43473D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Isaac Schankler	MUS308

MTEC 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 590.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43482D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 30	Rick Schmunk	TMC118

MTEC 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 790.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43490D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Rick Schmunk	TMC118