MUM 2703
Professor Calle
Room 8249
Office: Kendall Campus, Room 8213-2
E-mail: ecalle@mdc.edu; edcalle@mac.com
Website: www.professorcalle.com
Phone: (305) 237-0593
OFFICE HOURS:
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DAY |
IN |
OUT |
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Monday |
12:15 Noon 5:25 PM |
1:15 PM 6:55 PM |
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Tuesday |
7:30 AM 10:00 AM |
8:15 AM 12:30 PM |
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Wednesday |
12:15 Noon 5:55 PM |
1:15 PM 6:55 PM |
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Thursday |
7:30 AM 10:00 AM |
8:15 AM 12:30 PM |
BOOKS:
1. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MUSIC BUSINESS – D. PASSMAN
2. MUSIC BUSINESS HANDBOOK (7th ed.) – D. BASKERVILLE
Required Materials: A valid E-mail account, access to the World Wide Web, a writing instrument and a notebook.
Attendance is mandatory. At least 80% of the material comes from class lectures and the website. Your attendance grade will be equal to a major test grade. You will begin the term with an attendance score of 100 points. Every unexcused absence will reduce your attendance grade by 3 points. Every tardy or early departure will further reduce your attendance score by 1 point. Students who do not attend class regularly and are failing will be dropped from the role.
IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED EXAMS, QUIZES OR ASSIGNMENTS DUE TO AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. IF YOU MISS AN EXAM, QUIZ OR ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL EARN A ZERO.
Projects and tests: You will maintain a portfolio, complete at least 8 projects, and take at least 4 tests plus a final exam. Each test will be weighted equally and worth between 100 and 200 points. Course exams and homework assignments make up 75% to 85% of your final grade.
Grading Scale: A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0
Assignments/Projects: You will have at least 3 assignments or projects due. Each project will be worth between 20 and 200 points. The portfolio will be checked every two weeks and portfolio presentation will be required for the final grade.
Reading assignments are as listed unless instructed otherwise. Quantity of reading assignments and numbers of tests and homework assignments listed on this syllabus may be altered or changed at the instructorÕs discretion.
Course Description: This course will
provide an overview, and hands-on experience, with a wide variety of
computer-based music technology and cross-platform software applications used
within the Music Business environment. Software studies include Microsoft Word
(word processing), Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), Microsoft PowerPoint
(presentation), and Adobe Photoshop (scanning, photo touch-up). Students will
present projects in class. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience with the
Macintosh and/or Windows 95 operating systems. Special fee. (6 hr. lab)
Additionally, students will work with Macromedia Studio MX, Photoshop, iTunes,
Quicktime, Finale, Adobe Acrobat, Reason, Garageband, and a host of other
computer applications.
Excused Absences: Illness with an accompanying DoctorÕs note. Absence due to a death in the family will require supporting documentation. Acts of God such as nuclear war, biological and chemical attacks, plagues, acts of terrorism, earthquakes and hurricanes are also acceptable excuses for an absence as long as you have documented proof.
Note: The topic schedule is flexible and can change at the discretion of the instructor. The student is responsible for all reading assignments as listed. Changes will be announced in class and posted on the website.