MCCCD Program Description

Computer Literacy for the Music Business

Course: MUC180

First Term: 2020 Spring

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: L - .1 Load hours per credit per student

Description: Basic computer literacy, including business applications used in the Music Industry, with hands-on experience.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create a flier for a music program using a basic word processing program. (I) 2. Develop and evaluate music budgets using a basic spreadsheet program. (II) 3. Create posters, fliers and mailings for a music program using a basic graphic design program. (III) 4. Assemble a catalog of music, sound recordings, promotional assets and client contacts using a basic database program. (IV) 5. Design and produce a business presentation using a basic slide presentation program. (V) 6. Enhance a basic home page sheet with Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML). (VI) 7. Assess the performance of online music marketing and distribution endeavors using basic analytics programs. (VII) 8. Survey of music measurement and charting software. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Word Processing Basics A. Creating a document B. Understanding word processing menus C. Formatting a word processing document D. Typing and editing text E. Working with columns, and page and column breaks F. Changing paragraph formats G. Changing font, size, or style H. Using dictionary and thesaurus II. Spreadsheet Basics A. Understanding a spreadsheet B. Understanding spreadsheet menus C. Rows and columns D. Formatting cells and spreadsheet documents E. Writing a formula III. Graphic Design Basics A. Understanding paint/draw menus B. Formatting a document C. Using drawing and painting tools D. Selecting and deselecting objects E. Duplicating and deleting objects F. Changing an object`s size and shape G. Flipping and rotating objects H. Arranging objects I. Brush and spray can J. Adding text IV. Databases A. Understanding a database B. Understanding data base menus C. Creating and editing fields D. Sorting records E. Creating and editing layouts V. Slide Presentation Basics A. Creating a document B. Understanding slide presentation menus C. Formatting a slide presentation document D. Inserting text and graphics E. Understanding sequencing and timing of transitions F. Adding audio and video elements G. Using templates VI. HTML Basics A. Understanding basic HTML codes B. Creating a basic webpage with HTML codes C. Formatting input forms with HTML codes D. Inserting text and graphics on a webpage with HTML codes VII. Analytics A. Understanding the usage of analytics B. Selecting analytics software C. Creating an account D. Selecting tracking parameters E. Running performance reports F. Analyzing data results VIII. Survey of Music Measurement and Charting Software A. Sound Scan unit sales B. Broadcast Data Systems (BDS) airplay C. Media Metrix online audience share D. Arbitron radio demographics E. Big Champagne downloads F. Social Media influence tracking G. Others

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 25, 2017

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