MCCCD Program Description

Music Industry Study Tour

Course: MUC274AB

First Term: 2011 Spring

Laboratory 2 Credit(s) 10 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: F

Description: A tour of the music industry outside the metropolitan Phoenix area. Includes a variety of experiences and activities to enhance awareness of professional opportunities and careers.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe day-to-day activities as well as behind-the-scenes activities of the music industry. (I) 2. Identify and evaluate various career options in the field of the music industry. (I, II) 3. Identify in a daily journal key points from each activity that might aid a person in succeeding in a career related to the music industry. (II) 4. Demonstrate networking abilities by participation in discussions of daily activities during tour and individual appointments and interviews. (III) 5. Identify current trends in the marketplace. (IV)
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. Industry Activities, Site Visits, Tours, and Guest Lectures A. Day-to-day activities B. Behind-the-scenes activities C. Presentation of career options II. Daily Journal A. Highlights of each activity B. Analysis of career options III. Networking A. Roundtable Discussions B. Individual Appointments and Interviews IV. Trend Analysis A. Trends in Music B. Trends in Marketing and Promotion

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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