University of California, Los Angeles Herb Alpert School of Music 148 courses
Music Industry is a designated capstone major. Undergraduate students must complete a senior thesis that demonstrates the skills and expertise they have acquired in earlier coursework. This requirement may be fulfilled through a written research paper, but, given the experiential nature of the Music Industry program, it may also be fulfilled by the honing of creative expression for personal or political effect (songwriting, production, etc.), by problem solving or entrepreneurial initiatives in the music industry (music tech start-up, record label, etc.), or by experiential learning in an organization outside of academia (entrepreneurial, community, or corporate project with formal reporting). Students in the capstone are expected to work together to curate their collective work and experience in a formal and public capstone event, which may include online and virtual components as well as a live performance showcase for creative work.
Preparation for the Major: Music Industry Core
Complete Music Industry 1 three times and the following six courses:
Preparation for the Major: Ensemble
Complete four units in one music, ethnomusicology, or music industry ensemble selected from:
Preparation for the Major: History and Culture of Music
Complete one course from the following:
Preparation for the Major: Race, Culture, and American Music
Complete one course from the following:
Preparation for the Major: Communication Fundamentals
Select one course from the following or complete an equivalent:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Principles of Oral Communication | 4 |
| MSC IND 5 | Voice Abound: Mastering Inner and Outer Expression | 4 |
The Major: Music Industry Core
Complete the following eight courses. Students must select one of Music Industry 113A or 113B.
The Major: Music Technology and Studio Production
Complete one course from:
The Major: Music Business and Law
Complete one course from:
The Major: Music Culture and History
Complete one course from:
The Major: Elective
Complete one additional course from the Music Technology and Studio Production, Music Business and Law, or Music Culture and History lists, or Music Industry 188.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC IND 188 | Special Courses in Music Industry | 4 |
The Major: Internship/Practicum Experience
Complete the following course (four units):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC IND 195CE | Community and Corporate Internships in Music Industry | 4 |
The Major: Capstone Experience
Complete the following three courses:
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