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MUEN 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC Band This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: The band studies and performs a wide variety of music in all areas of band literature. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526 |
MUEN 1122 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Jazz Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: The jazz ensemble rehearses and performs a variety of jazz styles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526 |
MUEN 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Band This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: The band studies and performs a wide variety of music in all areas of band literature. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526 |
MUEN 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Keyboard Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of keyboard instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1132 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC Woodwind Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of woodwind instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1133 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC Brass Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of brass instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Guitar Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Music composed and arranged for a guitar ensemble is performed. Works for a guitar and a different instrument or for guitar and a voice are also included. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1135 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC Percussion Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of percussion instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1136 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC String Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of string instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, NLC, RLC Symphonic Wind Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: In the symphonic wind ensemble, students study and perform stylistic literature of all periods. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626 |
MUEN 1151 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Vocal Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: Activities include study and performance of specialized choral literature suitable for more advanced students. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826 |
MUEN 1152 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Chamber Ensemble This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A group of chamber instrumentalists or vocalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826 |
MUEN 1153 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Madrigal Singers This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: A group of vocalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. Membership is by audition with the appropriate director. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826 |
MUEN 2123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Lab Band This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: Students study and perform various forms of commercial music, such as jazz, pop, avant-garde, and fusion. Student arranging, composing, and conducting are encouraged. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526 |
MUEN 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Chorus This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A wide variety of music representing the literature of the great eras of music history is studied and performed. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035726 |
MUSB 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, RLC Single-Course Delivery for RLC Survey of the Music Business This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performances, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. (3 Lec.) |
MUSB 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Music Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the students' area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
MUSB 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Music Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
MUSC 1193 (1 Credit Hours) New course added October 22, 2018
Offered at CVC Special Topics in Music Theory and Composition This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
MUSC 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. History of Popular Music This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of commercial music industry trends and developments through historical analysis. Topics include the evolution of the music industry with emphasis on the development of popular musical styles and the impact of culture and technology on industry growth. (3 Lec.) |
MUSC 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, RLC Single-Course Delivery for RLC Audio Engineering I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Overview of the recording studio. Includes basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, waveform properties, microphone concepts and placement techniques, studio set up and signal flow, console theory, signal processing concepts, multi-track principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MUSC 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Exploration of the history and evolution of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Includes the MIDI language and applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MUSC 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Synthesis I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Completion of a Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Private Piano, Class Piano course, or MIDI I. Course Description: Introduction to the use of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW's), computers, synthesis, multi-track recording and other MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) devices in the production, arrangement, composition and performance of music. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MUSC 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Forum/Recital This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Stylistic analysis of commercial music performances presented by students, faculty, and guest artists. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.) |
MUSC 2186 (1 Credit Hours) New course added October 22, 2018
Offered at CVC Internship - Recording Arts Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (3 Ext.) |
MUSC 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Improvisation Theory I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of the chordal structures of jazz, rock, country, and fusion with emphasis on extemporaneous performance. (3 Lec.) |
MUSC 2319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Commercial Orchestration This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Exploration of writing for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. (3 Lec.) |
MUSC 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Commercial Music Arranging and Composition This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Completion of a Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Private Piano, Class Piano course, MIDI I, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: Presentation of arranging and composition for projects in industry recognized genres including songwriting, show writing and studio orchestra. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MUSC 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Synthesis II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSC 1333. Course Description: Advanced sound synthesis. Includes hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
MUSC 2355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSC 1331 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: A continuation of MIDI I with emphasis on advanced sequencer operation, and SMPTE-based synchronization in the interaction of multiple recording and playback systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MUSC 2427 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Audio Engineering II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MUSC 1327. Course Description: Implementation of the recording process, microphones, audio console, multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MUSC 2447 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Audio Engineering III This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MUSC 2427. Course Description: Advanced practice of procedures and techniques and manipulating audio. Includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and advanced engineering projects. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MUSC 2448 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Audio Engineering IV This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MUSC 2447. Course Description: Advanced recording, mixing, arranging, and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MUSI 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Sight Singing and Ear Training I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1301, MUSI 1304 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1311. Course Description: Keyboard skills and aural skills (including sight-singing and ear training) are developed. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 1311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626 |
MUSI 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Sight Singing and Ear Training II This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1116. Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1312. Course Description: This course is a continuation of MUSI 1116. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626 |
MUSI 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Italian Diction This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the Italian language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326 |
MUSI 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC English Diction This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the English language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326 |
MUSI 1181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Piano Class I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is primarily for students with no piano background. It develops basic musicianship and piano skills. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126 |
MUSI 1182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Piano Class II This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1181 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: The study of piano is continued. Included are technique, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, accompanying, sight reading, and performing various styles of repertoire. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126 |
MUSI 1183 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Voice Class I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: This course is for non-voice majors. It presents the principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing in two group lessons a week. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085126 |
MUSI 1192 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Guitar Class I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: An introductory course in acoustic guitar playing based on acoustic and classical guitar technique. Music reading of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic exercises are learned to gain initial mastery of the fundamental techniques of guitar playing. Introductory elements about the history and culture of the guitar are included in this course. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009115126 |
MUSI 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Fundamentals of Music I This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045526 |
MUSI 1304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC Foundations of Music This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: Study of the fundamentals of music for prospective classroom teachers with an introduction to melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements. Emphasis on participation in singing and reading music. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045426 |
MUSI 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Appreciation This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: The basic elements of music are surveyed and examined in the music literature of western civilization, particularly from the Baroque Period to the present. Cultural influences on the music of each era are observed. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025126 |
MUSI 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Literature I This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: The music of recognized composers in the major periods of music history is examined. Topics include the characteristics of sound, elements of music, performance media, and musical texture. Emphasis is on the music of the late Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025226 |
MUSI 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Literature II This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: This course is a continuation of MUSI 1308. The compositional procedures and forms used by composers are studied. Emphasis is on the Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025226 |
MUSI 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC American Music This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: The study of social and musical influences on Jazz/Rock music and the influence of Jazz/Rock Music on society and the music industry. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025326 |
MUSI 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Theory This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1301, 1304 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1116. Course Description: This course is designed for music majors and minors. Emphasis is on notation, cadences, classification of diatonic triads, scales, and modes. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1116 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045126 |
MUSI 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Theory II This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1311 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: This course focuses on part-writing and harmonization with triads and their inversions. Also included is a chord vocabulary expanded to include materials from the common practice period as well as contemporary periods. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1117 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045126 |
MUSI 2116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Sight Singing and Ear Training III This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1116 and 1117 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: Keyboard and aural skills (including sight-singing and ear training) are developed. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 2311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726 |
MUSI 2117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Sight Singing and Ear Training IV This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2116 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: This course is a continuation of MUSI 2116. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 2312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726 |
MUSI 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC German Diction This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the German language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326 |
MUSI 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC French Diction This is a Texas Common Course Number. Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the French language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326 |
MUSI 2181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Piano Class III This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1181 and 1182 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: This course is a continuation of functional keyboard skills, including harmonization, sight-reading, accompanying styles, improvisation, and technical exercises. It is designed for the music major preparing for the piano proficiency exam, but is also open to any interested student. It is recommended that music majors also study privately. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126 |
MUSI 2182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Piano Class IV This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2181 or demonstrated competence of the instructor. Course Description: This course is a continuation of functional keyboard skills in Music 2181 with greater emphasis on advanced harmonization and appropriate technical skills. It is designed as a preparation for the piano proficiency exam for the music major, but is also open to any interested student. It is recommended that music majors also study privately. (2 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126 |
MUSI 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Theory III This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1311 and 1312 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: This course is a continuation of the study of music theory. It includes the materials of modulation, larger forms, and thematic development, and more advanced analysis. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 2116 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045226 |
MUSI 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Music Theory IV This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2311 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Course Description: This course is a continuation of the topics developed in Music 2311. The preceding materials are expanded to include melody, harmony, tonality, and the formal processes of 20th century music. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 2117 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045226 |
MUSI 9176 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC Recital Course Description: This is an on-campus concert/seminar series designed to provide a laboratory and listening experience as an extension of classroom music studies. Concerts, seminars and workshops are presented by guest artists and lecturers, faculty members and students. This is a one-hour credit course and may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.) |
MUSP 1242 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Small Commercial Music Ensemble This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Participation in a small commercial music ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
MUSP 1380 (3 Credit Hours) New course added October 22, 2018
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Music Performance, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
MUSP 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Special Topics in Music - General Performance This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
RTVB 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
RTVB 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Introduction to Television Technology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Identification and operation of current television production equipment. Includes digital and analog signal concepts and use. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
RTVB 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Convergence of Electronic Media This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: History and future of electronic media. Includes radio, television, Internet, and convergent technologies. Recognizes regulatory and economic issues. Explores career opportunities in electronic media. (3 Lec.) |
RTVB 1320 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Television Lighting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to theory and application of lighting for television production. Includes lighting equipment for various production environments, color, angle, intensity, distribution, lighting control scrim, screens and gels. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RTVB 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Scriptwriting This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Writing of commercials, public service announcements, promos, news documentaries, and other broadcast and film materials. Emphasis on the format and style of each type of writing and development of a professional writing style. (3 Lec.) |
RTVB 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Broadcast Engineering This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Engineering video productions including the basic alignment/adjustment of cameras, test equipment, storage devices, and other studio equipment. Basic system design and construction. Examines digital standards for broadcast, cable, satellite, and network distribution. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RTVB 1347 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Audio/Radio Production II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Audio production theories regarding multitrack recording, studio live production and equipment operation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RTVB 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Radio and Television This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the students area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
RTVB 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Cooperative Education - Radio and Television This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
RTVB 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: RTVB 1305, concurrent enrollment in RTVB 1305 or with approval from instructor. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RTVB 1392 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, NLC Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
RTVB 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Audio/Radio Production I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Concepts and techniques of sound production including basic recording, mixing, and editing techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
RTVB 1421 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC TV/Video Field Production This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Video field camera set up and operation for broadcast and digital media. Incorporates basic editing and field audio techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
RTVB 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC TV Studio Production This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic television production and planning techniques including video, audio and lighting equipment commonly used in a studio. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
RTVB 2282 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of at least 12 hours of Video Technology courses. The student should secure an internship position in the industry prior to enrolling. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
RTVB 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Television Production This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Pre-production, production, and post-production process involved in multiple-camera studios. Includes advanced instruction in camera operation, lighting, audio, and television directing. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
RTVB 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC Commercial Recording Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skills in multi-track recording productions for the commercial audio recording industry. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
RTVB 2370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Business Aspects of Video Technology This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: This general business course for video stresses personnel management, production budgeting, staffing, decision-making, portfolio/resume development, interviewing techniques, site selection, contract law, and copyright management. Use of legal and financial advisors with a variety of business topics related to production companies, use of post houses, professional organizations, taxes, insurance, entrepreneurship, distribution, marketing, and sales will be discussed in depth. (3 Lec.) |
RTVB 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of at least 12 hours of Video Technology courses. The student should secure an internship position in the industry prior to enrolling. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 17 Ext.) |
RTVB 2383 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of at least 12 hours of Video Technology courses. The student should secure an internship position in the industry prior to enrolling. Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 17 Ext.) |
RTVB 2430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC Film and Video Editing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Film and broadcast editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
RTVB 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC TV/Video Production Workshop I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Design and production of video content for location or studio shoots adhering to deadline and quality control restrictions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
RTVB 2455 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at NLC TV/Video Production Workshop II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Producing various projects demonstrating mastery of field and/or studio competence (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.