Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-101
Credits: 3

Course Description
Thinking critically is a logical art of understanding how to evaluate circumstances, judgments, situations, and texts. Escaping ambiguity within writing and deterring from fallacy within logic is this course’s objective. Critical thinking in combination with English composition offers dynamic features that include professional writing of resumes, business letters, and proposals. The grammatical concepts learned in English 100 will be emphasized and applied and MLA citation format will be introduced. Music students will be able to explore how to effectively use critical thinking skills and composition while working within the music industry. Topics include philosophical, psychological, historical, and social approaches to thinking critically. Effectively knowing how to critically think allows for successful communication and logical problem solving in a student’s career and everyday life. This course consists of a weekly, three-hour lecture.

PREREQUISITE: GE-100: English Composition

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-1001
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory Lab 2 continues with the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1. Diatonic harmony, chord construction and progressions as well as chromaticism are introduced. Added requirements for ear training will be chord progression and chord recognition dictation. Students are asked to perform on the piano all ear training material to better comprehend the information. Computer notation is introduced. This course consists of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory Lab 1.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-145
Credits: 1

Course Description
The Playing Techniques courses aim to study everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music at the drum set, or what is referred to as the “nuts and bolts” of drum set playing skills. This series is at the center of the LACM drum program, and prepares students for all other core and performance-oriented classes. Topics covered are proper limb motions (hands and feet), sticking types, the importance of balance and coordination, touch and sound, developing vocabulary, and much more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Playing Technique 1.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-1042
Credits: 1

Course Description
Applied Sight Reading (ASR) 2 continues in the development of the drum student’s rhythmic and rudimental reading abilities. ASR drills the material in a group format so all students are engaged and playing together. Students begin by focusing on single line reading and notation theory, and are introduced to rudimental etudes that continue throughout the course and gradually increase in difficulty. Students are also introduced to orchestral snare drum etudes, which are drilled each day. This course meets weekly for one-hour and two half-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Sight Reading 1.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-1043
Credits: 1

Course Description
This two level course explores the historical evolution of jazz from early Dixieland, to Bebop and beyond, in an effort to reinforce the stylistic attributes of jazz. Famous jazz drummers such as Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Max Roach will be studied both through listening and transcriptions. Through this course’s series of levels, students develop their facility and vocabulary by studying basic jazz techniques, including ride patterns and left hand comping, basic independence and coordination, brush technique, and ensemble interaction. In addition, focus will be placed on soloing concepts and procedures, the study and recognition of song forms, 3/4 time and other odd times, and more advanced independence and 4-way jazz coordination. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-1025D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Jazz 1 Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of Jazz styles. Artists studied include: Sonny Rollins, Billie Holiday, Joe Henderson and Ella Fitzgerald. Each week a new song is studied and performed. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-1025L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Jazz 1 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Jazz 1 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-108
Credits: 1

Course Description
The History of Jazz 1 will examine jazz from its origins thru the 1940’s. Special attention will be given to such artists as Scott Joplin (the Joplin Rag), Jelly Roll Morton, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Louis Armstrong. Class time will be spent listening to and analyzing a wide variety of recordings as well as watching video presentations. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-127D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-306
Credits: 3

Course Description
This class explores the vast creative options of Ableton Live. This DAW is designed for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage. It is a fast, fun, intuitive way to make music with efficient workflow enhancements to audio improvements and a new technology called Link which works under the hood, allowing you to instantly play in perfect sync with multiple instances of Live as well as a growing number of iOS apps. There are numerous creative projects culminating to creating a fully produced demo of an original song. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Ensemble
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course will consist of student ensembles, each being led by one faculty member. The student ensembles are drawn from the performance departments. The faculty member may perform with the ensemble. The focus is on the group dynamic and is repertoire based of both previously recorded works and original compositions. This course consists of one weekly, two-hour rehearsal.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-200
Credits: 4

Course Description
Effective communication is a necessity for any industry and is used as a fundamental tool that connects individuals and determines the quality of an interaction. This course will provide music students with an applied knowledge of how to improve communication skills with others for their future success as music professionals. Some of the topics that will be covered are communication styles, listening skills, providing and processing feedback, metacognitive reflections and cognitive communication, and interpersonal, non-verbal, and verbal communication. Special attention will be paid to the relevancy of this course to students’ interactions with other music professionals. Major course assignments will provide practical applications for music students to demonstrate the speaking and listening skills they’ve acquired for their careers. Topics in this course will be relevant to music students’ needs and interests. This course consists of two weekly, two-hour lectures.

PREREQUISITE: GE-101: English Composition & Critical Thinking

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-1002
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 3 continues to build on the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1 and 2. Minor keys/scales, modes, progressions in major and minor tonality, modulation, constitutes some of the new information in Applied Theory 3. Melodies, rhythms, intervals, progressions, chord qualities continue to grow in complexity as we move through these upper levels of Applied Theory 3.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory Lab 2. This course consists of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-146
Credits: 1

Course Description
The Playing Techniques courses aim to study everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music at the drum set, or what is referred to as the “nuts and bolts” of drum set playing skills. This series is at the center of the LACM drum program, and prepares students for all other core and performance-oriented classes. Topics covered are proper limb motions (hands and feet), sticking types, the importance of balance and coordination, touch and sound, developing vocabulary, and much more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Playing Technique 2.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-1044
Credits: 1

Course Description
Applied Sight Reading (ASR) 3 continues in the development of the drum student’s rhythmic and rudimental reading abilities. ASR drills the material in a group format so all students are engaged and playing together. Students begin by focusing on single line reading and notation theory, and are introduced to rudimental etudes that continue throughout the course and gradually increase in difficulty. Students are also introduced to orchestral snare drum etudes, which are drilled each day. This course meets weekly for one-hour and two half-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Sight Reading 2.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-1045
Credits: 1

Course Description
This two level course explores the historical evolution of jazz from early Dixieland, to Bebop and beyond, in an effort to reinforce the stylistic attributes of jazz. Famous jazz drummers such as Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Max Roach will be studied both through listening and transcriptions. Through this course’s series of levels, students develop their facility and vocabulary by studying basic jazz techniques, including ride patterns and left hand comping, basic independence and coordination, brush technique, and ensemble interaction. In addition, focus will be placed on soloing concepts and procedures, the study and recognition of song forms, 3/4 time and other odd times, and more advanced independence and 4-way jazz coordination. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Jazz Drums 1.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-1026D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Jazz 2 Ensemble Workshop builds on the repertoire studied in Jazz 1. This course focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of Jazz styles. Artists studied include: Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Prerequisite: Jazz 1 Ensemble Workshop

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-1026L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Jazz 2 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Jazz 1 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-109
Credits: 1

Course Description
The History of Jazz 2 surveys the development of jazz music from the 1950’s and 1960’s, investigates representative composers, and examines the musical characteristics, compositional practices, and instrumental/vocal techniques associated with Be Bop, Cool and Modal jazz. Students will study such artists as Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Chet Baker, Stan Getz and Miles Davis. These topics will be explored via lectures, reading and research assignments, listening exercises and YouTube videos. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-128D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-306
Credits: 4

Course Description
This is a compact and focused course of Physics with special emphasis on Motion, Waves and Sound/Voice. Topics cover Motion, Newton’s Laws, Energy, Temperature and Heat, Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Waves, and understanding the elements, mechanisms and the dynamism of Waves and Sound. This course consists of two weekly, two-hour lectures.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-2000
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 4 continues to build on the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1, 2 and 3. Tri-tone substitutions, composition, atonal music, modal interchange and secondary dominants are some of the new concepts in Applied Theory 4. Upon completion of Applied Theory 4, the student should arrive at level of musicianship expected of a working professional.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory 3. This course consists of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-249
Credits: 1

Course Description
The Playing Techniques courses aim to study everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music at the drum set, or what is referred to as the “nuts and bolts” of drum set playing skills. This series is at the center of the LACM drum program, and prepares students for all other core and performance-oriented classes. Topics covered are proper limb motions (hands and feet), sticking types, the importance of balance and coordination, touch and sound, developing vocabulary, and much more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Playing Technique 3

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-2037
Credits: 1

Course Description
Applied Sight Reading (ASR) 4 is a continuation of Applied Sight-Reading 3 and is designed to aid in the development of the drum student’s rhythmic and rudimental reading abilities. ASR drills the material in a group format so all students are engaged and playing together. Students begin by focusing on single line reading and notation theory, and are introduced to rudimental etudes that continue throughout the course and gradually increase in difficulty. Students are also introduced to orchestral snare drum etudes, which are drilled each day. This course meets weekly for one-hour and two half-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Sight Reading 3.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-245
Credits: 1

Course Description
This series of courses teach proper phrasing and chart interpretation in small and large ensemble performances. Great focus is placed on the reading and practice of written rhythmic phrases in jazz, rock, and latin styles, including section and ensemble figures, and chart interpretation and terminology. Play-along recordings are used in class, as well as numerous ensemble performance examples for demonstration and reinforcement. Further focus is given to the recognition and understanding of song forms and basic ‘road map’ charts, during which students are taught how to hear form without reading it, and transcribe the music heard. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2020D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Rock and Pop 1 Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of these styles. Artists studied include: Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2020L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Rock and Pop 1 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Rock and Pop 1 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-110
Credits: 1

Course Description
History of Rock and Pop Music 1 focuses on the beginnings of Rock & Roll music. Students will study Rock Music in the 1950’s with artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. Rock History 1 then moves to the “Golden Age” of rock music and focus on the 1960’s and the British Invasion, Folk Rock and Psychedelic Rock movements. This course finishes with the 1970’s and Classic Rock, Glam Rock and Prog (progressive) Rock. These topics will be explored via lectures, reading and research assignments, listening exercises and YouTube videos. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-225D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-107
Credits: 2

Course Description
Level 1 of this course serves as an introduction to MIDI and virtual instrument-based composition using a digital audio workstation (Pro Tools). Students are taught both the best practices and the workings of MIDI systems, which subsequently lays the groundwork for their own MIDI-based productions. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and two-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-202
Credits: 3

Course Description
Compared to many other nations, the United States is relatively young; however, this doesn’t mean that this country’s history, with its interesting figures, significant events, and transformative shifts in ideology, doesn’t offer an important perspective students can use when making sense of our nation’s past and its influence on contemporary society. This course begins with a brief look at the Country post-Civil War, and when quickly moves into a more in depth examination of the country from the Industrial era through WWII. The course ends with a critical discussion of the country during the 1950s post-war era, a time that many people fondly recall as America’s golden age, but students will learn to view in a more nuanced light. Throughout this course, the nation’s social, economic, and cultural climate will be discussed from a historical context and our nation’s diverse populations and their historical experiences will be emphasized. This course consists of two weekly, one and a half hour lectures.

PREREQUISITE: GE-101: English Composition & Critical Thinking

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-2001
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 5 is project based to ensure that all the information disseminated through levels 1-4 have been completely absorbed and understood. Tasks will include piano performance, composition, transcription, orchestration, transposition, analysis and computer notation.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory 4. This course consists of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-250
Credits: 1

Course Description
The Playing Techniques courses aim to study everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music at the drum set, or what is referred to as the “nuts and bolts” of drum set playing skills. This series is at the center of the LACM drum program, and prepares students for all other core and performance-oriented classes. Topics covered are proper limb motions (hands and feet), sticking types, the importance of balance and coordination, touch and sound, developing vocabulary, and much more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Playing Technique 4.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-2038
Credits: 1

Course Description
Applied Sight Reading (ASR) 5 continues the development of the drum student’s rhythmic and rudimental reading abilities. ASR drills the material in a group format so all students are engaged and playing together. Students begin by focusing on single line reading and notation theory, and are introduced to rudimental etudes that continue throughout the course and gradually increase in difficulty. Students are also introduced to orchestral snare drum etudes, which are drilled each day. This course meets weekly for one-hour and two half-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Sight Reading 4.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-246
Credits: 1

Course Description
This series of courses teach proper phrasing and chart interpretation in small and large ensemble performances. Great focus is placed on the reading and practice of written rhythmic phrases in jazz, rock, and latin styles, including section and ensemble figures, and chart interpretation and terminology. Play-along recordings are used in class, as well as numerous ensemble performance examples for demonstration and reinforcement. Further focus is given to the recognition and understanding of song forms and basic ‘road map’ charts, during which students are taught how to hear form without reading it, and transcribe the music heard. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Ensemble Reading Technique 1.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2021D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Rock and Pop 2 Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of these styles. Artists studied include: The Police, Van Halen, U2, Nirvana and Incubus. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2021L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Rock and Pop 2 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Rock and Pop 2 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-111
Credits: 1

Course Description
History of Rock 2 is a survey of Rock music from the 1980’s to present. Students will study music starting with the Hair Bands of the 80’s, New Wave and Pop music. Then the focus will shift to Seattle and the Grunge scene with bands such as Nirvana and Soundgarden. Rock history 2 will conclude by studying modern Alternative Rock with Artists and bands such as Jack White, Radiohead, the Foo Fighters and Muse. These topics will be explored via lectures, reading and research assignments, listening exercises and YouTube videos. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-226D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-113
Credits: 3

Course Description
A successful producer must truly know the tools used in production, and this course introduces students to the primary building blocks used in signal processing. Topics include compression/limiting, reverb, pitch-based effects, and delay/echo. This course consists of a weekly, three-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-403
Credits: 3

Course Description:

This is a comprehensive course of basic Psychology structured upon the biological, cognitive, developmental and social foundations of human behavior. Additionally, it also covers the basic and most common mental health disorders. Topics include neuroscience, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, learning and memory, human development, social psychology and personality. This course consists of two weekly, one and a half hour lectures.

Preerquisite: GE-100: English Composition

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-100
Credits: 2

Course Description
This course provides a thorough overview of the evolution of the recorded music industry. It will cover all of the major events and breakthroughs that started the industry and has continued to evolve it for the past 80+ years. Topics covered include: first recordings, beginning of record companies and their evolution, early recording contracts to present day, creation of music industry revenue streams, professional roles in the music industry, music retail then and now, creation and development of the tour industry. This course consists of one two-hour weekly lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-251
Credits: 1

Course Description
The Playing Techniques courses aim to study everything pertaining to the proper technical performance of music at the drum set, or what is referred to as the “nuts and bolts” of drum set playing skills. This series is at the center of the LACM drum program, and prepares students for all other core and performance-oriented classes. Topics covered are proper limb motions (hands and feet), sticking types, the importance of balance and coordination, touch and sound, developing vocabulary, and much more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Playing Technique 5.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-213D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
This course instructs the musician in developing fluency while playing in odd-meter time signatures (e.g. 5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 11/8, 15/8 etc). The class is exposed to different feels and time concepts, and is challenged to play in a variety of odd, extended, or shifting meters, with the goal of applying these concepts to their own musical endeavors. Styles vary from standards performed in odd meters (as performed by artists such as Brad Mehldau) to contemporary fusion styles of players like John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Michael Brecker. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture and one-hour ensemble workshop.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-2039
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
This course introduces the student to music of a contemporary nature, featuring many artists and their music from the mid 1960’s to the present. Stylistically speaking, the music being studied and performed exemplifies the fusion of jazz, rock, R&B and Latin along with influences from the Middle East, India and, of course, Africa. In addition, a style known as ECM, which is actually the name of a German record company, will also be studied. The student will be presented with a tune each week that will be the topic for the lecture. The discussion will examine the traits of the music from all angles, including stylistic influences, form, performance factors, feel and finally how the drummer is interpreting the music. Then, the student will perform the tune with a professional guitar and bass player. The course begins by exploring and performing music with standard time signatures. Eventually, odd meters, atypical forms, etc. will be studied and performed. The goal is to make the student become a better interpreter of the music and introduce all the new contemporary styles that are important in today’s music. Artists to be studied include Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea and many more. This course consists of a weekly one-hour Ensemble Workshop.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2022D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Gospel, R&B and Soul Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of the Gospel, R&B and Soul styles. Artists studied include: Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations. Each week a new song is studied and performed. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-2022L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Gospel, R&B and Soul Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Gospel, R&B and Soul Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-104
Credits: 2

Course Description
This course is designed so that students gain the ability to arrange and orchestrate a coherent vocal/instrumental composition for a rhythm section with three horns (specifically: piano, bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, tenor sax, and trombone). Students learn the musical relationship between the rhythm and horn sections, various techniques used in voicing horns, as well as their appropriate ranges and transpositions. The class will also focus on the melodic and harmonic roles played by the rhythm and horn sections, and the various ways in which to score a horn section. By the conclusion of this course, each student will have arranged and orchestrated a musical composition and have it professionally recorded. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory Lab 2. 

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-106
Credits: 1

Course Description
Gospel, R&B and Soul are widely considered as some of the primary influences in the development of disco, rap, hip hop, fusion, and contemporary urban and modern R&B styles. This course will follow the trajectory of Gospel, R&B and Soul music from their roots in rhythm and blues through their classic formulation in the 1970s and will place them within their cultural and social context. This course will cover artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Big Joe Williams, Ray Charles, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-227D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-303
Credits: 3

Course Description
Spanish 1 is an introductory course, which emphasizes the basic skill of listening comprehension and speaking ability, writing simple grammatical sentences and grammar exercises. Short reading selections emphasize new vocabulary and grammar structures. Grammar and vocabulary are used to develop the four main skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The basics of verb usage and conjugation, greetings, numbers, professions, colors, adjectives, and phrases related to work, nationalities, family, home, and a restaurant will be covered. This course consists of two weekly, one and a half hour lectures.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-102
Credits: 2

Course Description
Marketing has always been a crucial part of the label structure and an effective marketing campaign can ensure an artist or project’s success. While this remains a key record label function, the music business has become more independent and an artist or manager must have a solid understanding of marketing and how to build a fan base independently. This course will provide a thorough overview of the functions of marketing applied to the music industry and how to effectively use marketing for a major label artist, independent artist, or concert tour. This course consists of one two-hour weekly lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-143
Credits: 1

Course Description
At LACM, we believe it is essential to play all Latin styles with authenticity, and best way to do this is to learn the proper rhythms on their instruments and then apply them to the drum set. This two level course is designed as a “hands on” class which introduces the drummer to a variety of important hand percussion instruments. Students are taught about Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and Brazilian rhythms using the hand percussion instruments specific to each style. A secondary focus is placed on various instruments and rhythms from Asia, India, and Europe. Basic techniques on these instruments are learned in order to join with other students to perform in an ensemble settings. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-214D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
This course instructs the musician in developing fluency while playing in odd-meter time signatures (e.g. 5/4, 7/4, 9/8, 11/8, 15/8 etc). The class is exposed to different feels and time concepts, and is challenged to play in a variety of odd, extended, or shifting meters, with the goal of applying these concepts to their own musical endeavors. Styles vary from standards performed in odd meters (as performed by artists such as Brad Mehldau) to contemporary fusion styles of players like John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Michael Brecker. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture and one-hour ensemble workshop.

Prerequisite: Rhythm Studies 1.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3018D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
Funk, Hip Hop, and Modern R&B Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of the world music styles. Artists studied include: Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Parliament Funkadelic and Lauryn Hill. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3018L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
Funk, Hip Hop, and Modern R&B Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the Funk, Hip Hop, and Modern R&B Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-200
Credits: 2

Course Description
This course is designed so that students gain the ability to arrange and orchestrate a coherent vocal/instrumental composition for a rhythm section with six horns (plus doubles, more specifically: piano, bass, drums, guitar, 2 trumpets and/or flugelhorns, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax with any combinations of flutes and clarinets, and 1 trombone). This course will starts students on the road to listening to music through color as well as sound. Students learn about the various roles of the woodwind section and the most effective techniques in which to voice them. Students also explore the many colors achieved by the blending of saxes, flutes, and clarinets, and the possibilities from blending the woodwinds with each other as well as with the brass section. In addition, students learn the various ways in which to score the woodwind and brass sections, whether accompanying a vocalist or in an instrumental arrangement. By the conclusion of this course, each student will have arranged and orchestrated a musical composition and have it professionally recorded. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Arranging & Orchestration 1.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-207
Credits: 1

Course Description
Through various media, films, discussion, readings, and literature, this course presents the history Funk, Hip Hop and Modern R&B while exploring various issues pertaining to its worldwide impact. Many pioneers of these styles such as James Brown, Rick James and Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, the Beastie Boys, D’Angelo, Jay-Z, Usher and Beyonce. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-309D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-400
Credits: 3

Course Description
This is a comprehensive course of World Geography structured upon a World regional approach. Topics include World physical processes, regions divided and organized into Europe, Russia & the Near Abroad, Middle East, North & Sub-Saharan Africa, South & East Asia, Oceania & Antarctica, Latin America & North America (US & Canada). This course consists of a weekly, three-hour lecture.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-312
Credits: 2

Course Description
Securing manufacturing endorsements and aligning with strategic partners who can help a musician raise his/her profile in the industry can be a crucial element to insuring success in the professional market. This course will instruct on how to approach, connect and develop a thriving network of partners who will add credibility and marketability to the musician’s profile. Materials needed to market the individual musician will be developed in class and will include a website, a full social media suite of platforms, a professional EPK and effective audio/video content. This course consists of one weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-281
Credits: 1

Course Description
At LACM, we believe it is essential to play all Latin styles with authenticity, and best way to do this is to learn the proper rhythms on their instruments and then apply them to the drum set. This two level course is designed as a “hands on” class which introduces the drummer to a variety of important hand percussion instruments. Students are taught about Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and Brazilian rhythms using the hand percussion instruments specific to each style. A secondary focus is placed on various instruments and rhythms from Asia, India, and Europe. Basic techniques on these instruments are learned in order to join with other students to perform in an ensemble settings. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Prerequisite: Hand Percussion 1

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-3033
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course introduces and examines the various rhythms of Brazil, including Samba, Baiao, Bossa Nova, Afoxe, and many others. Students also learn the historical importance and origins of these rhythms, and how they are used in today’s contemporary music. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-326
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
This course continues the objectives of Rhythm Studies 1 and 2 but also includes further concepts for sticking applications for grooves, fills and timekeeping. In addition, artificial note values are studied and applied. The music of Frank Zappa is also explored in an effort to understand how his musical and compositional style continues to influence modern musical trends. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture and a one-hour ensemble workshop.

Prerequisite: Rhythm Studies 2.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3019D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
World Music 1 Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of the world music styles. Artists studied include: Gal Costa, Sergio Mendes, Jimmy Cliff and Gilberto Gil. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3019L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
World Music 1 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the World Music 1 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-201
Credits: 2

Course Description
This continuation of the “Arranging & Orchestration 2” course is designed to prepare students to arrange and orchestrate for an augmented ensemble. This includes oboe or English horn, bassoon, French horn, tuba or bass trombone, and percussion. This course presents the possibilities one can achieve when combining jazz and classical elements to form a cohesive musical work. Students learn about the various colors of the newly introduced instruments, their ranges and transpositions, and explore the art of combining the vast array of colors each instrument has to offer. Students also continue to learn the art of linear vs. block writing, while gaining a better understanding of arranging and orchestration through listening and analysis. By the conclusion of this course, each student will have arranged and orchestrated a musical composition and have it professionally recorded. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: Arranging & Orchestration 2.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-206
Credits: 1

Course Description
A comprehensive, interactive exploration of Brazilian music, this course will present a thorough study of Afro-Brazilian culture, religion, and dance as they relate to Brazilian music. Beginning with an overview of traditional Brazilian forms of musical expression, we will then analyze how these forms were incorporated into popular musical styles from the 1960s to the present. Artists such as Sergio Mendes, Gilberto Gil, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Dori Caymmi will be presented and discussed. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-310D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-305
Credits: 4

Course Description
This course provides the basic concept of statistics: Topics include Data, Sampling, Experiments, Distributions, Relationships, Chance and Probability, Simulation & Expected Values, and Inference. This course consists of two weekly, two-hour lectures.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-313
Credits: 2

Course Description
Each musician entering the professional music industry will need to view themselves as the CEO of their own company, marketing and networking on their own behalf. This course will instruct on the basic skills and knowledge needed to design an effective business plan, develop a marketing initiative to fully realize the goals and objectives of the plan, and create a financial plan that will support the business plan in the short and long term. Students will learn about varying revenue streams and business models available to them in the music industry, while applying that knowledge to their own individual business strategy plan. This course consists of one weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-3034
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course will consist of lecture and hands on technique in the use of hybrid drum setups with the Cajon as a major central instrument. The instruction will be applied to contemporary rhythms used in Rock, Funk, Latin, Brazilian music and more. The class will continue in the development of playing cajon with one hand and adding other hand percussion instruments such as a shaker, tambourine, cowbell etc. Ultimately, the addition of a high hat or Gajate Bracket cow bell/ clave pedal will create a complete hybrid kit. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-3035
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course introduces and examines Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including Cha Cha, Mambo, Son, Merengue, and many others. Students also learn the historical importance and origins of these rhythms, and how they are used in today’s contemporary music. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3020D
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
World Music 2 Ensemble Workshop focuses on the primary repertoire, stylistic characteristics and authenticity of the world music styles. Artists studied include: Tito Puento, Ray Barreto, Mongo Santamaria and Machito. This course has two components: an instrument specific lecture and an ensemble workshop where students play with professional musician accompanists. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and one-hour lab.

Prerequisite: World Music 1 Ensemble Workshop.

Competency: Ensemble
Course Number: MUS-3020L
Credits: 0.5

Course Description
World Music 2 Student Ensemble Lab places students from all music performance departments together in directed combos. Repertoire from the World Music 2 Ensemble Workshop class is rehearsed and performed. Students focus on performing as a band in the authenticity of the style. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-208
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course introduces and examines Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including Cha Cha, Mambo, Son, Merengue, and many others. Students also learn the historical importance and origins of these rhythms, and how they are used in today’s contemporary music. Artists studied will be: Tito Puento, Ray Barreto, Mongo Santamaria and Machito. Prerequisite: History of World Music 1. This course consists of a hybrid combination of on campus meetings and online coursework. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-301
Credits: 1

Course Description
During their 9th quarter, each Bachelor in Music candidate is required to perform a 30 minute recital. Students will work in their private lesson to plan and perform their recital. The student is responsible for all aspects of the recital (i.e. securing the date and room, hiring the musician accompanists, booking rehearsal time and determining the program)

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-311D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-102
Credits: 3

Course Description
This course is an introduction to finance as it relates to musicians and to all creative entrepreneurs. Students will learn the most important aspects of finance including time value of money concepts, financial calculations, budgeting and financial planning and will develop critical money management skills to help them thrive in the music business. The class will be introduced to financial spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel but students will also discover how use these tools to create customized budgets and financial plans. This course consists of a weekly, three-hour lecture.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-111
Credits: 3

Course Description
This is a comprehensive and focused course of Health and General Well-Being. Topics cover achieving wellness, eating and exercising towards a healthy lifestyle, building healthy relationships, understanding and preventing disease, drug use and abuse and making health and healthy choices. This course consists of two weekly, two-hour lectures.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-248
Credits: 2

Course Description
Studio Drums 1 is the first of this two level course that addresses the conditions of the studio workplace while teaching the procedures for drum tuning and playing with click tracks and sequencers. Another major focus is given to chart reading and the creative process of chart and style interpretation. The class also includes instruction in the studio environment for better demonstration and highlights the interactions between producers, songwriters, engineers, and musicians, in the music making process. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-4026
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
This two-level course focuses on drummers of jazz and modern styles from the mid 20th century to the present day. Taking up where the “Jazz Drums” series ends, the main objective is to look at, listen to, and evaluate those drummers who have made considerable contributions to music and drumming. Legendary drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Erskine and Bill Stewart are studied. During the Ensemble Workshop portion of the course, students attempt to apply attributes of the drummer being studied to a representative musical composition. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture and one-hour Ensemble Workshop.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: MUS-302
Credits: 2

Course Description
Each course offers a broad survey of musical masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era. Emphasis is on major composers, rhythmic, harmonic and melodic inventions, form, period instruments, secular and sacred music, and listening awareness. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-412
Credits: 1

Course Description
This comprehensive, in-depth class looks at the mechanics and musical thought process of teaching the drum set. Students learn the “why” and the “how” as it relates to drum set instruction. In other words, Drum Set Pedagogy is the study of how to teach drummers to teach. It contains ideas and techniques to help organize students teaching more efficiently, plus tips on career development as a drum set teacher and performer. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-405D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Ensemble
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course will consist of student ensembles, each being led by one faculty member. The student ensembles are drawn from the performance departments. The faculty member may perform with the ensemble. The focus is on the group dynamic and is repertoire based of both previously recorded works and original compositions. This course consists of one weekly, two-hour rehearsal.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-402
Credits: 3

Course Description
Political science is a study of political policy, behavior, process, systems, and overall government structures. This course will cover the concepts of political economy, ideology, theory, and philosophy. It will further elaborate on political analysis, comparative politics, and international relationships. An examination of both humanistic and scientific approaches, perspectives, and tools will be used throughout the course. The political dynamics of American governmental structures as well as comparisons with other regions of the world will be applicable. Students will be able to understand and compare different countries from around the world and firmly understand the integration of government and policy within multiple societies. This course consists of two weekly, two-hour lectures.

Prerequisite: GE-100: English Composition

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-317
Credits: 2

Course Description
Studio Drums 2 is a continuation of the Studio Drums 1 course that addresses the conditions of the studio workplace while teaching the procedures for drum tuning and playing with click tracks and sequencers. Another major focus is given to chart reading and the creative process of chart and style interpretation. The class also includes instruction in the studio environment for better demonstration and highlights the interactions between producers, songwriters, engineers, and musicians, in the music making process. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Prerequisite: Studio Drums 1

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-4027
Credits: 1.5

Course Description
This two-level course focuses on drummers of jazz and modern styles from the mid 20th century to the present day. Taking up where the “Jazz Drums” series ends, the main objective is to look at, listen to, and evaluate those drummers who have made considerable contributions to music and drumming. Legendary drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Erskine and Bill Stewart are studied. During the Ensemble Workshop portion of the course, students attempt to apply attributes of the drummer being studied to a representative musical composition. This course consists of a weekly one-hour lecture and Ensemble Workshop(s).

Prerequisite: Drums Styles & Analysis 1.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-406D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: MUS-303
Credits: 2

Course Description
Each course offers a broad survey of musical masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era. Emphasis is on major composers, rhythmic, harmonic and melodic inventions, form, period instruments, secular and sacred music, and listening awareness. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-416
Credits: 1

Course Description
Many composers in the “real world” choose to conduct their own works. This course teaches students the technique and knowledge needed for successful conducting, as well as provides an opportunity to conduct fellow musicians. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-302
Credits: 3

Course Description
Philosophy is considered to be the history of human thinking. Philosophy teaches how to think and attempts to unravel concepts of life through the practice of questioning. Philosophical questions examine what reliable knowledge is, what is God and does it exist, what is truth, what are right and wrong, what makes something beautiful or unattractive, what is reality, what happens when we die, and in totality, what does it mean to study philosophy. This course will act as a guide for conducting life and every major can benefit from philosophical learning. Students will be able to gain relevant connections from philosophy to their daily life. This course consists of a weekly, three-hour lecture.

Prerequisite: GE-101: English Composition & Critical Thinking

Competency: Literacy
Course Number: GE-406
Credits: 3

Course Description
This course is a comprehensive and focused study of the structure and function of the human body at the cellular, histological, and organ level. The emphasis of study includes microscopic and macroscopic anatomy and physiology of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Gastrointestinal, Renal and Reproductive Systems. This course consists of two weekly, one and a half hour lectures.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-402
Credits: 1

Course Description
During the 12th quarter, each Bachelor in Music candidate is required to perform a one hour recital. Students will work in their private lesson to plan and perform their recital. Just like the junior recital, the student is responsible for all aspects of the recital (i.e. securing the date and room, hiring the musician accompanists, booking rehearsal time and determining the program).

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: MUS-407D
Credits: 2

Course Description
Throughout each level of this course, students meet one hour per week in a one-on-one setting for private instruction. Private lesson instruction is designed to reinforce and complement the variety of subjects and techniques encountered in the program, as well as to allow the student to explore more specific topics in depth with their instructor. Students are given the opportunity to change private instructors every six months, if so desired. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour private lesson.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-414
Credits: 2

Course Description
Students will be evaluated according to their skill sets and career objectives, to be placed in a practical internship with an active Los Angeles music company. Students will work on location at this company for a minimum of five hours and a maximum of ten hours per week and will be supervised and evaluated by that company’s staff. Throughout the quarter, the student will report to a faculty advisor regarding specific challenges and receiving guidance on improving their competitive edge for future employment possibilities.