• RIM 1230: Commercial Musicianship

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  A variety of music subjects explored within the context of commercial music as related to audio recording and production. Specific topics include music fundamentals, commercial music theory, commercial form and styles, and basic aural and keyboard skills. Students who have passed MUTH 1110 with a grade of C or better may not enroll in RIM 1230 for credit. Laboratory required.
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• RIM 3000: History of Recording Industry

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Traces the development of the technology, business, major record labels, and the music recorded as well as significant individuals in these areas.
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• RIM 3010: Audio Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or higher level math. Examines theories and technologies used in audio production for music, radio, TV, and film. Provides the management-oriented student with a useful vocabulary covering the area of audio production and provides the production-oriented student with the basic theory upon which production skills can be built. RIM 3010 is required for all Audio Production students; Music Business and Commercial Songwriting students may choose between 3010 and 3011.
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• RIM 3011: Survey of Audio Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or higher level math. For non-Audio Production Recording Industry pre-candidacy students; includes students seeking admission to candidacy in the Music Business and Commercial Songwriting concentrations. Overview of the basic function and application of audio hardware and software used in music creation. Surveys audio technology found in live sound, professional recording studios, and project studios. Required for admission to candidacy to the RI program and offered as an online course. Students must choose between and may receive credit for either RIM 3010 or RIM 3011. Audio Production concentration students will not receive credit for RIM 3011
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• RIM 3020: Commercial Songwriting

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  (Same as MUTH 3020.) Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy and RIM 1230 or MUTH 1110 or permission of instructor; others - permission of instructor. Organization of ideas, words, and music into the writing of popular songs. Analysis of songwriting trends. Students expected to play guitar or piano and sing.
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• RIM 3100: Intro to Popular Music Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  (Same as JOUR 3100.) Prerequisites: RI majors - admission to candidacy; others - permission of instructor. Introduces students to different academic and theoretical approaches to popular music as a social and cultural phenomenon. A discussion oriented class that is both reading and writing intensive.
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• RIM 3115: Songwriting Instrument: Guitar

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Designed for the beginning to intermediate guitar player. Focuses on scales, chords, rhythm, picking, fingerpicking, music theory, and performance techniques and how to apply these skills to songwriting and performing.
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• RIM 3116: Songwriting Instrument: Piano

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Designed for the beginning to intermediate player and uses the Simply Music playing-based method. Traditional music reading skills not required or taught. Focuses on scales, chords, music theory, songs, and performance techniques catered to songwriters. May be of interest to guitarist/songwriters who want to learn how to write on the keyboard.
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• RIM 3200: History of Country Music

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy. History and culture of American country music. Explores the historical progression of the genre and analyzes topics such as race and gender relations, material culture, generational conflict, and the role of 'authenticity' in the creation and commodification of the music. Reading, writing, and listening intensive.
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• RIM 3300: Digital Audio Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Middle Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: Recording Industry majors and Audio Production majors/minors. An overview of digital audio technology with an emphasis on computer technology related to music production, digital audio workstation hardware and software (e.g., Pro Tools), and digital audio theory. Laboratory required.Formerly RIM 4200 and RIM 2300
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