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MKTG 3340 - Fundamentals of Marketing
Credits: 3
Examines the nature of marketing decisions; the environment in which these decisions are made; and the relationship of these decisions to the firm, business, and society. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 ; ECO 1311 and ECO 1312 ; MATH 1309 or MATH 1337 ; and one from the following: CSE 4340 , EMIS 3340 , ITOM 2305 , STAT 2331 , STAT 4340 . Reserved for Cox majors, minors in business administration, or management science majors. Students may not receive credit for both MKTG 3340 and ADV 1341 .
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MKTG 3342 - Marketing Research
Credits: 3
Explores the role of information in marketing decisions, discusses research methods, and teaches students how to plan and execute a research project. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 3343 - Consumer Behavior
Credits: 3
Helps students understand the motivation and behavior of buyers and consumers. Discusses consumer behavior within a marketing framework and relates it to marketing management. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 and/or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors. Students may not receive credit for MKTG 3343 and ADV 2301 unless the ADV credit predates enrollment in MKTG 3343. ADV 2301 will not be accepted for the Marketing major requirement.
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MKTG 3345 - Sales and Distribution Management
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of sales and sales force management. Focuses on the total sales process: selection, training, motivation, and compensation of personnel; sales forecasting; sales territory management; and analysis. Provides a fundamental understanding of the elements of the sales process and a management perspective to plan, organize, and direct a sales force. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 and/or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 3346 - Retailing
Credits: 3
Examines the strategic role of retailing in the distribution of consumer goods and services. Students learn why consumer insight and superior execution are critical factors for building retail brands that will be successful in the future. Key topics include retail formats, multi-channel retailing, retail market strategy, merchandise assortment, supply chain, store layout and design, customer buying behavior, customer relationship management (CRM), retail pricing, and retail communication mix. Prerequisites: MKTG 3340 and/or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 3348 - International Marketing
Credits: 3
Examines international marketing from the underlying common nature of all humans in the global arena to the subtle nuances of localized marketing strategies in the subregions of international markets. Emphasizes novel problem-solving and an expanded worldview, with a focus on real-world approaches to understanding the global marketing environment. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 3349 - Product and Brand Management
Credits: 3
Deals with the management of product development programs and the appraisal of the many factors that affect product decision-making. Examines policies concerning branding, product line strategy, and compliance with social and government restrictions. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 and/or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 3350 - Digital and Social Media Marketing
Credits: 3
Explains the most important digital marketing concepts and provides hands-on experience with relevant digital channels. Examines what it takes to conceive, plan and execute a digital campaign. Explores social media and emerging digital marketing trends. Topics include online ads, content marketing, mobile marketing, search engine marketing and social media. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 4345 - Sports Marketing
Credits: 3
Explores sports marketing from two perspectives: the marketing of sports and marketing through sports. Topics include fan segmentation, branding, licensing, and sponsorship. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 and/or ADV 1341 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MKTG 5050 - Marketing Internship
Credits: 0
Requires students to work in a professional capacity in a marketing-oriented position within a company; the job and company to be approved by the Marketing Department. The internship must involve a minimum of 100 hours of work and meet the requirements determined by the internship adviser. Reserved for Cox majors. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 .
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MKTG 5150 - Marketing Internship
Credits: 1
Requires students to work in a professional capacity in a marketing-oriented position within a company. The internship must involve a minimum of 100 hours of work and meet the requirements as determined by the internship adviser. Students may choose to take zero credits (MKTG 5050 ) or one credit (MKTG 5150) for the required internship; if one credit is chosen, the required minimum hours for the major will be increased from 51 to 52. Prerequisite: MKTG 3340 . Reserved for Cox marketing majors.
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MKTG 5341 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Provides a fundamental understanding of the marketing strategy planning process within the firm and develops skills for coping with the marketing management problems encountered by senior marketing managers, general management executives, and marketing consultants. This capstone course for marketing majors includes case analysis, class projects, and/or marketing simulation. Prerequisites: MKTG 3340 or ADV 1341 . Reserved for senior marketing majors.
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MKTG 5342 - Directed Studies in Marketing
Credits: 3
Directed research in marketing. Prerequisites: MKTG 3340 , junior standing, and permission of the instructor.
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MKTG 5343 - Directed Studies in Marketing II
Credits: 3
Directed research in marketing. Prerequisites: MKTG 5342 , junior standing, and instructor approval.
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MKTG 5345 - Honors Marketing Practicum
Credits: 3
Students apply marketing concepts and theories learned in the classroom to a real-life business situation by working with a business entity where they are responsible for researching, designing, and presenting a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign. Prerequisite: By application only. Reserved for Cox majors.
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Management and Organizations |
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MNO 3300 - Special Topics in International Management I
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad.
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MNO 3301 - Special Topics in International Management II
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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MNO 3310 - Management Concepts
Credits: 3
Provides a broad survey of key issues, theories, and practices that underpin how organizations function, evolve, and perform. Topics include motivation, job design, organizational theory, leadership, organizational culture, competitive strategy, and competitive advantage. Required for the minor in business. Cox majors and minors in business administration will not receive credit for this course and may not enroll in it.
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MNO 3370 - Management
Credits: 3
Develops skills in managerial behavior that facilitate high performance and satisfaction as well as continued self-development for all organization members. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 ; ECO 1311 and ECO 1312 ; MATH 1309 or MATH 1337 ; and one from the following: CSE 4340 , EMIS 3340 , ITOM 2305 , STAT 2331 , STAT 4340 . Reserved for Cox majors, minors in business administration, and management science majors.
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MNO 3371 - Human Resources Management
Credits: 3
Develops an understanding of how organizations recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent and facilitate a high quality of life in an organization. Insights gained can help facilitate one’s initial job search, career management, and personal effectiveness. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MNO 3373 - Negotiations
Credits: 3
Presents theories and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of settings. Focuses on understanding the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations in the context of competitive situations. Emphasizes simulations, role-playing, and cases. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MNO 3375 - Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Leadership
Credits: 3
Develops managerial decision-making and stakeholder analysis through a study of ethical dilemmas in contemporary business. Topics include whistle blowing, corruption, bribery, human rights, crisis management, role of corporate boards, lobbying, philanthropy, externalities, and sustainability. Students seeking accounting certification should note that ACCT 3391 is a gateway course for eligibility to take the CPA examination. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MNO 4330 - Introduction to Consulting and Change Management
Credits: 3
Students explore what it takes to be a highly successful consultant and put that knowledge into practice within this course. Students examine the importance of both character and competence as well as communication skills in consulting while learning how to assess client needs and navigate change management issues. As a final project, each consulting team presents their assessment and recommendations based on an actual client situation. (*updated* 1/7/2019; effective Spring 2019) Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MNO 4345 - Creating Global and Public Health Impact
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary approach to creating sustainable impact in global, public, and population health. Taught through engaging discussions, case studies, and by helping local health organizations solve difficult institutional and community challenges.
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MNO 4361 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Presents a set of practices and interpersonal skills designed to deliver business results that are on time and on budget and meet quality standards. Examines project management in modern industries and organizational structures as a preferred, standard process to achieve successful results. Discusses defining the project goals, developing a plan to achieve the goals, executing the plan, and evaluating progress. Covers interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, and team management. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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MNO 4371 - Leadership and Culture
Credits: 3
Enhances effectiveness and success as a leader. Emphasizes core theories of motivation, leadership, interpersonal relationships, culture, and communication. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 .
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MNO 4372 - Leadership and Culture in the Southwest
Credits: 3
Study of the psychological, behavioral economics, sociological, and organizational behavior foundations of leadership within the context of the human diversity factors of gender, ethnicity, and culture. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . (SMU-in-Taos)
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MNO 4378 - Independent Studies in Organizational Behavior I
Credits: 3
Considers contemporary issues (theoretical, ethical, methodological, social, etc.) that are currently of interest to organizational theorists and behavioral scientists. Prerequisite: MNO 3370 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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Music Pedagogy |
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MPED 4184 - Directed Study: Pedagogy
Credits: 1
A close collaboration between a faculty member and an advanced student who conducts a rigorous project that goes beyond the experience available in current course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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MPED 4284 - Directed Study: Pedagogy
Credits: 2
A close collaboration between a faculty member and an advanced student who conducts a rigorous project that goes beyond the experience available in current course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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MPED 4303 - Guitar Pedagogy
Credits: 3
(spring term of even–numbered years) Prepares guitarists for studio teaching.
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MPED 4305 - Introduction to Instrumental Pedagogy
Credits: 3
Prepares instrumental private teachers for studio teaching.
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MPED 4308 - String Pedagogy I
Credits: 3
A survey of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching strings at the beginning level, with a focus on the philosophical, psychological, and developmental bases of string study. Topics include review and evaluation of current educational materials, current trends, the history of string education, and pedagogical situations. Prerequisite: Proficiency on a string instrument as a major, MUAS 3146 and MUAS 3147 or equivalents, or permission of instructor.
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MPED 4309 - String Pedagogy II
Credits: 3
A survey of methods, materials, and curriculum for teaching strings at the beginning level, with a focus on the philosophical, psychological, and developmental bases of string study. Topics include review and evaluation of current educational materials, current trends, the history of string education, and pedagogical situations. Prerequisite: Proficiency on a string instrument as a major, MPED 4308 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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MPED 4384 - Directed Study: Pedagogy
Credits: 3
A close collaboration between a faculty member and an advanced student who conducts a rigorous project that goes beyond the experience available in current course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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MPED 5114 - Organ/Harpsichord Pedagogy
Credits: 1
(fall term of even-numbered years) A survey of teaching materials and pedagogical methods, both historical and modern, for organ and harpsichord students. Projects include compilation of graded repertoire lists and preparation and/or presentation of a supervised private lesson.
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MPED 5216 - Vocal Pedagogy I
Credits: 2
A study of vocal techniques, including vocal acoustics, breathing, and laryngeal function. Provides information useful to the singer, studio voice teacher, and choral director. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MPED 5217 - Vocal Pedagogy II
Credits: 2
A study of teaching strategies and philosophies, diagnosis of vocal problems, stage deportment, vocal repertoire, and ethics for teachers. Students gain practical, supervised experience in teaching.
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Music Psychology |
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MPSY 5340 - Acoustics of Music
Credits: 3
A study of the acoustical foundations of music. Covers topics such as basic acoustics, acoustics of musical instruments and voice, room and auditorium acoustics, acoustical principles of sound systems, and psychoacoustics. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one laboratory period per week.
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Music Repertoire |
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MREP 4114 - Piano Repertoire
Credits: 1
A broad survey of piano literature, including lectures and performances by the students enrolled. Performance styles and practices of every historical period are emphasized.
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MREP 5030 - Guitar Repertoire
Credits: 0
Student performances of their solo repertoire and individual instruction in a master-class setting.
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MREP 5040 - Orchestral Repertoire: Woodwinds
Credits: 0
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5050 - Orchestral Repertoire: Brass
Credits: 0
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5060 - Orchestral Repertoire: Strings
Credits: 0
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5070 - Orchestral Repertoire: Percussion
Credits: 0
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5130 - Guitar Repertoire
Credits: 1
Student performances of their solo repertoire and individual instruction in a master-class setting.
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MREP 5140 - Orchestral Repertoire: Woodwinds
Credits: 1
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5150 - Orchestral Repertoire: Brass
Credits: 1
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5160 - Orchestral Repertoire: Strings
Credits: 1
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5170 - Orchestral Repertoire: Percussion
Credits: 1
Interpretive study and performance preparation of significant excerpts from selected orchestral repertoire.
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MREP 5209 - Classical and Romantic Song Literature
Credits: 2
(spring term of odd-numbered years) An overview of song literature from the Classical and Romantic periods. Students prepare repertoire for performance in class and make presentations on topics of specialized interest. Lectures focus on specific developmental trends such as the genesis of the song cycle, the evolution of the piano accompaniment in the 19th century, and links between poets and composers.
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MREP 5210 - 20th-Century Song Literature
Credits: 2
(spring term of even-numbered years) A survey of repertoire and performance practices of song literature from the 20th century. Provides students with a general knowledge of the literature to acquaint them with performance notational practices and to develop the musical skills necessary to perform this literature.
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MREP 5212 - Sacred Masterpieces for Singers
Credits: 2
An overview for singers of the great masses and oratorios of the 18th and 19th centuries, with an emphasis on performance. Baroque, Classical, and Romantic styles are taught through the study and performance of arias and ensembles from these works. Students are coached by the instructor, and they perform for the class. Open to junior, senior, and graduate voice majors, as well as singers in the Perkins’ Master of Sacred Music program, or by instructor permission.
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MSA 1001 - FACE: First–Year Arts Community Experience
Credits: 0
A collaborative, cross–disciplinary exploration for students enrolled in the foundational courses in art, dance, music, and theatre. Students meet collectively to build community, to explore a common currency among the arts, to take risks, to discover alternative models of practice, to understand the concept of artists as entrepreneurs, and to define personal goals for success. Graded pass/fail. Corequisite: ASAG 1300 , DANC 1144 , FILM 1304 , FILM 2354 , MUAS 1020 , or THEA 1303 .
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MSA 1010 - Undergraduate Teaching Practicum
Credits: 0
Development of teaching and leadership skills through preparing lesson plans, leading discussion groups, assessing course presentations, and coordinating and developing supplemental learning experiences. The corresponding course by the same professor is required as either a prerequisite or corequisite. Students spend a minimum of 1 hour per week preparing a lesson plan, 1 hour in discussion planning with the professor, and 1 hour leading a discussion and listening group.
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MSA 1101 - FACE: First–Year Arts Community Experience
Credits: 1
A collaborative, cross–disciplinary exploration for students enrolled in the foundational courses in art, dance, music, and theatre. Students meet collectively to build community, to explore a common currency among the arts, to take risks, to discover alternative models of practice, to understand the concept of artists as entrepreneurs, and to define personal goals for success. Graded pass/fail. Corequisite: ASAG 1300 , DANC 1144 , FILM 1304 , FILM 2354 , MUAS 1020 , or THEA 1303 .
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MSA 1110 - Undergraduate Teaching Practicum
Credits: 1
Development of teaching and leadership skills through preparing lesson plans, leading discussion groups, assessing course presentations, and coordinating and developing supplemental learning experiences. The corresponding course by the same professor is required as either a prerequisite or corequisite. Students spend a minimum of 1 hour per week preparing a lesson plan, 1 hour in discussion planning with the professor, and 1 hour leading a discussion and listening group.
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MSA 1315 - Mass Media and Technology
Credits: 3
An overview of technology as it applies to mass media in America, emphasizing the access of information via the Internet and World Wide Web. Topics include the expanding nature of technology, legal aspects, and the effects of technology on society.
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MSA 1350 - The Arts in Their Cultural Context: The City of the Imagination
Credits: 3
Introduction to the way that the performing and visual arts are situated in their temporal, historiographic, geographic, and social contexts. Examines issues of theory and practice in the individual disciplines (art, art history, cinema, dance, music, and theatre) through readings that engage varied methodologies and through hands-on experiences with practitioners and scholars in Dallas.
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MSA 2051 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 0
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. First course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 2052 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 0
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. After completion, students are eligible to apply for a competitive paid fellowship in the following year. Second course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: MSA 2051 , MSA 2151 , or MSA 3351 ; consent of instructor; and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 2151 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 1
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. First course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 2152 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 1
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. After completion, students are eligible to apply for a competitive paid fellowship in the following year. Second course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: MSA 2051 , MSA 2151 , or MSA 3351 ; consent of instructor; and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 2301 - Media Literacy
Credits: 3
An exploration of the critical thinking skills necessary to understand and interpret modern media, both news and entertainment. Social networking and the Internet, the complexities of the 24-hour news cycle, celebrity news and infotainment, violence, media framing and bias are among the topics examined.
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MSA 3101 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 1
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 3130 - Special Topics
Credits: 1
Various topics determined by the instructor regarding studies in the arts.
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MSA 3131 - Acting in Song I: Solo
Credits: 1
Focuses on the acquisition and/or redirection of the skills, technical vocabulary, and techniques necessary to create fully realized performances of solo songs from the musical theatre repertoire. Culminates in a program of performed solo songs. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; musical theatre minor or major or minor in dance, music, or theatre. Students minoring in musical theatre have priority to enroll in the class.
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MSA 3201 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 2
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 3230 - Special Topics
Credits: 2
Various topics determined by the instructor regarding studies in the arts.
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MSA 3232 - Acting in Song II: Ensemble
Credits: 2
Builds on the skills developed in MSA 3131 . Includes preparing, rehearsing, and performing selected duets, trios, and ensemble pieces from the musical theatre repertoire. Also, synthesizing vocal and acting performance techniques. Culminates in the creation of a workshop performance. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; musical theatre minor or major or minor in dance, music, or theatre. Students minoring in musical theatre have priority to enroll in the class.
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MSA 3301 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 3
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 3310 - Fundamentals of Audio and Sound
Credits: 3
Provides a solid grounding in the concepts, techniques, and terms associated with audio across disciplines. Individual and/or group projects acquaint students with the basics of recording, editing, mixing and processing, and distributing audio projects. Includes lectures and discussions on these and other areas such as listening practices, rights, and fair use to supplement hands-on work with a broader perspective on sound.
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MSA 3330 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
Various topics determined by the instructor regarding studies in the arts.
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MSA 3351 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 3
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. First course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 3352 - Artists in the World: The Teaching Artist as Catalyst
Credits: 3
Introduces artists-in-training to the basic principles, practices, and priorities of the artist as teacher in the community. Provides a foundation in any artistic discipline and for the most common kinds of education work that artists undertake, such as working with young people (in schools and other settings), teaching one’s art form, integrating curriculum and in-depth residencies, creating artistically authentic programs with an education thrust, working in challenging situations, and working with adults in performance, educational, and professional settings. Students design a program they can use in real-world settings. Includes field observations, readings, written response, and active participation and presentation. After completion, students are eligible to apply for a competitive paid fellowship in the following year. Second course of a two-term sequence. Prerequisites: MSA 2051 , MSA 2151 , or MSA 3351 ; consent of instructor; and a minimum GPA of 3.000.
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MSA 3368 - Texts and the City
Credits: 3
This course is based in the academic discipline of Performance Studies. Students examine the theme of “performance” from a broad range of critical perspectives including the disciplines of history, literature, anthropology, literary studies, and gender studies as well as the critical theory and analysis of the act of performance itself. Includes site visits, guided tours, attendance at performances, along with discussion and lecture. Topics, discussions, and assignments will use interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches for understanding complex issues of identity, social and cultural practice, and multiple perspectives on the concept of “performance.” Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. (*updated* 11/29/2018; effective January 2019)
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MSA 3369 - London: Exploring Representation of the Performative
Credits: 3
This course is based in the academic discipline of performance studies, which examines performance from a broad range of critical perspectives and includes the disciplines of history, anthropology, literary studies, gender studies, critical theory, and analysis of the act of performance itself. The intention is to use the city of London (and its environs: theatres, concert halls, sports arenas, exhibitions, museums, tourist attractions, fairs, markets, law courts, pubs, restaurants, etc.) as a template to engage the student with the vibrant dialogues between art, culture, and history that make it a thriving, multicultural city and an international melting pot.
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MSA 3390 - Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts: SMU Abroad
Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary topics in the performing, visual, and communication arts.
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MSA 3391 - Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts: Bali
Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary topics in the performing, visual, and communication arts.
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MSA 4099 - Meadows Undergraduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
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MSA 4324 - Competitive Mock Trial
Credits: 3
Provides the opportunity to investigate and explore principles of legal advocacy within a competitive environment. Trains students to represent SMU as members of the SMU Mock Trial Team before invitational, regional, and national trial competitions. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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MSA 5105 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 1
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 5205 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 2
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 5305 - Directed Study in the Arts
Credits: 3
Independent study in an interdisciplinary arts topic under the direction and close supervision of a faculty member of the Meadows School. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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MSA 5310 - Directed Study
Credits: 3
Independent study under the direction of an instructor.
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MSA 5326 - Cultural Policy
Credits: 3
Overview of policy analysis and practice of the cultural sector in its different areas (heritage, visual and performing arts, etc.) and perspectives. Analyzes the historical and theoretical backgrounds of cultural policy; cultural policies in practice (stylized facts and geographical and political divergence at the local, national, and international level); cultural policies and their socioeconomic impact; culture, diversity and development; and cultural access and arts education.
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MUAC 2101 - Techniques of Vocal Accompanying
Credits: 1
A course designed for pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying and to familiarize them with some of the vocal repertoire.
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MUAC 2102 - Techniques of Instrumental Accompanying
Credits: 1
A course designed for pianists to acquaint them with the various skills associated with accompanying and to familiarize them with some of the instrumental repertoire.
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MUAC 3100 - Practicum in Collaborative Performance
Credits: 1
Practical application of collaborative performance skills through studio assignments and performance. Prerequisites: MUAC 2101 , MUAC 2102 .
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MUAS 1010 - Music Engagement
Credits: 0
Registration in this course supports the activities of the Music Division. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for performance, master classes, and community engagement. Students may also be called upon to serve as ambassadors of the division for prospective students. Required of all music majors and minors each term in residence.
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MUAS 1020 - Music Pathways: Exploring Meadows and Your Future
Credits: 0
Required orientation for all first-year music majors. Provides valuable information about college life and professional opportunities in music.
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MUAS 1323 - Exploring the Power of Music in Our Lives: From Chaos 2 Creation
Credits: 3
Experiential course that explores ways to use music creatively in order to effect positive change. Covers the building blocks of sound and music (pitch, timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony), how the environment affects the sound source, and how sound and music affect the brain and body. Topics include hearing systems and music and emotions. Also, using musical improvisation, composition, and songwriting to help express thoughts and feelings in healthy and creative ways. No previous music training is required.
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MUAS 2149 - Introduction to Music Education
Credits: 1
A broad-based survey of the issues, aims, and opportunities in music education programs of all levels, with an introduction to music education philosophies and methodologies.
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MUAS 3011 - Practicum in Music
Credits: 0
Practical on-campus work in areas such as piano technology or recording engineering. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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MUAS 3084 - Internship in Music
Credits: 0
Internship credit for practical off-campus work in the music industry or with a professional music organization. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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MUAS 3111 - Practicum in Music
Credits: 1
Practical on-campus work in areas such as piano technology or recording engineering. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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MUAS 3184 - Internship in Music
Credits: 1
Internship credit for practical off-campus work in the music industry or with a professional music organization. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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MUAS 3200 - Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations
Credits: 2
Presents the concepts of recording and mixing music and audio using computer-based Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Course topics include, but are not limited to, digital audio basics, mixing techniques, software-based audio effects processors, and MIDI recording using virtual instruments.
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MUAS 3284 - Internship in Music
Credits: 2
Internship credit for practical off-campus work in the music industry or with a professional music organization. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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MUAS 3384 - Internship in Music
Credits: 3
Internship credit for practical off-campus work in the music industry or with a professional music organization. Specific learning outcomes, measures, and activities are stated in an individualized syllabus. Students are limited to a total of 3 credit hours for internships and practica. Departmental permission required.
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