As the professional music performance marketplace continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for musicians to possess a broad and adaptable skillset. This micro-credential is designed to prepare interested students to confront the realities of a multi-faceted industry so that they are better armed with skillsets in the business, production, and entrepreneurship skills upon graduation and not in a position to have to learn these skillsets while already employed in the field. Graduates with this micro-credential will be more competitive in the employment marketplace, as they will possess a variety of skills and a knowledge base aligned with industry
demands.
Commercial Music Badge Skillsets:
• Broad awareness and knowledge of industry trends in Commercial Music
• Foundational audio production skills, including competencies in audio production software and hardware and basic recording techniques
• Advanced audio editing and mixing skills, including the ability to produce professional recordings of self and others
• Understanding of small business ownership and management
Campus: Hattiesburg
Commercial Music Badge Assessment:
Evaluation will be centered around the application of the skillsets within applied lessons and recital work.
Coursework for Badge:
Required (6):
MEA 201 - Media and Entertainment Arts Business & Industry
MEA 230 - Introduction to Audio Production
Choose 1:
MEA 332 - Mixing and Mastering
ENTR 375 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Assessment Course Required:
MUS 400BUA
