Music Industry Studies Option
The Cal Poly Music Industry Studies Option is one of the most unique and affordable programs of study in the nation. The program currently has more than 120 majors and is growing rapidly.
Students in Music Industry Studies select from a wide variety of classes including Recording Techniques, Introduction to the Digital Audio Workstation, Digital Mastering, Tracking & Editing, Songwriting, Midi Recording, Survey of Popular Music, and Jazz and Beyond. Junior and senior level students take Publishing, Management, and Film & TV Music classes with adjunct professionals working in the music industry. All students participate in ethnic, jazz and traditional music classes and performing ensembles. Hands-on training in our recording studios and labs gives students the necessary preparation for careers in the music industry.
Music Industry Studies students are required to participate in a music industry studies internship program. The internship program has students working with companies such as ASCAP, Interscope Records, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Bros Records, MCA, Sarinjay Entertainment, Universal Music Distribution, Mad Hatter Studios and several other area employers. Many go on to work for these companies.
Resources for Music Industry Studies students
FACULTY ADVISORS
Dr. John Burdett -- Contact Dr. Burdett by e-mail
Dr. Dave Kopplin -- Contact Dr. Kopplin by e-mail
Prof. Arthur Winer -- Contact Prof. Winer by e-mail
Dr. Janine Riveire -- Contact Dr. Riveire by e-mail
Dr. Susan Burns (Fall 2012 only) -- Contact Dr. Burns by e-mail
Prof. Jenny Amaya -- Contact Prof. Amaya by e-mail
CURRICULUM INFORMATION
2012 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2011 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2010 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2009 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2008 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2007 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2006 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2005 CURRICULUM SHEET (.pdf)
2012 Music Industry Studies ROADMAP FOR GRAUDATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2011 Music Industry Studies ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2010 Music Industry Studies ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2009 Business Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2009 Production Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2009 Recording Technology Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2008 Business Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2008 Production Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2008 Recording Technology Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2007 Business Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2007 Production Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2007 Recording Technology Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2006 Business Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2006 Production Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2006 Recording Technology Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2005 Business Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2005 Production Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
2005 Recording Technology Sub-Area ROADMAP FOR GRADUATION IN 4 YEARS (.pdf)
MUSIC DEPARTMENT MASTERPLAN OF CLASSES OFFERED, 2011-2015 (.pdf)
