Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) is a performance-focused degree plan that prepares students to be successful at musical creation, production,  and promotion in any modern musical context. The program is open to any contemporary, classical, or jazz musicians who wish to developskills in entrepreneurship, recording, musical direction, marketing, promotion, or copyright management to complement their performance studies.

The degree plan features multiple pathways toward completion that allow students the freedom and flexibility to focus on their preferred areas of emphasis, with outcomes that lead toward a viable career of their own choosing. 

The MADE major fulfills the Arts and Humanities area of knowledge requirement.

The degree does not require the completion of a minor. However, any minor program at the University is allowed provided prerequisites for that minor are met.

The following minors are recommended:

Curriculum Requirements

Bachelor of Music in Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE)

General Education Requirements
Written Communication Skills:
WRS 105First-Year Writing I3
WRS 106First-Year Writing II3
or ENG 106 Writing About Literature and Culture
Quantitative Skills:
MTH 113Finite Mathematics3
Areas of Knowledge:
Arts & Humanities Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major)
People and Society Cognate9
STEM Cognate9
Experiential Music Curriculum Core Courses 1
Made Forum8
MADE Forum
Mxx XX1 Principal Instrument Lesson & Studio Class Level 1 (semesters 1-4)8
Mxx XX3 Principal Instrument Lesson & Studio Class Level 3 (semesters 5-6)4
Ensembles (semesters 1-6)6
MDE 140Experiential Musicianship I3
or MTC 140 Experiential Musicianship I
or MSJ 140 Experiential Musicianship I
MDE 107Skills Lab I1
or MTC 107 Skills Lab I
or MSJ 107 Skills Lab I
MDE 141Experiential Musicianship II3
or MTC 141 Experiential Musicianship II
or MSJ 141 Experiential Musicianship II
MDE 108Skills Lab II1
or MTC 108 Skills Lab II
or MSJ 108 Skills Lab II
MDE 240Experiential Musicianship III3
or MTC 240 Experiential Musicianship III
or MSJ 240 Experiential Musicianship III
MDE 207Skills Lab III: American Song Traditions1
or MTC 207 Skills Lab III
or MSJ 207 Skills Lab III
MDE 241Experiential Musicianship IV3
or MTC 241 Experiential Musicianship IV
or MSJ 241 Experiential Musicianship IV
MDE 208Skills Lab IV: American Song Traditions1
or MTC 208 Skills Lab IV
or MSJ 208 Skills Lab IV
MKP 140Keyboard Studies I (MSJ 103 if enrolled in MSJ theory)1
or MSJ 103 Jazz Piano I
MKP 141Keyboard Studies II (MSJ 104 if enrolled in MSJ theory)1
or MSJ 104 Jazz Piano II
MCY 140Experiencing Music3
MSP 250Essential Technologies for Musicians3
MCY 340European Musical Traditions3
MIN 310Music Business and Entrepreneurship for Musicians 13
Courses in the MADE Major
MXX xx3 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class Level 3 (semesters 7-8, 2 credit hours)4
Ensembles or Advanced Skills Ensembles (2 semesters)2
MDE 273Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry (Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry)3
MDE 530Entrepreneurship for Musicians3
MDE 315Contemporary Songwriting I3
MDE 404Live Performance Musical Direction3
MDE 445Senior Project/Portfolio1
COS 333Business Communication3
or WRS 230 Advanced Professional Communication
or WRS 331 Legal Writing and Rhetoric I
Additional Coursework
Electives or Approved Minor15
UMX 100The University of Miami Experience0
Total Credit Hours120
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EMC core courses require a grade of “C” or higher.  Lessons require a grade of "B-" or higher


Advanced Writing and Communication Skills

Courses

All students are required to successfully complete 3 Advanced Writing and Communication Skills (AWC) courses. Student degree requirements will include courses that meet the desired communication outcomes in evaluated and revised writing, speaking, stage presence, and audience engagement.

All music students will successfully complete:

  • MCY 340  Musical Trends and Traditions, which will include substantial evaluated and revised writing components.
  • MDE 445 Senior Project/Portfolio this course is the capstone for both the CAM and MADE programs.  Students will develop and compile a portfolio of creative works that showcase their individual artistry, including but not limited to recordings, videos, songs, scores, and/or other applicable media elements.  Students will also be required to organize a public performance/showcase their works. Requisite: MADE Major or CAM Minor  
  • COS 333 Business Communication or ENG 200+ course (recommended courses ENG 230 or ENG 331)

Assessment

There will be at least 2 specific assessments in each Advanced Communication Skills course for communications or writing equivalent to 4000 words, evaluated and revised.

Suggested Plan of Study

Bachelor of Music in Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredit Hours
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX1 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MDE 107 Skills Lab I 1
MDE 140 Experiential Musicianship I 3
MKP 140 or MSJ 103 Keyboard Studies I
or Jazz Piano I
1
WRS 105 First-Year Writing I 3
MCY 140 Experiencing Music 3
UMX 100 The University of Miami Experience 0
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Ensemble as assigned 1
Mxx XX1 Principal Instrument / Voice lesson and Studio Class 2
MDE 108 Skills Lab II 1
MDE 141 Experiential Musicianship II 3
MKP 141 or MSJ 104 Keyboard Studies II
or Jazz Piano II
1
WRS 106 or ENG 106 First-Year Writing II
or Writing About Literature and Culture
3
MTH 113 Finite Mathematics 3
 Credit Hours15
Year Two
Fall
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX1 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MDE 207 Skills Lab III: American Song Traditions 1
MDE 240 Experiential Musicianship III 3
People and Society Cognate Course (1 of 3) 3
MDE 273 Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry 3
 Credit Hours14
Spring
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX1 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MDE 208 Skills Lab IV: American Song Traditions 1
MDE 241 Experiential Musicianship IV 3
MSP 250 Essential Technologies for Musicians 3
STEM Cognate Course (1 of 3) 3
 Credit Hours14
Year Three
Fall
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX3 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MIN 310 Music Business and Entrepreneurship for Musicians 3
COS 333, WRS 230,
Business Communication
or Advanced Professional Communication
or Legal Writing and Rhetoric I
3
Elective or minor (1 of 4) 3
People and Society Cognate Course (2 of 3) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX3 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MCY 340 European Musical Traditions 3
MDE 315 Contemporary Songwriting I 3
Elective or minor (2 of 4) 3
STEM Cognate Course (2 of 3) 3
 Credit Hours16
Year Four
Fall
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX3 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MDE 530 Entrepreneurship for Musicians 3
Elective or minor (3 of 4) 3
STEM Cognate Course (3 of 3) 3
People and Society Cognate Course (3 of 3) 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MDE 15 MADE Forum 1
Mxx XX4 Principal Instrument/Voice Lesson & Studio Class 2
Ensemble as assigned 1
MDE 404 Live Performance Musical Direction 3
MDE 445 Senior Project/Portfolio 1
Approved Music (200+) Elective 3
Elective or minor (4 of 4) 3
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours120

Mission

The Bachelor of Music in Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship is a professional degree program designed to provide the highest level of preparation for qualified performers and creatives to thrive in all aspects of the contemporary music industry.

Educational Objectives

Upon graduation, students will have:

  • A highly competitive skill set in musicianship, artistry, and entrepreneurship, including performing, writing, arranging/orchestration, recording, musical direction, marketing and promotion, copyright management and administration, as well as the ability to write basic agreements and licenses;
  • A diverse and applied understanding of the music industry;
  • The ability to create and execute a sound business plan, as well as a portfolio/EPK that best showcases their brand identity.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate their comprehensive skill sets in musicianship through their student portfolio artifacts such as digital albums, musical lead sheets, music videos both pre-produced and/or live performance, performance flyers/advertisements, professional social media pages and electronic press kits.
  • Students will demonstrate a diverse and applied understanding of the music industry through supporting student portfolio artifacts that align with current music industry opportunities. These may include, but are not limited to, links to livestream performances, data from those performances (total viewership, post-performance engagement) and online musical connections and collaborations through their original music that should be accessible on all major streaming platforms.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to create and execute a sound business plan and prepare a portfolio/EPK through the MMI 445 course which is, generally, taken during the Spring semester of their Senior year. Plans will include artifacts in connection with the artist project. Headings will include an executive summary, customer segment, value proposition, communication channels, customer relations, cost structure, revenue streams, key partnerships, key resources, and key activities.