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)
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirements | ||
Written Communication Skills: | ||
WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
Quantitative Skills: | ||
MTH 113 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
Areas of Knowledge: | ||
Arts & Humanities Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
STEM Cognate | 9 | |
Experiential Music Curriculum Core Courses 1 | ||
Made Forum | 8 | |
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 140 | Experiential Musicianship I | 3 |
or MTC 140 | Experiential Musicianship I | |
or MSJ 140 | Experiential Musicianship I | |
MDE 107 | Skills Lab I | 1 |
or MTC 107 | Skills Lab I | |
or MSJ 107 | Skills Lab I | |
MDE 141 | Experiential Musicianship II | 3 |
or MTC 141 | Experiential Musicianship II | |
or MSJ 141 | Experiential Musicianship II | |
MDE 108 | Skills Lab II | 1 |
or MTC 108 | Skills Lab II | |
or MSJ 108 | Skills Lab II | |
MDE 240 | Experiential Musicianship III | 3 |
or MTC 240 | Experiential Musicianship III | |
or MSJ 240 | Experiential Musicianship III | |
MDE 207 | Skills Lab III: American Song Traditions | 1 |
or MTC 207 | Skills Lab III | |
or MSJ 207 | Skills Lab III | |
MDE 241 | Experiential Musicianship IV | 3 |
or MTC 241 | Experiential Musicianship IV | |
or MSJ 241 | Experiential Musicianship IV | |
MDE 208 | Skills Lab IV: American Song Traditions | 1 |
or MTC 208 | Skills Lab IV | |
or MSJ 208 | Skills Lab IV | |
MKP 140 | Keyboard Studies I (MSJ 103 if enrolled in MSJ theory) | 1 |
or MSJ 103 | Jazz Piano I | |
MKP 141 | Keyboard Studies II (MSJ 104 if enrolled in MSJ theory) | 1 |
or MSJ 104 | Jazz Piano II | |
MCY 140 | Experiencing Music | 3 |
MSP 250 | Essential Technologies for Musicians | 3 |
MCY 340 | European Musical Traditions | 3 |
MIN 310 | Music Business and Entrepreneurship for Musicians 1 | 3 |
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 273 | Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry (Artist Development and the Live Entertainment Industry) | 3 |
MDE 530 | Entrepreneurship for Musicians | 3 |
MDE 315 | Contemporary Songwriting I | 3 |
MDE 404 | Live Performance Musical Direction | 3 |
MDE 445 | Senior Project/Portfolio | 1 |
COS 333 | Business Communication | 3 |
or WRS 230 | Advanced Professional Communication | |
or WRS 331 | Legal Writing and Rhetoric I | |
Additional Coursework | ||
Electives or Approved Minor | 15 | |
UMX 100 | The University of Miami Experience | 0 |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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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)
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credit 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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 15 | |
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 Hours | 14 | |
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 Hours | 14 | |
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, or WRS 331 | 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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 16 | |
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 Hours | 14 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
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.