These DMI courses are currently listed under the College of Arts and Sciences in the course catalog, under the title of DMI (Delta Music Institute).

DMI 100. Introduction to Multimedia: iLife
This course is designed to introduce students to Digital Arts skills and the Macintosh OS. The focus is on the creation of music, video, digital photography and web pages using Apple’s iLife suite that is preinstalled on all Apple computers. 3
DMI 101. Music Business Survey
An overview of the various areas of and career opportunities in the music and recording industry. 1

DMI 202: Computer Skills for Musicians I
Intro to MIDI, sequencing, sampling, software instruments, effects, audio editing, notation, CD creation and live performance tools in Garageband, Logic Pro, Mainstage, and Waveburner and others as applicable. Pre-req. DMI 101, DMI 116, DMI 100, MAT 104; Co-req: DMI 211/SRT 111. 3

DMI 203: Computer Skills for Musicians II
Continuation of DMI 102. Introduction to MIDI, sequencing, sampling, software instruments, effects, audio editing, and live performance tools in Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason and others as applicable. Pre-req. DMI 102. 3

DMI 110: The Craft of Songwriting
An introduction to the craft of popular songwriting. Topics include analysis of song form and structure, development of lyric and melody, comparison of styles and genres, and nurturing individual creativity. Professional are analyzed, and student songs are created and critiqued in class. Pre-req. DMI 101, DMI 116, DMI 100, ENG 101. 3

DMI211/SRT 111: Recording Studio Theory and Practices I
Introduction to basic principles of audio recording, microphone theory and application, signal processing, and playback. Pre or CO-req. DMI 102. 3,2
DMI311/SRT 112: Recording Studio Theory and Practices II
Introduction to basic principles and applications of multi-track recording, related microphone techniques, and monitoring. DMI: Pre req. DMI 211/SRT 111; Pre or Co-req. DMI 203. 3, 2

DMI 114: Live Sound Reinforcement
Introduction to the techniques and ear training involved in live sound reinforcement. Pre or Co-req: DMI 211. 3

DMI 116: Music Fundamentals for Recording Industry
An introduction to reading and writing music. Topics include key and time signatures, scales, song form, melody, harmony, chords, and the Nashville Number System. (For non-music majors.) 3

DMI 117: Ear Training for Recording Industry
Development of aural skills for application in the recording industry (for non-music majors). Pre-req: DMI 116. 2

DMI 300: Indie Music Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to give students an overview of various topics related to the preparation of a comprehensive independent music project. Topics will include artist and product development, publicity, promotion, and performance in an entrepreneurial context. Pre-req: Permission of instructor. 3

DMI 305: Applied Guitar
Applied instruction in commercial guitar. 1-4

DMI 306: Applied Bass Guitar
Applied instruction in commercial bass guitar. 1-4

DMI 310: The Business of Songwriting
A continuation of the study of the craft of popular songwriting, along with an introduction to music publishing and marketing.  Topics include co-writing, specialty markets, demo production, song contracts.  Professional songs are analyzed, and student songs are created and critiqued in class. Prerequisite: DMI 110. 3

DMI 314: Live Sound Reinforcement II
Advanced techniques and ear training involved in live sound reinforcement. Pre-req: DMI 114. 3

DMI/SRT 322: Critical Listening
Introduction to principles and applications in sound system design and construction, monitoring theory, musical acoustics, and acoustic psychology. Pre-req: DMI311/SRT 112. 3, 2
DMI/SRT 331: Audio Monitoring & Mixing I
Audio recording, mixing theory and application. Pre-req: DMI/SRT 322. 3, 2

DMI 335: Digital Audio Recording for Educators
An introduction to digital audio recording techniques and software (Garage Band, etc.) for application in educational settings. Pre-req Basic computer competency. 2

DMI 361: Instrumental Ensemble/Ol’ Skool Revue
Commercial music ensemble studying and performing the hits the blues, R&B, soul and funk genres. Pre-req: Instructor approval/audition. 1, 1

DMI 362: Instrumental Ensemble/DeltaRoX
Commercial music ensemble studying and performing the hits from the Classic Rock genre. Pre-req: Instructor approval/audition. 1,1

DMI 370: History & Practice of Electronic Music
Covers the history of electronic music and uses current technology for students to recreate specific styles of electronic music. Pre-req: DMI 202 or written permission of instructor. 3

DMI 415: Music Business Copyrights and Contracts
Basic music business and legal principles in the areas of music publishing, recording contracts, booking agreements, artist management, touring, and merchandise. Course material will cover contracts, licenses, copyright registration, trademark information, and practical checklists. Pre-req: Permission of instructor. 3

DMI 421: Independent Studies in Electronic Music
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to work independently in the Computer Lab; to apply skills toward the realization of a creative electronic music or digital audio project. Pre-req: DMI 202. 3

DMI 435: Scoring for Film, Theater, and Digital Media
Scoring for Film, Theater and Digital Media introduces students to writing and arranging music for visual art/commerce and also includes Foley, dialog replacement and basic sound design. Pre-req DMI 202. 3

DMI/SRT 441: Senior Project
Advanced theory and applications in audio recording, mixing, and mastering for producing a production-ready audio master, or the planning, development, and execution of music industry studies-related project. DMI: Pre-req: DMI 331 or permission of instructor; SRT: Pre-req: SRT 331

DMI/SRT 442: Internship
Orientation and preparation for internship in a professional media environment. Pre-req: Permission of instructor. 1-6

DMI 461: The Blues
This course will examine how The Blues changed America and the world. In general, it is an interdisciplinary analysis of African American history, music and culture. In particular, it is an investigation of the Mississippi Delta blues and the social, political, and economic content from which it arose. 3

DMI 492: Independent Studies
Current developments in music and entertainment Industries. 1-6