music business offices, and together will make and market a CD of original music.
Marketing,” this program differs from the core program by offering six credits structured specifically for business students.
The program isn’t just for music majors; it’s for any student considering a career as a musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer, engineer, artist manager, booking agent, A&R director, marketing executive, music publisher, concert promoter or entertainment industry entrepreneur. For more information contact Dr. Michael Gonzales, extension 5466 (mike.gonzales@biola.edu) in the Mass Communication Department. Core Courses Faith, Music & Culture................................................................................. 3 Inside the Music Industry.......................................................................... 3 Practicum........................................................................................................ 1 Artist Track Essentials of Songwriting.......................................................................... 3 Studio Recording. ........................................................................................ 3 Performance. ................................................................................................. 3 Executive Track Artist Management..................................................................................... 3 Artists & Repertoire..................................................................................... 3 Music Marketing & Sales............................................................................ 3 16 units Latin Amer i can Studi es Program (LAS) This program is designed to deepen students’ cross-cultural understanding and to allow them to experience firsthand the multiethnic and multicultural world. It gives students the best possible scenario to integrate the study of both Latin American society and Spanish language. Students have the opportunity to live and learn in Latin America through the Latin American Studies Program, based in San José, Costa Rica. The program introduces students to a wide range of Latin American experiences through the study of language, litera- ture, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology, and religion of the region. Living with a Costa Rican family, students experience and become a part of the daily lives of Latin Americans. Students also participate in a service project and travel for three weeks to nearby Latin American nations. In addition to the regular program of interdisciplinary offerings, four specialized academic tracks are available to qualified stu- dents: Latin American Studies (offered both fall and spring terms); Advanced Languages & Literature Studies (designed for Spanish majors and offered both fall and spring terms); International Busi- ness: Management & Marketing (offered only in fall semester); and Environmental Science (offered only in spring semester). Students in all tracks earn 16 semester hours of credit. Those participating in the environmental science track branch off from the main LASP group for six weeks to earn six of their credits in natural sciences. Each fall the LASP offers a specialized track for the students major- ing in business. Entitled “International Business: Management &
For additional information, contact Dr. Graciela Pérez (graciela. perez@biola.edu) in the Modern Languages Department at least two semesters prior to anticipated participation.
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Core Courses: Spanish Language....................................................................................... 6 Latin American History, Contemporary Issues & Perspectives.... 3 Travel Practicum........................................................................................ 1-3 Fall & spring: Latin American Studies Track: Faith & Practice Seminar............................................................................ 3 Service Internship........................................................................................ 3 Fall & spring: Advanced Language & Literature Track Language & Literature Seminar.............................................................. 3 Service Internship........................................................................................ 3 Fall: Business Track Seminar—International Business: Management & Marketing.... 4 Internship........................................................................................................ 3 Spring: Environmental Science Track Seminar—Science . ..................................................................................... 4 Field Research. .............................................................................................. 2 16 units Los Angeles F i lm Studi es Center (LAF) The Los Angeles Film Studies Center is designed to train students to serve in various aspects of the film industry with both profes- sional skill and Christian integrity. Students live, learn and work in the Los Angeles area near major studios. The curriculum consists of two required seminars focusing on the role of film in culture and the relationship of faith to work in this important industry. In addition, students choose a film studies elective; and intern- ships in various segments of the film industry provide students with hands-on experience. The combination of the internship and seminars allows students to explore the film industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective. Participating students may earn 16 semester hours of credit that can be applied to a variety of student programs through consultation with an academic advisor. For additional information contact Peggy Med- berry (peggy.medberry@biola.edu) in the Department of Mass Communication. Components Recommended Credits Internship........................................................................................................ 6 Hollywood Production Workshop.......................................................... 3 Theology in Hollywood. ............................................................................ 4 Electives (choose one): Motion Picture Production....................................................................... 3 Screenwriting................................................................................................ 3 Independent Study (with LAFSC instructors. Permission from LAFSC & Biola required.)............................................................................ 3 16 units
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