2017-2018 College Catalog

Aug 11, 2022

2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Technology, A.A.S.

This innovative program in Music Technology provides students with the skills and expertise necessary to enter the field of computer-generated music. The curriculum provides a complete education in the software used in the digital music industry such as ProTools®, Digidesign®, Finale® and NOTION Music®. Graduates of this program will have the skills and expertise necessary to obtain employment in music preparation, orchestration, recording, performance and the video-gaming industry.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Examine the theoretical, historical, and technological perspectives required to create and perform music
Apply the fundamentals of music theory and principles
Utilize industry-standard equipment and applications for the production of music and multimedia

Requirements

General Education - 20-22 credits

As described in General Education .

The following general education course is recommended for students choosing this program:

Humanities:

Career Studies - 6 credits:

MUSI101 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3 *
MUPF101 - Group Piano I Credits: 3 *
*Students with no prior music study are required to take MUSI 101 and MUPF 101. Students with the requisite music skills will have an opportunity to take a placement test. Students who are not required to take MUSI 101 and MUPF 101 are required to take elective credits to complete the 60-credit degree requirement.

Career Studies - 30 credits as follows:

MUTC101 - Pro Tools® I Credits: 3
MUTC102 - Pro Tools® II Credits: 3
MUTC105 - Introduction to NOTION Music® Credits: 3
MUTC111 - Finale® I Credits: 3
MUTC115 - Introduction to Music Technology Credits: 3
MUTC201 - ProTools® III Credits: 3
MUTC202 - ProTools® IV Credits: 3
MUTC215 - Composing Music for Media Credits: 3
COMM115 - Audio in Media Credits: 3
COMM216 - Advanced Digital Audio/Musical Recording Credits: 3 **

Elective: 2-10 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60

Notes:

** Offered Spring Term only

Program Code for registration: MUTCH

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Suggested Sequence - Music Technology A.A.S.

The following sequence is an example of how this degree may be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Prerequisites:

Students with no prior music study are required to take the following prerequisite courses before taking MUTC 101, MUTC 105 or MUTC 111. Students with the requisite music skills will have an opportunity to take placement tests.

MUSI101 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3
MUPF101 - Group Piano I Credits: 3

Semester 1 - Fall Term

MUTC101 - Pro Tools® I Credits: 3
MUTC111 - Finale® I Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3
MUTC115 - Introduction to Music Technology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2 - Spring Term

MUTC102 - Pro Tools® II Credits: 3
COMM115 - Audio in Media Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
or
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Mathematics or Sciences or Technological Competency Credits: 3-4
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total: 12-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

MUTC201 - ProTools® III Credits: 3
MUTC105 - Introduction to NOTION Music® Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 2-4
General Education ⁽¹⁾ Credits: 3

Total credits: 14-16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

MUTC202 - ProTools® IV Credits: 3
MUTC215 - Composing Music for Media Credits: 3
COMM216 - Advanced Digital Audio/Musical Recording Credits: 3
General Education ⁽¹⁾ Credits: 2-3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 11-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾One course is recommended from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area.

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