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Commercial Music: Recording A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUSM 110
The Business of Music
3
Req
MUSM 334
Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
2
Req
MUSM 342
Recording Studio Techniques I
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUSM 344
Recording Studio Techniques II
3
Req
MUSM 356
Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools
1.5
Req
MUSM 357
Pro Tools 110 Intermediate Pro Tools
1.5
Req
ET 302
Principles of Electricity and Electronics
4
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUSM 350
Recording Studio Techniques III
3
Req
MUSM 367
Audio for Video Post Production
3
Req
MUSM 120
Contemporary Songwriting I
3
RE
MUFHL 330
World Music
3
I, VI
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
MUSM 362
Mixing and Mastering Music Projects
3
Req
MUSM 140
Concert Sound Reinforcement
2
RE
MUSM 361
Advanced Studio Sessions
3
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
1

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

ARC’s Commercial Music: Recording program provides students the core skills needed to enter a career in audio engineering. Foundational classes in the theory and art of recording are coupled with laboratory experiences in order to prepare the student for further study at a four-year institution or for an entry-level career position. Many students work in a recording studio or even start a studio/ business of their own.

Once students have gained a background in music production, coupled with business and entrepreneurship skills, they are prepared to work in a wide variety of niches in the music industry such as:

  • recording studio audio engineer/audio engineering assistant
  • music producer
  • post-production audio (voiceover, audio FX, Foley and ADR for film/TV)
  • mastering engineer
  • live sound operator
  • acoustic design and installation engineer
  • audio/media specialist for houses of worship
  • audio engineer for video
  • audio gaming engineer
  • audio multimedia specialist
  • audiovisual consultant
  • multimedia educators and specialist (K-12, college, university, conservatory, private studio)
  • stage technician
  • studio manager

Advising Notes:

  • Students should meet with a counselor and the Commercial Music program director to ensure they are following an education plan that takes their needs and goals into consideration.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • MUSM 356 is scheduled during the 1st 8 weeks and MUSM 357 during the 2nd 8 weeks in the spring, so they can be taken in the same semester.
  • MUSM 367 is offered in the fall.
  • MUSM 140 and 362 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • Students can use this degree, with additional coursework, to prepare to transfer to earn bachelor’s degrees in Audio Recording, Music Production, Acoustical Engineering, and other related fields.
  • At the end of semester 3 students qualify for the Digital Audio Production certificate, and at the end of semester 4 students qualify for the Commercial Music: Recording certificate.

Published April 14, 2024

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