2017-2018 Catalog

Foundations of Recording Arts Technology Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This award is designed as a foundational award to introduce students to recording arts technology/sound engineering. All credits are stackable to the Recording Arts Technology certificate. This award also addresses an industry need for elementary and secondary music teachers needing additional skill set in recording arts technology/sound engineering and is recommended for students attending part-time and/or working full-time.

Music & Recording Arts Technology Degrees

Foundations of Recording Arts Technology Certificate Required Courses

Career Opportunities

Careers listed below require advanced education in college or trade institutions. Some careers require training in certificate programs. A few of the more glorious careers require talent and extreme dedication.

Careers in Music Production & Engineering: MIDI Engineering, Music Director, Producer, Program Director, Recording Engineer, Studio Director or Manager, Music Tech, Sound Engineer
Careers in Contemporary Writing and Production: Music Arranger, Music Producer, Orchestrator, Composer, Film Scorer, Scorer/Composer, Jingle Writer, Songwriter, Transcriber, Copyist, Conductor, Website Composer, Educational Composer
Careers in Music Business/Management: Music Business Attorney, Advertising Executive, Booking Agent, Business Manager, Field Merchandiser, Music Publisher, Personal Manager, Professional Manager, Community Arts Manager, Community Development Specialist
Careers in Film Scoring: Film Composer, Music Editor, Music Supervisor/Director, Film Arranger/Adapter, Film Conductor, Film Music Orchestrator, Synthesis Specialist, Theme Specialist
Careers in Music Education: Choir Director, College/Conservatory/University Music Educator, Elementary School Music Teacher, Music Supervisor, Private Instructor, Secondary School Music Teacher, Music Librarian
Careers in Music Synthesis: MIDI Technician, Programmer, Performing Synthesist, Music Sequencer, Sound Designer
Careers in Music Therapy: Music Therapist in Private Settings, Music Therapists in Institutions (School, Hospitals, Corporations) 
Careers in Performance: Vocal/Instrumental Soloist, Session Musician, General Business Musician, Performing Artist, Orchestra/Group Member, Background Vocalist, Floor Show Band, Studio Musician,
Careers in Record Companies: A&R Administrator, A&R Coordinator, Campus Representative, Consumer Researcher, Director of Publicity, Marketing Representative, Public Relations Counselor, Publicist, Regional Sales Manager 
Careers in Songwriting: Composer, Jingle Writer, Lyricist, Producer/Songwriter, Singer/Performing Songwriter, Staff or Freelance Songwriter 
Careers in Music Publishing: Music Editor, Music Copyist, Music Engraver, Music Proofer, Music Magazine Writers/Editors 
Video Music Careers: Digital Composition or Sequencing, Music Programming, Music Production

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First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MUS 161Computer Music Applications I

3

MUS 163Music Audio Production I

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MUS 265Live Audio Engineering

3

INT- CAPSelect a MUS Internship or Capstone:__________

2

Total Credit Hours:5

Total Credit Hours: 11