My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program will enable students to build the skills required in the music industry by preparing students with digital literacy, including skills ranging from audio recording, digital editing, audio production and audio post production, live sound engineering, and film, theater and video sound production.
Music & Recording Arts Technology Degrees
Music Recording Arts Technology AAS Degree Required Courses
Career Opportunities
All careers listed below require advanced education in either 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 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 Production & Engineering: MIDI Engineering, Music Director, Producer, Program Director, Recording Engineer, Studio Director or Manager, Music Tech, Sound Engineer
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
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 110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 112 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS- REQ | MUS Requirement:__________ | 2 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| MUS 161 | Computer Music Applications I | 3 |
| MUS 163 | Music Audio Production I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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 111 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 113 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS 162 | Computer Music Applications II | 3 |
| MUS 164 | Music Audio Production II | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics: ___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Third 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 167 | Music Business I | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music History Medieval to Classical | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| MUS- ELC | MUS Elective: __________ | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth 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 265 | Live Audio Engineering | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music History Early Romantic to Present | 3 |
| INT- CAP | Internship or Capstone:__________ | 2 |
| MUS- ELC | MUS Elective: __________ | 2 |
| MUS- ELC | MUS Elective: __________ | 2 |
| MUS- ELC | MUS Elective: __________ | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |