Recording Arts Technology Certificate
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Music Recording Arts Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore music theory, computer music applications, audio production and engineering, and an overview of the music business. This certificate program prepares students for careers in music industry studios where they learn digital literacy skills, including audio recording, digital editing, audio production and post production, live sound engineering, and film, theater and video sound production.
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First Semester
| MUS 110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 112 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 161 | Computer Music Applications I | 3 |
| MUS 163 | Music Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS 167 | Music Business I | 3 |
| REQUIRED | Music Class I-IV, Ensemble I-IV, and/or Private Instruction I-IV | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: It is important to contact Music Faculty for advising, assessment, and placement. For MUS 110 and MUS 112, faculty recommend you take MUS 100 as preparation if you have limited experience in music notation, and this will count as your music elective currently listed below in semester 2.
If you select a 2-credit course to fulfill your music requirement this semester, additional credits completed in Music Classes I-IV, Ensemble I-IV, and/or Private Instruction I-IV will reduce the number of electives required to complete this certificate. You must complete the Music Requirement (2 credits) and Music Electives (2 credits) to earn the Recording Arts Technology Certificate.
Second Semester
| MUS 162 | Computer Music Applications II | 3 |
| MUS 164 | Music Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUS 265 | Live Audio Engineering | 3 |
| REQUIRED | Music Class I-IV, Ensemble I-IV, and/or Private Instruction I-IV | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Music Course | 2 |
| CAPSTONE | MUS 284/289 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 28
Important Program Notes:
Music Requirement: You must complete two credits from a combination of the following: Music Class I-IV (MUS 131, MUS 132, MUS 133, MUS 134, MUS 231, MUS 232, MUS 233, MUS 234), and/or Private Instruction I-IV (MUS 141, MUS 142, MUS 143, MUS 144, MUS 241, MUS 242, MUS 243, MUS 244), and/or Music Ensemble I-IV (MUS 151, MUS 152, MUS 153, MUS 154, MUS 251, MUS 252, MUS 253, MUS 254) to complete the music requirement for the Recording Arts Technology Certificate.
You must complete the Music Requirement (2 credits) and Music Electives (8 credits) to earn the Recording Arts Technology certificate.
If you take more than 2 credits in Music Class I-IV, Ensemble I-IV, and/or Private Instruction I-IV, these additional credits will be applied to the electives reducing the number of elective credit required to complete this certificate. You must complete 28 credits to earn your Recording Arts Technology Certificate. You may want to check with your Pathways Advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.
You should not repeat a course once successfully completed. Each Music (MUS) course can only be applied once to fulfill degree requirements.