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 1010 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1012 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 1061 | Computer Music Applications I | 3 |
| MUS 1063 | Music Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS 1067 | 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 1010 and MUS 1012, faculty recommend you take MUS 1000 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
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 1031, MUS 1032), and/or Private Instruction I-IV (MUS 1041, MUS 1042, MUS 2041, MUS 2042), and/or Music Ensemble I-IV (MUS 1051, MUS 1052, MUS 2051, MUS 2052) 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 Academic 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.