Cedar Valley College - Degree Plans - Commercial Music

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Commercial Music
Recording Technology AAS

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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- RECORDING TECHNOLOGY

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.MUSIC.RECORDING

This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording technology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down techniques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Musicianship I	1
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
MUSC 1303	History of Popular Music	3
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1-2
		17-18

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312	Music Theory II	3
MUSI 1117	Musicianship II	1
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	1
RTVB 2343	Commercial Recording Techniques	3
MUSC 2427	Audio Engineering II	4
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1-2
		18-19

SEMESTER III

MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I	3
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
RTVB 1392	Special Topics in Radio and TV Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR	3
RTVB 1380	Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting	(3)
MUSC 2447	Audio Engineering III	4
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1-2
		16-17

SEMESTER IV

MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
RTVB 1392	Special Topics in Radio and TV Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR	3
RTVB 1380	Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting	(3)
MUSC 2448	Audio Engineering IV	4
PSYC 2302	Applied Psychology	3
+++Elective	Any Natural Sciences Course	4
+Ensemble		1
++Applied Music		1-2
		17-18

Minimum Hours Required

68-72

+Ensembles must be selected from the following:

MUEN 1122	Jazz Ensemble	1
MUEN 1123	Band	1
MUEN 1131	Keyboard Ensemble	1
MUEN 1132	Woodwind Ensemble	1
MUEN 1133	Brass Ensemble	1
MUEN 1134	Guitar Ensemble	1
MUEN 1135	Percussion Ensemble	1
MUEN 1137	Symphonic Wind Ensemble	1
MUEN 1151	Vocal Ensemble	1
MUEN 2123	Lab Band	1
MUEN 2141	Chorus	1

++Applied Music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181 or MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.

+++Elective - Students may choose any Natural Science course listed in the catalog to meet this requirement.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.