Digital Music Production Certificate | Music Business and Entrepreneurship AAS
Music Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate | Performing Musician AAS
Performing Musician Certificate | Recording Technology AAS
Recording Technology Certificate (One-Year Certificate) | Recording Technology Level 2 Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.COMPOSITION
This program is designed to prepare musicians to compose music for the dynamic commercial music industry. In addition to preparing the student to compose, arrange and orchestrate original melodies in commercial idioms (including jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), film, video game, etc.); students are given a firm foundation in fundamentals of music theory, ear training, ensembles, and music notation technology. Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student composer.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (two courses) | 2 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | 1 |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (two courses) | 2 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.DIG.COMP.19
This program is designed to prepare the student with the writing skills required for arranging and composing for small and large instrumental and vocal groups in all areas of commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. Standard manuscript techniques will be emphasized in actual writing assignments.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 OR | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 OR | 3 |
| MUSI 2311 | Music Theory 3 | (3) |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2345 | Synthesis 2 OR | 3 |
| MUSI 2312 | Music Theory 4 | (3) |
| MUSC 1193 | Special Topics in Music Theory and Composition OR | 1 |
| MUSC 2186 | Internship-Recording Arts Technology/Technician | (1) |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.DIG.MUSIC
This program is designed to help the latest generation of digital music producers, beat-makers, and songwriters "hit-the-ground-running" with relevant, cutting-edge tools for addressing the needs of this global industry. Emphasis is on music technology in a big way, based on a firm foundation in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and Digital Audio Workstations (i.e. Logic Pro, Garage Band, Finale, etc.) including instruction on adding music and sound effects to film and video. This exciting curriculum is bolstered and supplemented by applied music (private lessons), ensembles, and classes in the fundamentals of audio, keyboard skills, music business, and recital (concert etiquette). Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student producer/composer.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2345 | Synthesis 2 | 3 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.BUS.ENTRP.18
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retaining for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, small business management. The training is culminated with work experience coordinated through local merchants.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 OR | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| MUSB 1380 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital+++ | 1 |
| MUSB 1381 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.BUS.ENTRP.18
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retailing for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, retailing techniques.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 OR | 3 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | (3) |
| MUSB 1380 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| MRKG 2333 | Principles of Selling | 3 |
| MRKG 1302 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 22 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.PERFORM.19
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental and vocal student for performances in commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. This training will include work in performance techniques, styles, solo and ensemble work, repertoire for small and large groups, and actual performances.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ++++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 OR | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | (1) |
| ++++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 | 3 |
| ++++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music - General Performance | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| +++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 2 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| ++++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSP 1242 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music - General Performance OR | 3 |
| MUSP 1380 | Cooperative Education-Music Performance, General | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| +++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 2 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
+++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.
++++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUSI.PERFORMING
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental or vocal student for entry-level positions in the live performing market of commercial music (jazz, rock, pop, country, etc, ) with enough training provided for a strong foundation to build upon. Coursework includes development of music theory written and aural skills, keyboard introduction, audio engineering and MIDI skills, and development of improvisation skills and repertoire applicable to the individual student.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Ensemble | 1 | |
| ++Applied Music | 1-2 | |
| Semester Total | 13-14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 OR | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | (3) |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music-General Performance | 3 |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 OR | 3 |
| MUSP 1242 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | (2) |
| +Ensemble | 1 | |
| ++Applied Music | 1-2 | |
| Semester Total | 11-13 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24-27 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.RECORD.19
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 OR | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | (1) |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| RTVB 1392 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR | 3 |
| RTVB 1380 | Cooperative Education - Radio and Television | (3) |
| MUSC 2447 | Audio Engineering 3 | 4 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| RTVB 1392 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR | 3 |
| RTVB 1381 | Cooperative Education - Radio and Television | (3) |
| MUSC 2448 | Audio Engineering 4 | 4 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective- must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
(Level 1 One-Year Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUS.1Y.RECORD.12
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 21 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 2 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C2.CM.REC.TECH
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2447 | Audio Engineering 3 | 4 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | 1 | |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2448 | Audio Engineering 4 | 4 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 39 | |
|---|---|---|
+Elective - must be selected from either of the following MUEN or MUAP:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
