DCCCD
Gainful Employment Information
(Level 2 Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- 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.
