Music Production and Technology, CTS

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The Music Production and Technology Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program is designed for students who wish to combine the study of music with music technology. The program emphasizes hands-on practice with recording programs along with creative music studies. Topics of study include music theory, applied lessons, and studio production. This concentration will provide basic instruction for students for beginning recording careers such as audio technician, music producer, recording artist, and composer.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipents of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Music Production and Technology will have demonstrated:

Basic understanding and use of music studio technology and software systems;
Basic piano/keyboard and/or other music performance music skills as they translate into music production;
Basic comprehension of music theory and aural theory skills as they translate into the music studio environment.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Music Production and Thechnology:

First Semester: 14 Hours

MUSC 109:Introduction to Audio Editing Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 110:Class Piano I Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 100:Music Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 226:Audio Production in Media Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 120:Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3 or
MUSC 121:Jazz Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 102:Music Recital Lab Credit Hours: 1
COMM Elective* (3 hrs.) or
Approved Applied Lesson¹ plus
Approved Ensemble² Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 17 Hours

MUSC 107:Sound Reinforcement Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 294:Studio Production Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 111:Class Piano II Credit Hours: 1 or
MUSC 102:Music Recital Lab Credit Hours: 1 or
COMM 100:Live Broadcast Lab Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 112:Ear Training/Sightsinging I Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 122:Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUSC/COMM Elective* (3 hrs.) or
Approved Applied Lesson¹ plus
Approved Ensemble² Credit Hours: 3

Total for Certificate: 31

Students must meet prerequisites before taking any given course.

Students must make a “C” or higher in all courses which satisfy graduation requirements in order to receive the Certificate of Technical Studies in Music from BPCC.

Students must meet the general education competencies for the academic certificate: place out of READ 099 ; place into ENGL 101 ; and place into MATH 099 as documented by ACT, placement tests, or course completion.

* Approved MUSC/COMM Electives:

COMM 111
COMM 202
COMM 259

COMM 290

COMM 297
COMM 299

¹Approved Applied Lessons
MUSC 230:Applied Piano
MUSC 231:Applied Voice
MUSC 232:Applied Flute
MUSC 233:Applied Oboe
MUSC 234:Applied Clarinet
MUSC 235:Applied Bassoon
MUSC 236:Applied Saxophone
MUSC 237:Applied Trumpet
MUSC 238:Applied Horn
MUSC 239:Applied Trombone
MUSC 240:Applied Tuba/Euphonium
MUSC 241:Applied Percussion
MUSC 242:Applied Classical Guitar

²Approved Ensembles
MUSC 140:Concert Band
MUSC 144:Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 148:Concert Choir
MUSC 149:Chamber Singers