Performing Arts, Music Production and Technology Concentration, AA

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The Associate of Applied Arts in Performing Arts (Music Production and Technology Concentration) is designed for students who desire the opportunity to focus on blending music and 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 prepare students for beginning recording careers such as audio technician, music producer, recording artist, and composer.

Recipients of the Associate of Arts in Performing Arts with a concentration in Music Production and Technology will have demonstrated:

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;
Comprehension of basic music theory and aural theory skills as they translate into the music studio environment;
Comprehension of the skills and knowledge necessary to apply the tools of the modern recording studio in the professional audio industry; and
Successful communication within the music production and technology environment using verbal, written, and basic computer literacy skills.

Required Courses for Associate of Arts in Performing Arts with a Concentration in Music Production and Technology:

Required Program Courses

First Semester: 16 Hours

ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 124:Mathematical Concepts Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 101:Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 100:Music Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 101:Class Voice Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 109:Introduction to Audio Editing Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 226:Audio Production in Media Credit Hours: 3
or
MUSC Ensemble²Credit Hours: 1 plus
MUSC Applied Lesson¹Credit Hours: 2

Second Semester: 15 Hours

ENGL 102:Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective* Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 112:Ear Training/Sightsinging I Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 122:Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 107:Sound Reinforcement Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 299:Sound Design for Film and Video Credit Hours: 3
or
MUSC Ensemble³Credit Hours: 1 plus
MUSC Applied Lesson¹ Credit Hours: 2
MUSC 110:Class Piano I Credit Hours: 2

Third Semester: 14 Hours

Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
Behavioral/Social Sciences Elective* Credit Hours: 3
MUSC Ensemble² Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 113:Ear Training/Sightsinging II Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 123:Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 108:Marketing of Recorded Music Credit Hours: 3
or
MUSC 290:Pro Tools Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester: 15 Hours

Behavioral/Social Sciences Elective* Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 120:Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
or
MUSC 121:Jazz Appreciation Credit Hours: 3 *
MUSC 111:Class Piano II Credit Hours: 2
MUSC 294:Studio Production Credit Hours: 3
MUSC Ensemble²Credit Hours: 1

Total Credit Hours required for the Associate of Arts in Performing Arts (Music Production and Technology): 60

SPCH 110 or SPCH 115 (grade of “C” or higher)

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 Associate of Arts in Performing Arts from BPCC.

#For transfer to a four-year institution, students are strongly advised to take MATH 102 instead of MATH 101 . Students must seek the assistance of their advisor to determine the appropriate mathematics course.

¹MUSC 230-231

²MUSC140: Concert Band or MUSC 148: Concert Choir

* A listing of general education courses (Behavioral/Social Science Electives, Humanities Electives, and Natural Science Electives) is located in the General Degree Requirements section.