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:

Recipients 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 Technology:

First Semester: 15 Credit Hours

MUSC 109:Introduction to Audio Editing Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 110:Class Piano I Credit Hours: 2
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 101:Class Voice Credit Hours: 1 or Approved Ensemble²

Second Semester: 15 Credit Hours

MUSC 107:Sound Reinforcement Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 294:Studio Production Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 111:Class Piano II Credit Hours: 2 or Applied Lesson¹
MUSC 112:Ear Training/Sightsinging I Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 122:Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 108:Marketing of Recorded Music Credit Hours: 3
or
MUSC 290:Pro Tools Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Music Production and Technology: 30

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.

¹Approved Applied Lessons MUSC 230 , MUSC 231

²Approved Ensembles MUSC 140 :Concert Band MUSC 148 :Concert Choir

Students must meet the general education competencies for the academic certificate.