A.A. Audio Production
Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Audio Production Technologies offers students an opportunity to receive training on industry-standard equipment by instructors with real-world experience and professional resumes. Students learn the concepts and theory associated with recording arts technologies while applying them in lab settings appropriate to their skill levels. Students completing the degree in Audio Production Technologies will gain the knowledge base, competency, and confidence they need to enter the commercial music marketplace.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Required Courses: 39-41 credits
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I |
| +MTC192 | Electronic Music II |
| MUC109 | Music Business: Merchandising and the Law |
| MUC110 | Music Business: Recording and Mass Media |
| +MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I(DAW I) |
| +MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II(DAW II) |
| MUC195 or Music 195AA | Studio Music Recording I(3) or Studio Music Recording I(3) |
| +MUC196 | Studio Music Recording II |
| +MUC297AA | Music Internship |
Select one of two (2) tracks:
Audio Production: 14 credits
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory |
| MTC103 | Introduction to Aural Perception |
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I |
| +MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II |
| +MTC180 or MUC295 | Computer Literacy for Musicians(3) or Studio Music Recording III |
General Education Requirements: 28 credits
Core: 15 credits First-Year Composition: 6 credits Any approved course. Oral Communication: 3 Any approved course. Critical Reading: 3 + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Equivalent as indicated by assessment Mathematics: 3 Any approved course. Distribution: 13 credits Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits Any approved course. (MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL153 recommended) Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Any approved course. Natural Sciences: 4 Any approved course.
