MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music

Major: 8313
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Award Type: AAFA

CIP Code: 50.0903

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Music (41)
Total Credits: 61-80
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2041.04 Music Composers and Arrangers
27-2042.01 Singers
27-2042.02 Musicians, Instrumental

Upon completion of a bachelor`s or graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
29-1129.02 Music Therapists
27-2041.01 Music Directors and Composers
25-1121.00 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description: The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Music degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities with majors in the Fine/Performing Arts. The degree is designed to prepare students to meet selective admission criteria for programs, such as the Bachelor of Music, which may require an audition. Embedded areas of emphasis include choral, instrumental, guitar and popular music performance.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Critically analyze music according to historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts in order to understand how musical composition changes over time and how it impacts current practice both in music creation and performance. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC155, MTC205, MTC255, MTC+++, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, [FYC], [SQ], [SG], (CRE)) 2. Perform with an appropriate tone quality, pitch, rhythm, expression, and articulation/diction in a historically and stylistically informed manner. (MHL194, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273) 3. Use self-evaluation, critical feedback, and aural diagnosis to improve personal performance and instruction and that of others in both solo and group settings. (MHL194, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [FYC], [MA], (COM), (CRE)) 4. Demonstrate an ability to use self-management and self-discipline to align personal choices and behaviors with the achievement of personal goals in the field of music. (MHL194, MTC105, MTC106, MTC155, MTC156, MTC180, MTC205, MTC206, MTC255, MTC256, MTC+++, MUC109, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP190, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP181, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 5. Demonstrate accountability and professionalism to prepare for further study in music. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC106, MTC155, MTC156, MTC205, MTC206, MTC+++, MTC255, MTC256, MUC109, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 6. Communicate effectively in verbal, written, nonverbal, and expressive forms to musicians and laypersons. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC180, MUC109, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 7. Collaborate with a diverse group of individuals to rehearse, perform, create, and instruct. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 8. Utilize technology to support composition, performance, instruction, and general communication. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC106, MTC155, MTC156, MTC180, MTC205, MTC206, MTC255, MTC256, MTC+++, MUC109, MUC197, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 9. Explain how music reflects, shapes, creates, and disseminates culture. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MUC109, MUE107, MUE108, MUE109, MUE110, MUE111, MUE207, MUE208, MUE209, MUE210, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP+++, [FYC], [SQ], [SG], (CRE)) 10. Locate and evaluate multiple sources of information to inform performance from varied historical contexts and genres. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MUP102++, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP101++, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP250++, MUP251++, MUP252++, [FYC], (COM), (CRE))

Program Notes
In most cases, courses used to satisfy the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music will apply to general university graduation requirements of related majors; however, students need to be aware of any specific lower division requirements of their intended focus at the university to be sure they select courses that will meet those requirements. Some courses may require permission of instructor and/or audition for placement. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. This program replaces: AA/8104 Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Music

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ MTC105 Music Theory I 3 + MTC106 Aural Perception I 1 + MTC155 Music Theory II 3 + MTC156 Aural Perception II 1			Credits: 8

Restricted Electives
SPECIALIZATION 1: Classical Music Performance and Music Education Credits: 24-28 MUP102++ Private Instruction 2 + MUP152++ Private Instruction 2 + MUP202++ Private Instruction 2 + MTC205 Music Theory III 3 + MTC206 Aural Perception III 1 + MUP252++ Private Instruction 2 + MTC255 Music Theory IV 3 + MTC256 Aural Perception IV 1 Class Piano Credits: 0-4 MUP131 Class Piano I 1 + MUP132 Class Piano II 1 + MUP231 Class Piano III 1 + MUP232 Class Piano IV 1 (Student`s level and number of credits required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition) 0-4 Large Music Ensembles Credits: 4 Choose any four (4) credits from the following list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. MUP153 is recommended for Choral students (or, if unavailable, MUP150), MUP160 for Strings students (or, if unavailable, MUP159), MUP162 for Instrumental students (or, if unavailable, MUP161), MUP163 (limited to Jazz Big Bands) for Jazz students, MUP169 for students interested in transfer to Ottawa University for Guitar (or, if unavailable, any other approved ensemble), and MUP181 (limited to Piano Ensembles only) for Piano majors. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. MUP150 Community Chorus 1 MUP153 Concert Choir 1 MUP159 Community Orchestra 1 MUP160 Orchestra 1 MUP161 Community Band 1 MUP162 Band 1 MUP163 Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz Big Bands only) MUP169 Guitar Ensemble 1 MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles 1 (Piano Ensemble only) MUP217 Music Theatre: Broadway Solos 1 + MUP/THP273 Musical Theater Production 1 Related Area Credits: 4 Students should choose four (4) credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Any MUE course(s) listed are recommended for Guitar and Instrumental students. MUP250++ Survey of Diction 1 MUE107 Woodwinds Methods I 1 + MUE207 Woodwinds Methods II 1 MUE108 Percussion Methods I 1 + MUE208 Percussion Methods II 1 MUE109 Brass Methods I 1 + MUE209 Brass Methods II 1 MUE110 Strings Methods I 1 + MUE210 Strings Methods II 1 MUE111 Guitar Methods 1 MTC+++ Any additional MTC Music Theory course(s) not counted in Required Courses Area 3 MHL+++ Any additional MHL Music Humanities course not counted in General Education courses area 3 SPECIALIZATION 2: Popular Performance Credits: 18 MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3 MUC195 Studio Music Recording I (3) OR MUC195AA Studio Music Recording I (3) OR MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I (3) 3 MUP101++ Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice.) OR MUP102++ Private Instruction (2) 2 + MUP151++ Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice.) OR + MUP152++ Private Instruction (2) 2 + MUP201++ Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice.) OR + MUP202++ Private Instruction (2) 2 + MUP251++ Private Instructions (1) (Must be completed for credit twice.) OR + MUP252++ Private Instruction (2) 2 Performance Ensemble Credits: 4 Choose any four (4) credits from the following list of Musical Ensemble courses. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. MUP150 Community Chorus 1 MUP153 Concert Choir 1 + MUP154AA Jazz Vocal Ensemble 1 + MUP154AB Jazz Vocal Ensemble 2 + MUP158 Rock Band 1 MUP159 Community Orchestra 1 MUP160 Orchestra 1 MUP161 Community Band 1 MUP162 Band 1 MUP163 Jazz Ensemble 1 MUP169 Guitar Ensemble 1 MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles 1 (Jazz Combos) MUP190 Percussion Ensemble 1			Credits: 18-28

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 35-44
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics(4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level mathematics [MA] course 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
+ MHL194 Music and Culture (3) (Recommended for students transferring to ASU) OR + MHL241 Music History and Literature to 1750 (3) (Recommended for students transferring to Ottawa/NAU) AND Any additional MHL+++ Music: History/Literature course with [HU] designation (3) 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 61 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 8, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
SPECIALIZATION 1: Classical Music Performance and Music Education: Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. (Recommended: MTC180 Computer Literacy for Musicians 3) SPECIALIZATION 2: Popular Performance + MTC180 Computer Literacy for Musicians 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Global Awareness [G] or Historical Awareness [H] area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Courses in this area may also be applied to AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: