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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5334
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 39-40
CIP Code: 10.0203

Instructional Council: Music (41)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
27-4011.00 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Upon completion of an associate degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-4012.00 Broadcast Technicians

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2012.05 Technical Directors/Managers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies program offers students hands-on study of audio engineering and related media fields. Students learn and apply the concepts and theories associated with music recording, live sound reinforcement, and sound design. The program is designed to give students foundational knowledge and experience essential in the field of audio production. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available.




Required Courses
In addition to the required course work, students must consult with a program advisor to select one of the specializations within the Restricted Electives area.

MTC101 Introduction to Music Theory 3
MTC191 Electronic Music I 3
+ MTC192 Electronic Music II 3
MUC109 Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright 3

MUC110 Music Business: Marketing and Monetization (3) OR
MUC145 Recording Studio Business Operations (2) 2-3

+ MUC111 Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) 3
+ MUC194 Audio Mixing Techniques 3

MUC195 Studio Music Recording I (3) OR
MUC195AA Studio Music Recording I (3) 3

+ MUC196 Studio Music Recording II 3
MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I 3
+ MUC297AA Audio Production Internship 1
Credits: 30-31

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of music and sound. (MTC101, MTC191, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC122)
2. Apply audio engineering and/or sound design techniques using current industry standard technologies. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC112, MUC122, MUC198, MUC222, MUC289, MUC292, MUC295)
3. Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with diverse clients, colleagues, and organizations. (MTC101, MUC109, MUC110, MUC145, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC122, MUC222, MUC292, MUC295)
4. Employ basic computer literacy skills to general and audio-specific applications. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC112, MUC122, MUC198, MUC222, MUC289, MUC292, MUC295)
5. Demonstrate the initiative and ability to adapt to new technologies. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC112, MUC122, MUC198, MUC222, MUC289, MUC292, MUC295)
6. Demonstrate effective troubleshooting methods in a variety of contexts. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC297AA, MUC112, MUC122, MUC198, MUC222, MUC289, MUC292, MUC295)
7. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, relevant intellectual property laws, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts. (MUC109, MUC110, MUC145, MUC297AA)
8. Critically analyze media for their social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC109, MUC110)
9. Using a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry, solve problems within the discipline. (MTC191, MTC192, MUC111, MUC194, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC196, MUC197, MUC112, MUC122, MUC198, MUC222, MUC289, MUC292, MUC295)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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.





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