CSN CA Music Business and Technology Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Art and Design

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/artarea

CSN SCHOOL: Arts and Letters

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Fine Arts

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the M usic Business and Technology , CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA MUSIC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY: DESCRIPTION

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Business and Technology is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in commercial music production, marketing, recording, or management. The program provides in-depth studies of recording technology. Two levels of Business of Music are also offered to give students a comprehensive overview of all facets of the music industry including management, budgeting, copyrights, and related legal issues. Elective choices provide specialized areas to accommodate student’s specific interests.

Semester #1 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 181 - Business of Music
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 231 - Recording Techniques I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 239 - Virtual Studio Technology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

MUS 101 or MUS 102

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Semester #2 (9 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 232 - Recording Techniques II
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 240 - Virtual Studio Technology II
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 281B - Business of Music II
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Semester #3 (6 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MUS 285 - Advanced Recording Techniques
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

MUS 230 or MUS 260 or MUS 262 or MUS 264 or MUS 268 or MUS 292