Music Business and Technology, CA

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CODE: MUS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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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.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: MUS 281B
Human Relations: COM 115

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: CA Music and Business Technology

Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate with individuals involved in the creative process of music production, correctly using music theory terms and concepts.
Engineer basic professional recording sessions.
Identify components necessary to manage contracts, copyrights, talent, and budgets.
Operate industry-standard audio recording software programs.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

COM 115 - Applied Communication

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 27

Core Requirements (21 Credits)

MUS 181 - Business of Music
and MUS 231 - Recording Techniques I
and MUS 232 - Recording Techniques II
and MUS 239 - Virtual Studio Technology
and MUS 240 - Virtual Studio Technology II
and MUS 281B - Business of Music II
and MUS 285 - Advanced Recording Techniques