Sound Recording Technology
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Sound Recording Technology prepares students for jobs that intersect the skills used in audio recording, live sound, film/video and post-production, music retail, and small business ownership. This includes the operation of equipment and software used in studio recording and mixing, live venue console operation and sound reinforcement systems, non-linear video editing, and skills needed to operate a personal business related to the aforementioned fields. Strong emphasis is placed on technical ability and knowledge, aural skills and listening, creative problem solving, and musical understanding. All SRT students must complete courses in music theory, piano, ear training, directed business electives and an applied instrument (or voice) in addition to the music technology specific classes. Students must pass all MUSI and MUSC classes with a 'C' or better to advance to the next level or count as a prerequisite.
The objectives for the Certificate in Music Business are more focused than the full AAS and the coursework is streamlined. The curriculum for the certificate directs the education of the student toward a small business ownership in music; primarily a project-oriented recording studio or for knowledge relevant for music retail.
NOTE: The Sound Recording Technology program is pending approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: (Pending approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) |
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| FIRST SEMESTER | Lec. |
Lab |
Sem. Hrs. |
Clock Hours |
|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| Choose from MUAP 1100 series - Principal Instrument or Voice* | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano I | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| MUSI 1211 | Theory I | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| MUSI 1216 | Aural Training I | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering I | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| Choose from MUAP 1100 series - Principal Instrument or Voice* | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano II | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| MUSI 1212 | Theory II | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| MUSI 1217 | Aural Training II | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| MUSC 2327 | Audio Engineering II | 2 | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| MUSC 1331 | MIDI I | 3 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| MUSB 2355 | Legal Aspects -Entertainment Ind. | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| Choose from MUAP 2100 series - Principal Instrument or Voice* | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| MUSI 2181 | Piano III | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| MUSI 2211 | Theory III | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| MUSC 1405 | Live Sound I | 3 | 2 | 4 | 80 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 |
| Choose from MUAP 2100 series - Principal Instrument or Voice* | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| MUSC 2351 | Audio for Video | 3 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| Business Elective ** | 3 | 0 | 3 | 48 | |
| MUSC 2347 | Audio Engineering III*** | 2 | 4 | 3 | 96 |
| Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree | 64 | ||||
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.
* Students are required to register for 2 sections of MUAP per semester.
** BUSG 1341, 2309, BMGT 2309 or MRKG 1311
*** Audio Engineering III is denoted as the capstone course for the degree.
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