About the Program
The Recording Arts program provides students with fundamental to advanced knowledge and understanding of audio recording techniques and applications. Students learn audio recording methods and how to operate the equipment used in a professional recording studio. Courses include theory, performance, industry standard recording software and hands-on exposure to production processes including tracking, overdubbing, mixing and mastering by participating in recording sessions.
The program prepares students for a host of careers within and beyond the recording studio, including but not limited to Assistant Engineer, Assistant Mix Engineer, Studio Booking Technician, Audio/Visual Technician, Studio Owner, Information Technology Specialist and Customer Service Representative, Video Game Audio Engineer, and TV and Film Audio Engineer.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local
Program Code: 33222.00AS
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Make technically competent recordings of real instruments in a studio setting.
Utilize computer-based music software for electronic music composition.
Effectively edit and mix electronic compositions and studio recordings.
Analyze the fundamental concepts of audio theory.
Demonstrate proper etiquette and work ethic appropriate to a professional audio environment.
Corequisite(s): MUS 11 and MUS 20, MUS 30 or MUS 40
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Examples from, and discussion about historical and social contexts will be integrated throughout the course. (C-ID MUS 120).
Corequisite(s): MUS 10 and MUS 20, MUS 30 or MUS 40
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials presented in Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 125).
Unit(s): 1.50
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
/ 34.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course is a study of the operation of computers and basic practices for their use in music composition. Emphasis is placed on computer music applications including sequencing, notation, and sound design. The course focuses on entry-level details in system and music file management, music recording and creation, and the practical software applications used in the music field.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 10
Corequisite(s): MUS 13 and MUS 21, MUS 31 or MUS 41
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. Examples from, and discussion about historical and social contexts will be integrated throughout the course.(C-ID MUS 130).
Prerequisite(s): MUS 11
Corequisite(s): MUS 12 and MUS 21, MUS 31 or, MUS 41
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 135).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
25.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of studio recording techniques. Topics will include the history of recording technology, the fundamentals of sound, signal flow, microphone techniques, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), recording techniques, mixing consoles and typical studio gear. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry standard studio equipment in a professional quality recording studio.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 51
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
25.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00
This course is an introduction to audio recording software applications, such as Apple Logic Pro and Avid Pro Tools, as well as other industry standard recording softwares. Students will learn to record, edit, mix, and export audio recordings in these software applications.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 51 and MUS 52
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 170.00
This is a hands-on, project-based course in which students will apply learned methods and skills to Lab practice sessions and studio recording sessions. Students will set up and record using microphone technique, signal flow, gain staging and DAW recording, to create professional quality recordings. Students will learn proper microphone technique and post-production mixing techniques. The course will also cover how to copyright and publish music.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 54
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
17.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 170.00
This is a project-based course in which students will learn and apply advanced methods and skills to studio recording sessions and song production. Students will schedule, organize and produce recording sessions with musical artists. This course will provide training in advanced microphone placement and mixing techniques. This course will also cover studio etiquette, copyright and ethics of music ownership rights.
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160).
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, rhythm, breath control, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160).
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills, including notation. It includes basic technique, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music. (C-ID MUS 170)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 20
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar at an intermediate level. The focus of the course remains on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160).
Prerequisite(s): MUS 30
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice at an intermediate level. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, breath control, repertoire and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160).
Prerequisite(s): MUS 40
Unit(s): 1.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
8.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 34.00
In this course students refine and further develop beginning keyboard skills. This includes piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, chord progressions and harmonization and transposition skills, as encountered in upper-beginning/early intermediate piano music. (C-ID MUS 171)
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(530) 895-2880
Department Office: ARTS 224
(530) 895-2404
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