Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 25
Term 1
9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 3: Music Fundamentals | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music. Incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. (C-ID MUS 110). |
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| MUS 51: Digital Music Production I | 2.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to digital music production beginning with computer system operation and file management techniques. Students will apply practical concepts of modern music composition like programming drums, recording midi instruments, arranging and mixing, as well as post-production techniques including compression, equalization, reverb and other audio post effects. |
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| MUS 52: Introduction to Recording Techniques | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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Term 2
12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 53: Digital Music Production II | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 51 This course covers computer music production. The use of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) in composition and post-production are covered with hands-on project based learning, theory and demonstrations. Students will compose original music using software instruments and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students will also study and complete audio post-production projects such as mixing a professional song, creating a radio commercial and creating a podcast. |
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| MUS 54: Studio Recording I | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 51 and MUS 52 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. |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 1.00 | ||
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| MUS 80: Theory & Musicianship I | 4.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course incorporates and develops concepts including complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice-leading principles through guided composition analysis and practice. Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Additionally, students will discuss, analyze, and apply theoretical and musicianship topics across historical musical styles, aesthetics, and cultures. Activities in class may include performing exercises on piano and sight-singing rhythmic and melodic exercises. (C-ID MUS 120/MUS 125). |
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Term 3
4 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MUS 55: Studio Recording II | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 54 This is a project-based course in which students will learn and apply advanced methods and skills to studio recording sessions and song production. The course includes concepts and techniques for advanced microphone technique and signal flow. Students will schedule, organize and produce recording sessions with musical artists and bands, and complete student recordings using advanced mixing techniques on analog consoles and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Additional concepts will include studio etiquette, copyright, publishing and distribution of songs and albums. |
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