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2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Commercial Music
Degree Plan: Recording Technology AAS

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Cedar Valley only

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.RECORD.14

This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording technology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down techniques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311	Music Theory I	3
MUSI 1116	Musicianship I	1
MUSI 1181	Piano Class I	1
MUSC 1327	Audio Engineering I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
MUSI 1310	History of Jazz/Rock Music	3
+Ensemble OR		1
++Applied Music		(1)
		16

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312	Music Theory II	3
MUSI 1117	Musicianship II OR	1
MUSI 1182	Piano Class II	(1)
RTVB 2343	Commercial Recording Techniques	3
MUSC 2427	Audio Engineering II	4
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Ensemble OR		1
++Applied Music		(1)
		16

SEMESTER III

MUSC 1331	Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I	3
MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
RTVB 1392	Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR	3
RTVB 1380	Cooperative Education - Radio and Television	(3)
MUSC 2447	Audio Engineering III	4
MATH 1332	College Mathematics I	3
		14

SEMESTER IV

MUSC 2141	Forum/Recital	1
MUSB 1305	Survey of the Music Business	3
RTVB 1392	Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician OR	3
RTVB 1381	Cooperative Education - Radio and Television	(3)
MUSC 2448	Audio Engineering IV	4
PSYC 2301	General Psychology	3
		14

Minimum Hours Required

+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:

MUEN 1122	Jazz Ensemble	1
MUEN 1123	Band	1
MUEN 1131	Keyboard Ensemble	1
MUEN 1132	Woodwind Ensemble	1
MUEN 1133	Brass Ensemble	1
MUEN 1134	Guitar Ensemble	1
MUEN 1135	Percussion Ensemble	1
MUEN 1137	Symphonic Wind Ensemble	1
MUEN 1151	Vocal Ensemble	1
MUEN 2123	Lab Band	1
MUEN 2141	Chorus	1

++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.