DCCCD
(Level I Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
CVC-New January 1, 2018
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.CM.DIG.MUSIC
This program is designed to help the latest generation of digital music producers, beat-makers, and songwriters "hit-the-ground-running" with relevant, cutting-edge tools for addressing the needs of this global industry. Emphasis is on music technology in a big way, based on a firm foundation in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and Digital Audio Workstations (i.e. Logic Pro, Garage Band, Finale, etc.) including instruction on adding music and sound effects to film and video. This exciting curriculum is bolstered and supplemented by applied music (private lessons), ensembles, and classes in the fundamentals of audio, keyboard skills, music business, and recital (concert etiquette). Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student producer/composer.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I (Fall)
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I | 3 |
| MUSI 1301 | Fundamentals of Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering I | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis I | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| 16 |
SEMESTER II (Spring)
| MUSC 2345 | Synthesis II | 3 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II | 3 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | 1 |
| 12 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 |
+Ensemble Elective - 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 Elective - must be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++MUSC 2141 is intended for repeatability for advanced practice.
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.
