DCCCD
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- 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.19
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training 2 OR | 1 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class 2 | (1) |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| +++MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Music (one course) | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 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 3 | 4 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| +++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 4 | 4 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective- must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
+++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.
