2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Commercial Music
Digital Music Production Certificate | Music Business and Entrepreneurship A.A.S.
Music Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate | Performing Musician A.A.S.
Performing Musician Certificate | Recording Technology A.A.S.
Recording Technology Certificate (One-Year Certificate) | Recording Technology Level 2 Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.COMPOSITION.21
This program is designed to prepare musicians to compose music for the dynamic commercial music industry. In addition to preparing the student to compose, arrange and orchestrate original melodies in commercial idioms (including jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), film, video game, etc.); students are given a firm foundation in fundamentals of music theory, ear training, ensembles, and music notation technology. Emphasis is placed on relevance to the demands of the current music industry and the specific needs of each commercial music student composer.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (two 1-CR hour courses or one 2-CR hour course) | 2 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1311 | Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (two 1-CR hour courses or one 2-CR hour course) | 2 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 27 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
NOTE: All Ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles.
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.DIG.COMP.21
This program is designed to prepare the student with the writing skills required for arranging and composing for small and large instrumental and vocal groups in all areas of commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. Standard manuscript techniques will be emphasized in actual writing assignments.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1311 | Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2345 | Synthesis 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital OR | 1 |
| MUSC 1193 | Special Topics in Music Theory and Composition OR | (1) |
| MUSC 2186 | Internship-Recording Arts Technology/Technician | (1) |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.DIG.MUSIC.21
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2345 | Synthesis 2 | 3 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2355 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.BUS.ENTRP.21
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retaining for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, small business management. The training is culminated with work experience coordinated through local merchants.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MRKG 1301 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1311 | Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSB 1380 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSB 1381 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CM.BUS.ENTRP.21
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retailing for the music industry job market. Training is provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, retailing techniques.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSB 1380 | Cooperative Education - Music Management | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 1333 | Synthesis 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.PERFORM.21
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental and vocal student for performances in commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. This training will include work in performance techniques, styles, solo and ensemble work, repertoire for small and large groups, and actual performances.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | 1 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1311 | Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music - General Performance | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (one 2-CR hour course) | 2 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSP 1242 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 2319 | Commercial Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music - General Performance OR | 3 |
| MUSP 1380 | Cooperative Education-Music Performance, General | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (one 2-CR hour course) | 2 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUSI.PERFORM.21
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental or vocal student for entry-level positions in the live performing market of commercial music (jazz, rock, pop, country, etc, ) with enough training provided for a strong foundation to build upon. Coursework includes development of music theory written and aural skills, keyboard introduction, audio engineering and MIDI skills, and development of improvisation skills and repertoire applicable to the individual student.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 2314 | Improvisation Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (one course) | 1-2 |
| Semester Total | 15-16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 OR | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | (3) |
| MUSP 1391 | Special Topics in Music-General Performance | 3 |
| MUSP 1242 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 2 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music (one course) | 1-2 |
| Semester Total | 11-12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 26-28 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CM.RECORD.21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (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 | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1311 | Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 | 3 |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (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 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) OR | 1 |
| ++Elective | Applied Commercial Music | (1) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 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. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
++Applied Music Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: Student has an option to take two 1-credit hour courses or one 2-credit hour course:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1101 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 1 |
| MUSP 1104 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1105 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 1 |
| MUSP 1117 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 1 |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 1 |
| MUSP 1127 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 1 |
| MUSP 1201 | Applied Commercial Music: Arranging and Composition | 2 |
| MUSP 1204 | Applied Commercial Music: Bass Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1205 | Applied Commercial Music: Commercial Guitar | 2 |
| MUSP 1210 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano | 2 |
| MUSP 1217 | Applied Commercial Music: Percussion | 2 |
| MUSP 1223 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | 2 |
| MUSP 1227 | Applied Commercial Music: Voice | 2 |
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.
(Level 1 One-Year Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUS.1Y.RECORD.21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1313 | Commercial Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSP 2103 | Commercial Class Piano OR | 1 |
| MUSP 1110 | Applied Commercial Music: Piano OR | (1) |
| MUSP 1123 | Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer | (1) |
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 21 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 2 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C2.CM.REC.TECH.21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1327 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 1331 | Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1310 | American Music | 3 |
| MUSC 2427 | Audio Engineering 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 2141 | Forum/Recital | 1 |
| RTVB 2343 | Commercial Recording Techniques | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2447 | Audio Engineering 3 | 4 |
| MUSC 1303 | History of Popular Music | 3 |
| +Elective | Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2448 | Audio Engineering 4 | 4 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of the Music Business | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 39 | |
|---|---|---|
+Ensemble Elective - must be selected from the following. NOTE: All ensembles are intended for repeatability for advanced practice. A student can take the same ensemble multiple times in different semesters or take different ensembles:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP 1142 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 1150 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Jazz | 1 |
| MUSP 1151 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Recording | 1 |
| MUSP 1153 | Small Commercial Music Ensemble: Rock | 1 |
| MUSP 2106 | Commercial Vocal Ensemble: General | 1 |
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.