2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Commercial Music
Title: Recording Technology A.A.S.
(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.