Audio Production, A.A.
In addition to the 24 units of the certificate program in Audio Production, students must also complete all MSJC General Education Option A requirements (a total of 60 units) for the Associate of Arts degree in Audio Production.
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MSJC General Education Option A
Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
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ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
AUD-140 | Beginning Studio Recording | 3 |
AUD-143 | Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | 3 |
HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
Units | 16 | |
Spring Semester 1 | ||
ENVS-100 | Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
AUD-141 | Intermediate Studio Recording | 3 |
MUS-107 | Introduction and Appreciation of American Music | 3 |
DIG-110 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
Units | 15 | |
Fall Semester 2 | ||
COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
CSCR-116 | Integrative Career/Life Planning (formerly GUID-116) | 3 |
AUD-142 | Advanced Studio Recording I | 3 |
AUD-180 | Video Production I | 3 |
DIG-181 | Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-581) | 3 |
Units | 15 | |
Spring Semester 2 | ||
MUS-109 | World Music | 3 |
AUD-546 | Recording Music and Live Sound (formerly AUD-146) | 3 |
AUD-145 | Pro Tools 110 (formerly Midi & Computer Recording) | 3 |
DIG-592 | Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Music Fundamentals | ||
Music Theory I | ||
Units | 15 | |
Total Units | 61 |
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, all major requirements, and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Course | Title | Credits |
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MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
Required Audio Technology Courses | 18 | |
Audio Technology Electives | 6 | |
Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) |
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
AUD/MUS-140 | Beginning Studio Recording | 3 |
AUD/MUS-141 | Intermediate Studio Recording | 3 |
AUD/MUS-142 | Advanced Studio Recording I | 3 |
AUD/MUS-143 | Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | 3 |
AUD/MUS-145 | Pro Tools 110 (formerly Midi & Computer Recording) | 3 |
AUD-546 | Recording Music and Live Sound (formerly AUD-146) | 3 |
Elective Courses | ||
Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
The Music & Audio Business | ||
Video Production I | ||
Music Fundamentals | ||
or MUS-103 | Music Theory I | |
Total Units | 24 |
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