Sound Recording and Music Technology
Description:
The Sound Recording and Music Technology curriculum is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. Jobs in this industry include those of music producers, sound recording engineers, music production staff, artist agents, concert managers and many others for which both musical and technological knowledge are essential. This curriculum gives students a thorough academic and applied preparation for entry-level positions in the music industry. Students are trained in the use of industry standard equipment and software to provide them with the necessary skills for employment.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate basic musicianship and knowledge of the theoretical, historical and technological backgrounds needed to understand how music is created, understood and performed.
- Demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard music technology hardware and software for pre- and postproduction of music and multimedia.
- Apply fundamentals of the music business to market a musical product—including live concerts and publications (print music/recordings/videos).
Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to interested students. New students are normally required to take the College’s placement test at their time of entry. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
Students with a foundational music theory background should contact the Music Department Chair to complete the MUS 100: Music Reading course requirement as a credit by exam. MUS 100 covers key signatures, major scales, intervals, music language and rhythmic recognition.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the A.A.S. degree, a student must complete 60 credits, including a music internship, and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average) and a minimum of "C" in all Music courses.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name MUS 100 - Music Reading | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 101 - Piano I | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 1 credit | Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression** |
| Course Number and Name MUS 115 - Introduction to Music Technology | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression** |
| Course Number and Name FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher | Prerequisites and Corequisites FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Quantitative Reasoning |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 1 |
| Course Number and Name MUS 196B - Brass Ensemble I or MUS 196C - Chamber Music Ensemble I or MUS 196E - Electronic Ensemble I or MUS 196G - Jazz Guitar Ensemble I or MUS 196H - Hip Hop Ensemble I or MUS 196J - Jazz Ensemble I or MUS 196P - Pop & Rock Ensemble I or MUS 196SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble I* or MUS 196SV - Studio Voice Ensemble I or MUS 196TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble I* | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 1 credit | Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression** |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name MUS 180 - Music Business | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 116 - Theory I | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 100 | Credits 4 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 215 - Advanced Music Technology and Multimedia | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 115 | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 102 - Piano II | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 101 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 1 credit | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 2 |
| Course Number and Name MUS 197B - Brass Ensemble II or MUS 197C - Chamber Music Ensemble II or MUS 197E - Electronic Ensemble II or MUS 197G - Jazz Guitar Ensemble II or MUS 197H - Hip Hop Ensemble II or MUS 197J - Jazz Ensemble II or MUS 197P - Pop & Rock Ensemble II or MUS 197SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble II* or MUS 197SV - Studio Voice Ensemble II or MUS 197TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble II* | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 1 credit | Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression** |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number and Name MUS 118 - Theory II | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 116 | Credits 4 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 220 - ProTools and Ableton Live - Audio Editing and Production | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 215 | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. |
| Course Number and Name MUS 103 - Introduction to Music | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| Course Number and Name MUS 280 - Music Entrepreneurship, Licensing and Marketing | Prerequisites and Corequisites MUS 180 | Credits 3 credits | Gen Ed Req. Technological Competency |
| Course Number and Name MUS 296B - Brass Ensemble III or MUS 296C - Chamber Music Ensemble III or MUS 296E - Electronic Ensemble III or MUS 296G - Jazz Guitar Ensemble III or MUS 296H - Hip Hop Ensemble III or MUS 296J - Jazz Ensemble III or MUS 296P - Pop & Rock Ensemble III or MUS 296SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble III* or MUS 296SV - Studio Voice Ensemble III or MUS 296TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble III* | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits 1 credit | Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression** |
Semester 4
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
60*All students must complete at least one semester of Soprano/Alto or Tenor/Bass Vocal Ensemble as part of the curriculum. This can be at the MUS 196, 197, 296 or 297 course level.
** Students must take three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education. The requirement may also be met by MUS 115.
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.