Overview
The Recording Arts Associate of Arts Degree and Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts will prepare individuals for entry-level positions within the audio insustry through broad-based training in music recording and mixing, location sound, commercial production, audio for video and television, audio for games, internet audio, record production and live sound reinforcement.
Examples of entry level employment options after successful completion of the A. A. in Recording Arts and the Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts include: recording, mixing, mastering, composition and/or production of music for music CDs, film, video, music videos, jingles or commercials, radio and television station identification packages, and multimedia projects. This program will also serve as a base for further education leading to careers such as audio software designer, acoustician, audio hardware designer, synthesizer programmer, and recording studio designer.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency with typical professional recording equipment and computer systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and operations of the music and recording industries.
- Apply critical thinking skills to resolve challenges in the workplace.
- Function competently in entry-level music business and recording/audio positions.
- Work effectively with others in a creative team environment.
Degrees and Certificates
Faculty
Recording Arts Classes
MUS-110 Recording Studio Techniques I
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will focus on the study of recording, mixing, and producing music in a recording studio. Emphasis will
be on the digital recording principles, acoustics, microphone selection and use, multi-track recording and basic
mixing. Students will experience hands-on recording of studio sessions and concerts. The course includes an
emphasis on the development of appreciation for the integrity of both emotional and intellectual responses to
recordings of music from Western and non-Western cultures.
Corequisite: MUS 115A
MUS-111 Recording Studio Techniques II
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will focus on audio recording systems, components, and philosophies. There will be an emphasis on the daily workings of a recording studio with experience in microphone placement, the mixing console, synchronization, and analog, digital, and hard disk recording. Students will experience hands-on recording of studio sessions and concerts. It will include an emphasis on the development of an appreciation for the integrity of both emotional and intellectual responses to recordings of music from Western and non-Western cultures.
Prerequisite: MUS 110 with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 115B
MUS-112 Recording Techniques III
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for letter grade only
This course will cover advanced technologies in digital and analog recording, mixing, and editing. The role of the
producer is explored including recording, mixing arranging, analyzing projects, session planning, communication,
budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 and MUS 115B with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 115C
MUS-113 Recording Techniques IV
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for letter grade only
This course will cover the advanced practice of procedures and techniques in recording and manipulating audio. The course includes an in-depth study of digital audio editing, advanced recording and engineering techniques including advanced automation; mixing, product manufacturing, professionalism in the workplace including the role of the tracking engineer, mixing engineer and mastering engineer. Session strategies including budgeting, technical considerations, business aspects and marketing will be analyzed and discussed. The course will cover multi-media audio including audio production for film.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 and MUS 115C with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 115D
MUS-115A Recording Studio Laboratory
1.0 Units / 3.0 hours LAB
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will focus on practical applications of recording techniques including the recording of rehearsals,
performances, and class projects.
Corequisite: MUS 110
MUS-115B Recording Laboratory II
1.0 Units / 3.0 hours LAB
Credit course for letter grade only
This course will focus on practical applications of audio recording systems, components and philosophies. Students will experience hands-on recording of studio sessions, ensemble rehearsals, and live performances. This course emphasizes study in the daily workings of a recording studio.
Prerequisite: MUS 110 and MUS 115A with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 111
MUS-115C Recording Laboratory III
1.0 Units / 3.0 hours LAB
Credit course for letter grade only
This course will focus on the comprehensive study in digital audio recording with Digidesign Pro Tools. Topics
include digital audio theory, theory of analog and digital recording, signal flow, microphones, mixers, monitors, and hands-on introduction to the Pro Tools system.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 and MUS 115B with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 112
MUS-115D Recording Laboratory IV
1.0 Units / 3.0 hours LAB
Credit course for letter grade only
This course will cover the practical application of digital and analog recording equipment and processes. In addition to recording, editing, and mixing, mastering techniques will be covered.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 and MUS 115C with a minimum grade of C
Corequisite: MUS 113