Recording Technology A.A.S.

Location(s): Cedar Valley

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Cedar Valley campus only

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.

Semester 1

MUSC 1313 - Commercial Music Theory I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSP 2103 - Commercial Class Piano (1 Credit Hours)
OR
MUSP 1110 - Applied Commercial Music: Piano (1 Credit Hours)
OR
MUSP 1123 - Applied Commercial Music: Synthesizer (1 Credit Hours)
MUSC 1327 - Audio Engineering I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital (1 Credit Hours)
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 Credit Hours)
MUSI 1310 - American Music (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
OR
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (1 Credit Hours) ++

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 2

MUSC 1311 - Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I (3 Credit Hours)
RTVB 2343 - Commercial Recording Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2427 - Audio Engineering II (4 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital (1 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
OR
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (1 Credit Hours) ++
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
OR
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (1 Credit Hours) ++

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Semester 3

MUSC 1331 - Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I (3 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital (1 Credit Hours)
RTVB 1392 - Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (3 Credit Hours)
OR
RTVB 1380 - Cooperative Education - Radio and Television (3 Credit Hours)
MUSC 2447 - Audio Engineering III (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Commercial Music Ensemble (one course) (1 Credit Hours) +
OR
Elective - Applied Commercial Music (1 Credit Hours) ++

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours

Semester 4

Semester Total: 14 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours

Electives

+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:

++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:

Note(s)

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.