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California Regional Consortia

Electronic Music COA

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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Electronic Music COA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Commercial Music (100500)

Projected Start Date

08/22/22

Catalog Description

Through a variety of digitally-centered technology, including computers, keyboards and other controllers, as well as hardware and software based synthesizers and samplers, the program focuses on the techniques and aesthetics of music composition and production of music in a variety of contemporary idioms. Student compositions will be performed live at college based concerts.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Year 1: 20
Year 2: 25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Record and process acoustic sounds from natural sources.

Create original music compositions for any media.

Develop music scores fit for performers to read from.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

19/19

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Electronic Music Certificate of Achievement will give students an opportunity to create digital music using technology including computers, controllers, synthesizers and samplers.  Student music will be performed in front of live audiences at college concerts.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
MUSIC-137A
Introduction to Sibelius
2
Year 1
MUSIC-137B
Intermediate Sibelius
2
Year 1
MUSIC-142
Electronic Music Composition
3
Year 1
MUSIC-146
Electronic Music for the Stage
3
Year2
MUSIC-193A
Introduction to Pro Tools
1.5
Year 1
MUSIC-193B
Intermediate Pro Tools
1.5
Year 2
MUSIC-194A
Introduction to GarageBand and Logic Pro
1.5
Year 1
MUSIC-194B
Intermediate Logic Pro
1.5
Year 2
MEA-155
Introduction to Audio Production
3
Year 1

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Submission Details

Published at

03/25/22 - 09:55 AM

Status

Recommended

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