This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in the music industry and for further study (transfer) by composing and producing electronic music in both analog and digital formats. Students will learn aspects of advanced synthesis techniques, advanced modulation, and linear and non-linear compositional processes. Emphasis will be placed on workflow within a digital audio workstations (DAW) and modular synthesizers, as well as the necessary tools and techniques needed to create contemporary electronic music in a variety of styles.

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Purpose and Goals and Specific Objectives of Degree/certificate goal of the program is to teach students to compose, orchestrate, and arrange music through the use of computers and synthesizers. Elements of music theory will be used to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies. In addition, students will learn to confer with producers and directors to define the nature and placement of music in film, television music, and video games.

Background and Rationale

Los Angeles is a leading city for creative artists. The city is home to some of the industry’s earliest and best-known record labels, including Capitol Records, A&M Records, and Warner Bros. Records. 

In Hollywood’s film studios, there is a holistic and endless need for those trained in various arts, including music and technology. A wide array of artists and technicians—including film scorers, songwriters, sound designers, sound engineers, studio musicians, and performers—are responsible for making the film industry work. Online streaming companies like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and the newly established Disney Plus, are creating content at an enormous rate. There are many jobs in this facet of the industry alone.

Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs at Rio HondoThe Music and Integrated Technology program will work in tandem with the current Music Department course offerings but will focus on Music Technology and create CTE/vocational and CSU transfer opportunities for our students.

Additional Requirements: CTE Programs Only

1. Report actions and comments of advisory groups and committees testifying to the need for the program. (Attach minutes)

This program will require a current Macintosh computer lab with updated software like Logic Pro X, Ableton Live Suite 10, and Max 8.

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in the music industry and for further study (transfer) by composing and producing electronic music in both analog and digital formats. Students will learn aspects of advanced synthesis techniques, advanced modulation, and linear and non-linear compositional processes. Emphasis will be placed on workflow within a digital audio workstations (DAW) and modular synthesizers, as well as the necessary tools and techniques needed to create contemporary electronic music in a variety of styles.

ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in the music industry and for further study (transfer) by composing and producing electronic music in both analog and digital formats. Students will learn aspects of advanced synthesis techniques, advanced modulation, and linear and non-linear compositional processes. Emphasis will be placed on workflow within a digital audio workstations (DAW) and modular synthesizers, as well as the necessary tools and techniques needed to create contemporary electronic music in a variety of styles.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Electronic Music, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses	Units
MUS 104	# Music Theory II	3
MUS 105	# Music Theory III	3
MUS 206	# Music Theory IV	3
MUS 107	# Musicianship II	1
MUS 156	# Musicianship III	1
MUS 157	# Musicianship IV	1
MUS 211	* Composition Workshop I	3
MUST 123	* Electronic Music III	3
Units Required    18
# Corequisite and prerequisite.
# Corequisite and prerequisite
* Prerequisite

The Music and Integrated Technology program will work in tandem with the current Music Department course offerings but will focus on Music Technology and create CTE/vocational and CSU transfer opportunities for our students.

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Latest 3 Yr Avg 100500 - Commercial Music Cerritos 2 6 4 4 Citrus 69 71 40 60 LA City 226 276 212 238 LA Harbor 3 10 6 6 LA Valley 15 17 18 17 Long Beach 7 7 7 7 100500 - Commercial Music Total 322 387 287 332

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