Commercial Music -Technology and Production

The Commercial Music – Technology and Production certificate of achievement begins with a set of core music and technology courses to provide both the conceptual foundation in music theory and the technical foundation in a digital audio workstation to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates of the Commercial Music – Technology and Production move into all facets of the music and entertainment industries. Graduates prepare a portfolio of work to demonstrate competencies for work as a AV technician, music engineer, music producer, music editor, film composer, and more.

 To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher.

Unduplicated Headcount	Projected Annual FTES	Annual Completers
Year 1	FA	81.04	SP	73.23	Year 1	15.5	5
Year 2	FA	71.97	SP	70.69	Year 2	15.5	5

*Projected FTES anticipates some new enrollment and some increased enrollment of current students. Derived as 10% of current annual FTES.

The goal of the Commercial Music – Technology and Production certificate program provides students with a comprehensive curriculum including education in music theory, composition, technology, production, and business. This program offers a unique blend of the art of music and the discipline of business. Graduates of the Commercial Music – Technology and Production move into all facets of the music and entertainment industries. Graduates prepare a portfolio of work to demonstrate competencies for work as an AV technician, music engineer, music producer, music editor, film composer, and more. 

required courses: MUSIC-122    Theory and Musicianship I     4 MUSX-120     Live Sound     3 MUSX-124     Introduction to Music Production and Multi-Track Recording     3 MUSX-172     Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI     3 MUSX-174     Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools     3 MUSX-181     Introduction to the Music Industry     3 MUSX-182     Songwriting I     3   plus at least 14 units from: MUSIC-117     History of Rock and R&B     3 MUSIC-150     Beginning Piano I     1 MUSIC 151     Beginning Piano II     1 MUSX-100     AV Essentials: Systems and Analysis     3 MUSX-175     Advanced Pro Tools     3 MUSX-176     Introduction to Ableton Live     3 MUSX-177     Introduction to Reason     3   total minimum required units   36

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
MUSIC-122	Theory and Musicianship I	4	1
MUSX-172	Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI	3	1
MUSX-181	Introduction to the Music Industry	3	1
MUSX-120	Live Sound	3	1
MUSX-124	Introduction to Music Production and Multi-Track Recording	3	1
MUSX-174	Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools	3	1
MUSX-182	Songwriting I	3	1
Electives		14	2

This certificate is a "stackable" with a degree already recommended by BACCC on 1/17/19. We have finally received all the articulations for those courses and have determined that it would be good for students to have access to a certificate option.

Las Positas College offers a program that is related. The proposed DVC degree program is an blend of two programs currently offered at DVC and will offer a new option for our current students. There is no impaction of other programs anticipated. Vicki Shipman from LPC was contacted on 1/7/19 and is in support. Additionally, there is a program at Los Medanos College. Nikki Moultrie and Nancy Ybarra at LMC were contacted on 1/7/19. To date there has not been a response from LMC.