This Certificate of Achievement is for students who are interested in learning intermediate and advanced elements of sound design. This course of study will focus on how to successfully design, create, and program sound events and objects in a surround environment which will be in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed for entry-level work in various collaborative situations.

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

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Goals, Background, Associations

Purpose and Goals and Specific Objectives of Degree/CertificateThis certificate helps students understand advanced concepts of sound and sound effects in order to successfully enter the music and media industries. Through the understanding of advanced synthesis and interactive programming, students can place sound in a surround environment for all music and media applications. Emphasis will be on both technical as interpersonal skills, such as: object and asset building via Max/MSP, as well as leadership roles while collaborating on group projects. 

Background and Rationale

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.

Video Game industry will earn a projected 150 Billion in worldwide sales in 2019. Many of these companies are also located in Los Angeles, including, Playstation, Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, and Electronic Arts. This unique industry has a need for many music and sound creators, designers, and engineers.

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 is for students who are interested in learning intermediate and advanced elements of sound design. This course of study will focus on how to successfully design, create, and program sound events and objects in a surround environment which will be in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed for entry-level work in various collaborative situations.

ADVANCED SOUND DESIGN

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This Certificate of Achievement is for students who are interested in learning intermediate and advanced elements of sound design. This course of study will focus on how to successfully design, create, and program sound events and objects in a surround environment which will be in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed for entry-level work in various collaborative situations.

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

Required Courses	Units
MUS 103	** Music Theory I	3
MUS 106	** Musicianship I	1
MUST 122	* Electronic Music II	3
MUST 142	* Recording Studio II	3
MUST 126	* Sound Design II	3
Units Required    13
** Corequisite
* 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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