Commercial Music

The certificate in Commercial Music is designed to provide a core of historical, conceptual and technical experiences that will prepare a developing musician for career opportunities in the field of Commercial Music. Included in the LTCC Certificate of Achievement is an Avid Pro Tools® User Certificate. Pro Tools® is the de facto professional standard in audio recording technology. Typical career paths may include recording engineer, live sound reinforcement, music and post production audio, digital media/internet audio, and performing and/or recording artist.

5 annually

CTE (occupational)

The Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement represents current curricular redesign and program streamlining efforts in the Digital Media Arts and Commercial Music areas at LTCC. This Certificate of Achievement will be stackable en route to the current Commercial degree as well as Film, Television, and Electronic Media transfer degrees in the state and is in alignment with industry standards and requirements.

The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music is designed to provide a core of historical, conceptual and technical experiences that will prepare a developing musician for career opportunities in the field of Commercial Music. Included in the LTCC Certificate of Achievement is an Avid Pro Tools® User Certificate. Pro Tools®is the de facto professional standard in audio recording technology. Typical career paths may include recording engineer, live sound reinforcement, music and post production audio, digital media/internet audio, and performing and/or recording artist.

Program Learning Outcomes:

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the history of contemporary popular music

·        Complete the Pro Tools User Certification Exam.

·        Demonstrate appropriate technical and musical skills in their major instrument.

·        Demonstrate appropriate technical skills in audio production and editing.

Required Courses (Total 17.5)
Complete all of the following:
MUS104B - History of Rock Music (4)
MUS119C - Pro Tools User Certification Course - Pro Tools 101 and 110 (4.5)
MUS120C - Beginning Audio Production (4.5)
MUS120D - Beginning Audio Editing (4.5)

Performance Electives (Total 8-8.75)
Complete the following number of credits: 8-8.75
MUS116A - Drumset (2)
MUS116C - Guitar (2)
MUS116D - Piano (2.75)
MUS116E - Voice (2)
MUS116F - Voice: Broadway/Pop Styles (2)

Ensemble Electives (Total 2-3)
Complete the following number of credits: 2-3
MUS248A - Beginning Rock Ensemble (2)
MUS248B - Intermediate Rock Ensemble (2.75)
MUS116F - Voice: Broadway/Pop Styles (2)

MUS 116C                    Guitar                                  2                                     Yr 1 WI

MUS116D                     Piano                                   2                                     Yr 1 SP

MUS 116E                    Voice                                    2                                     Yr 2 FA

MUS 116F                    Voice: Broadway/Pop         2                                      Yr 2 WI

MUS 248A                   Beginning Rock Ensemble  2                                     Yr 2 WI 

MUS 248B                   Intermediate Rock Ensemble 2.75                           Yr 2 SP