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Submitter's Information
Name
Mercy Yanez
Title
Dean, Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Region
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
College
East LA College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Mercy Yanez
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Program Details
Program Title
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Music
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Commercial Music (100500)
Projected Start Date
08/24/18
Catalog Description
The Associate in Arts in Commercial Music is designed to prepare students for careers to
perform as instrumentalists and vocalists, to write music (career as a songwriter), record music
(career as a producer/sound engineer/audio engineer), develop skills to become an artist agent,
to develop an appreciation of various contemporary music styles, and to understand the latest
developments in the ever‐changing music industry.
The requirements for an Associate Degree in Commercial Music may be satisfied by completing
the certificate, plus 21 units of general education requirements, and sufficient elective
credits to total 60 units.
Enrollment Completer Projections
1-5
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal
The Associate in Arts in Commercial Music is designed to prepare students for careers to
perform as instrumentalists and vocalists, to write music (career as a songwriter), record music
(career as a producer/sound engineer/audio engineer), develop skills to become an artist agent,
to develop an appreciation of various contemporary music styles, and to understand the latest
developments in the ever‐changing music industry.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of and skill level in the use of music technology.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform through participation in vocal and/or instrumental groups.
3. Examine and demonstrate aural analysis, technical skills, structural, and aesthetic features
needed to produce quality songwriting.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate a live musical performance.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
35-38
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
60
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
Students pursuing the degree must complete the following requirements:
Course Course Title UNITS
Music 141 Jazz Appreciation 3
Music 161 Introduction to Electronic Music 3
Music 165 Introduction to Recording Arts 3
Music 205 Commercial Harmony I 3
Music 206 Commercial Harmony II 3
Music 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1
Music 242 Music Notation and Copying II 1
Music 271 Songwriters' Workshop I 3
Music 280 The Business of Commercial Music 3
Music 281 Commercial Music Techniques I 3
Music 295 Computer Music Recording 1
Music 321 Elementary Piano I 2
Music 322 Elementary Piano II 2
Course Course Title UNITS
Music 501 College Choir (1)
Music 531 Philharmonic Choir (1)
Music 721 Orchestra (1)
Music 745 Symphonic Band (1)
Music 775 Jazz Ensemble (1)
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR: 35-38
+
Follow Associate Degree General Education Requirements – LACCD Plan to meet general education unit requirements.
REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION UNITS: 21
+
REQUIRED DEGREE APPLICABLE ELECTIVE UNITS: 0-1
=
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 60
Supporting Documents
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
District
Los Angeles Community College District
College
East Los Angeles College
CRLC Member
Mercy Yanez
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Reason for approval request.
New Program
Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
Music
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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
1-5
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector
n/a
Submission Details
Published at
04/10/18 - 04:56 PM
Status
Recommended
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