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California Regional Consortia

Commercial Music COA

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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Commercial Music COA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Commercial Music (100500)

Projected Start Date

08/21/23

Catalog Description

This Commercial Music program is designed as an introductory preparation for employment in music with an emphasis in audio engineering. Courses in the theory and practice of recording techniques are offered to give students a well-rounded foundation to begin work. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projected number of certificate completers year 1: 15

Projected number of certificate completers year 2: 20

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

1. Record, mix, edit and master a music track using industry standard equipment and software.

2. Design an audio reinforcement system for a live concert or event

3. Demonstrate professional behavior as an audio engineer.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

23/23

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music, students need to complete 23 specified certificate units in Music and Cooperative Work Experience coursework.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
MUSIC-137A
Introduction to Sibelius
2.0
Year 1
MUSIC-154
Live Sound Reinforcement
3.0
Year 1
MUSIC-156
Recording Techniques I
3.0
Year 1
MUSIC-157
Recording Techniques II
3.0
Year 1
MUSIC-192
Music Business
3.0
Year 1
MUSIC-193A
Introduction to Pro Tools
1.5
Year 2
MUSIC-193B
Intermediate Pro Tools
1.5
Year 2
MEA-295
Professional Practices/Portfolio
2.0
Year 2
MUSIC-155
Introduction to Audio Production
3.0
Year 2
MEA-155
Introduction to Audio Production
3.0
Year 2
CWE-186MEA
Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Unpaid)
1.0 - 4.0
Year 2
CWE-188MEA
Cooperative Work Experience Education Media Entertainment Arts (Paid)
1.0 - 4.0
Year 2

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Submission Details

Published at

12/13/22 - 10:09 AM

Status

Recommended

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Commercial Music COA". to Patrick Backes's drafts. This message will be sent to patrick.backes@canyons.edu

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