MUSIC PRODUCTION

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Music Production Certificate of Achievement is for the student who wants to learn about the process of making successful recordings. Emphasis will be placed on the interpersonal skills needed to interact with other musicians, songwriters, and engineers, as well as the necessary technical skills needed to make professional decisions while leading a production team. A final production portfolio is part of the capstone class and a requirement for completion of the certificate.

Required Courses	Units
MUST 101	Introduction to Music Technology	3
MUST 105	Introduction to the Music Business	3
MUS 103	** Music Theory I	3
MUS 106	** Musicianship I	1
MUST 121	* Electronic Music I	3
MUST 141	* Recording Studio I	3
MUST 142	* Recording Studio II	3
MUST 191A	* Music and Integrated Technology Capstone	2
*Prerequisite;
Units Required    21
** Corequisite
* Prerequisite

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Goals, Background, Associations

Purpose and Goals and Specific Objectives of Degree/CertificateThis certificate will allow students to gain insight into the necessary skills needed to produce music according to professional standards, as well as learn technical and interpersonal approaches needed to make a successful recording. Students will be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills through a final project in the capstone class.

Background and Rationale

Los Angeles is a leading city for creatives. The city is home to some the industry’s earliest and best-known record labels, including Capitol Records, A&M Records, and Warner Bros. Records. 

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.

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.

The Music Production Certificate of Achievement is for the student who wants to learn about the process of making successful recordings. Emphasis will be placed on the interpersonal skills needed to interact with other musicians, songwriters, and engineers, as well as the necessary technical skills needed to make professional decisions while leading a production team. A final production portfolio is part of the capstone class and a requirement for completion of the certificate.

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Music Production Certificate of Achievement is for the student who wants to learn about the process of making successful recordings. Emphasis will be placed on the interpersonal skills needed to interact with other musicians, songwriters, and engineers, as well as the necessary technical skills needed to make professional decisions while leading a production team. A final production portfolio is part of the capstone class and a requirement for completion of the certificate.

Required Courses	Units
MUST 101	Introduction to Music Technology	3
MUST 105	Introduction to the Music Business	3
MUS 103	** Music Theory I	3
MUS 106	** Musicianship I	1
MUST 121	* Electronic Music I	3
MUST 141	* Recording Studio I	3
MUST 142	* Recording Studio II	3
MUST 191A	* Music and Integrated Technology Capstone	2
*Prerequisite;
Units Required    21
** 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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