Music

Associate of Arts Degree

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Music Transfer Major

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD and transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Arts in music. You will explore music theory, history and application. Careers typically require a bachelor’s degree.

Music, as in all the arts, is an expression and transcendence of the human experience. Music courses serve as an introduction to the examination of sound as a vibrant art form and provide training in performance and composition. CCD's music department offers humanities and performance classes open to all students beginning through advanced. Our faculty will help you explore your talents and invigorate your passion in music.

COURSE MAP

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Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.

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Any guaranteed GT-MA1 course; MAT 1240 is recommended.

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CSU-Ft. Collins requires that one of these courses be PSY 1001 – General Psychology 1

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Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation

NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Recording Arts Technology

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Recording Arts Technology is a two-year program designed for students to complete and transfer to a four-year institution or to enter the workforce. This degree focuses on computer music applications, audio recording and production, live sound engineering, and music business. The program also delivers general competencies in music theory, ear training, and music history. 

Although many of our classes will transfer to most four-year schools, we have a specific transfer agreement to the Recording Arts Program in the Music and Entertainment Industries Studies Department at the University of Colorado Denver.

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Recording Arts Technology Certificate 

Digital Music Creation 

This certificate is designed for students wanting to pursue careers in the composition and performance of digital music. Through project-based learning, students will gain valuable hands-on experience in computer music applications, audio production, composition, song writing and EDI (Electronic Digital Instrumentation) performance.