Recording Arts Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Arts, Communication & Design Pathway
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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.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MUS 1061 | Computer Music Applications I | 3 |
| MUS 1010 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 1012 | Ear Training/Sight-singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 1031 | Music Class I | 2 |
| COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| MUS 1062 | Computer Music Applications II | 3 |
| MUS 1013 | Ear Training/Sight-singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS 1032 | Music Class II | 2 |
| MUS 1025 | History of Jazz: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 1063 | Music Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS 1067 | Music Business I | 3 |
| PHY 1105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Choose One Elective Course | 1 | |
| Private Instruction I: (Cello, Composition, Conducting, Guitar/Bass, Piano, Songwriting, Viola, Violin, Voice, Woodwinds) 1 | ||
| Ensemble I | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MUS 1064 | Music Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUS 2065 | Live Audio Engineering | 3 |
| MUS 2084 | Internship | 2 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1) | 3 | |
| Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music History Romantic Period to Present: GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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It is recommended but not required that Recording Arts students take Digital Instrument, Composition, or Song Writing lessons
Arts, Communication & Design Pathway
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.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 1061 | Computer Music Applications I | 3 |
| MUS 1063 | Music Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUS 1067 | Music Business I | 3 |
| MUS 1041 | Private Instruction I: (Cello, Composition, Conducting, Guitar/Bass, Piano, Songwriting, Viola, Violin, Voice, Woodwinds) 1 | 1 |
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 1062 | Computer Music Applications II | 3 |
| MUS 1064 | Music Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUS 2065 | Live Audio Engineering | 3 |
| THE 2026 | Theatre: Sound Operation and Design I | 3 |
| MUS 1042 | Private Instruction II: (Cello, Composition, Conducting, Guitar/Bass, Piano, Songwriting, Viola, Violin, Voice, Woodwinds) 1 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
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It is recommended but not required that Recording Arts students take Digital Instrument, Composition, or Song Writing lessons
