Program Overview

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Audio Engineering Production AAAS

Summary

Prepare for a career in the growing fields of audio engineering and music recording. Study music theory, audio recording, digital and analog audio technology and multimedia applications for employment as an audio engineer, sound designer, recording engineer and more.

What You’ll Learn

• Create audio recordings that demonstrate knowledge of audio production required to produce commercially viable audio recordings
• Create audio recordings that demonstrate skill in the production of narrative audio, radio commercials as well as educational and instructional industrial products
• Create and edit audio for existing video and film
• Produce a musical piece demonstrating knowledge of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) technology and digital audio technology through quantization and editing
• Apply the basic principles of music theory in audio productions

Program Description

The Audio Engineering Production Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in linear and non-linear audio applications. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Music should follow the Music Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide. Some schools accept credits from this program toward a more advanced degree.

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to start this program. To graduate with a degree, the general education requirements include successful completion of ENGL& 101 and MUSTC 106. The prerequisite for ENGL& 101 is the completion of ENGL 99 or equivalent with a 2.0 or better, or placement into ENGL& 101. The prerequisite for MUSTC 106 is the completion of MATH 98 (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 99 or instructor permission.

General Education Core Requirements - 17 Credits

Communication Skills (5 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I

Human Relations (2 Credits)

• BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations

Multicultural Studies (5 Credits)

Choose either CMST 203 or AES 101.

• Course 1

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music

Music Tech/Music Requirements - 73 Credits

• MUSTC 100 Career Development
• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law
• MUSTC 121 First-Year Audio Recording 1
• MUSTC 122 First-Year Audio Recording 2
• MUSTC 123 First-Year Audio Recording 3
• MUSTC 131 Digital Audio Production 1
• MUSTC 132 Digital Audio Production 2
• MUSTC 133 Digital Audio Production 3
• MUSTC 135 Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3
• MUSTC 151 Introduction to Music Technology
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2
• MUSTC 193 Tech Keyboard 3
• MUSTC 221 Multitrack Music Production 1
• MUSTC 222 Multitrack Music Production 2
• MUSTC 223 Multitrack Music Production 3
• MUSTC 231 Audio Post-I Digital Music Production
• MUSTC 232 Audio Post II - Digital Radio Production
• MUSTC 233 Audio Post III - Digital Audio for Video
• MUSTC 241 Tech Music Theory 4
• MUSTC 242 Tech Music Theory 5
• MUSTC 243 Tech Music Theory 6
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date:

Faculty Advisor and Date:

Division Dean and Date:

Credential Approval and Date:

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree

* Courses meet the General Education/Related Instruction Requirements* ** MUSC& 241, MUSC& 242, MUSC& 243 may be substituted for MUSTC 241, MUSTC 242, MUSTC 243

1st Year

Fall Quarter

• MUSTC 100 Career Development
• MUSTC 121 First-Year Audio Recording 1
• MUSTC 131 Digital Audio Production 1
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1
• MUSTC 151 Introduction to Music Technology
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1

Winter Quarter

• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
• MUSTC 122 First-Year Audio Recording 2
• MUSTC 132 Digital Audio Production 2
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2

Spring Quarter

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I*
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law
• MUSTC 123 First-Year Audio Recording 3
• MUSTC 133 Digital Audio Production 3
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3

2nd Year

Fall Quarter

• BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations*
• CMST 203 Communication for Social Change*
• MUSTC 221 Multitrack Music Production 1
• MUSTC 231 Audio Post-I Digital Music Production
• MUSTC 241 Tech Music Theory 4

Winter Quarter

• MUSTC 135 Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement
• MUSTC 193 Tech Keyboard 3
• MUSTC 222 Multitrack Music Production 2
• MUSTC 232 Audio Post II - Digital Radio Production
• MUSTC 242 Tech Music Theory 5

Spring Quarter

• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music*
• MUSTC 223 Multitrack Music Production 3
• MUSTC 233 Audio Post III - Digital Audio for Video
• MUSTC 243 Tech Music Theory 6
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development

Program Advisor

Matthew Jorgensen Rm 807

Program Information

Length of Program: 90 Credits Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking) Website:

Careers & Opportunities

The rapid development of recent technology continues to create growth in the audio engineering and music recording industry. Graduates are hired as Audio Engineers, Sound Designers, Recording Engineers, Sound Reinforcement Engineer and Mastering Engineers.

Potential employers include: These positions are available in post-production houses and a variety of other related businesses within the music, radio, television, film and multimedia industries. Many digital audio specialists work on a freelance or contract basis.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Electronic Music Production AAAS
• Foundations of Digital Audio - Pro Tools Certificate
• Foundations of Electronic Music Certificate
• Foundations of Multi-Track Recording Certificate
• Foundations of Music Business Certificate
• Logic: Digital Audio Certificate
• Music Business AAAS
• Classical Piano AM
• Music Pre-Major
• Classical Voice AM
• Instrumental Music AM
• Music Performance AAAS

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