Program Overview

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Summary

Master a broad base of knowledge in electronic music technology including MIDI music production, sequencing, synthesis and sampling. Prepare for a career in music studio and multimedia production.

Program Description

The Electronic Music Production Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with a practical knowledge in electronic of the broader aspects of electronic music production and digital audio, aimed at creating computer-based music and audio for a wide variety of 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.

Completion Award

• Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences

Length of Study

• 91 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

• Produce a musical portfolio showcasing use of sampled instruments, synthesizers, and MIDI sequencing
• Compose a musical piece that demonstrates knowledge of music theory
• Produce a musical portfolio that demonstrates basic principles of audio production, recording, and editing using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

Courses & Requirements

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 Understanding (5 Credits)

• Choose either CMST 203 or AES 101.

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music

Music Tech/Music Requirements - 74 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
• MUSC 139 Music Notation Software
• 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 152 MIDI Sequencing I
• MUSTC 153 MIDI Sequencing II
• MUSTC 154 Synthesizers: Modular & FM
• MUSTC 155 Synthesizers: Sampling
• MUSTC 163 MIDI Drum Programming
• MUSTC 180 Audio for Interactive Media - I
• MUSTC 181 Audio for Interactive Media - II
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2
• MUSTC 193 Tech Keyboard 3
• MUSC 207 The Craft of Songwriting
• MUSTC 241 Tech Music Theory 4
• MUSTC 242 Tech Music Theory 5
• MUSTC 243 Tech Music Theory 6
• MUSTC 271 Advanced Electronic Music Production I
• MUSTC 272 Advanced Electronic Music Production II
• MUSTC 273 Advanced Electronic Music Production III
• 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

• Students may start this degree program in Fall, Winter or Spring quarters

1st Year

Fall Quarter

• BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations
• MUSTC 100 Career Development
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1
• MUSTC 151 Introduction to Music Technology
• MUSTC 155 Synthesizers: Sampling
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1

Winter Quarter

• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2
• MUSTC 152 MIDI Sequencing I
• MUSTC 154 Synthesizers: Modular & FM
• MUSTC 180 Audio for Interactive Media - I
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2

Spring Quarter

• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law
• MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3
• MUSTC 153 MIDI Sequencing II
• MUSTC 163 MIDI Drum Programming
• MUSTC 181 Audio for Interactive Media - II

2nd Year

Fall Quarter

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• MUSTC 121 First-Year Audio Recording 1
• MUSTC 241 Tech Music Theory 4
• MUSTC 271 Advanced Electronic Music Production I

Winter Quarter

• CMST 203 Communication for Social Change
• MUSTC 122 First-Year Audio Recording 2
• MUSTC 193 Tech Keyboard 3
• MUSTC 242 Tech Music Theory 5
• MUSTC 272 Advanced Electronic Music Production II

Spring Quarter

• MUSC 139 Music Notation Software
• MUSC 207 The Craft of Songwriting
• MUSTC 123 First-Year Audio Recording 3
• MUSTC 243 Tech Music Theory 6
• MUSTC 273 Advanced Electronic Music Production III
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development

Program Advisor

• Matthew Jorgensen, Rm 807

Program Information

• Length of Program: 91 Credits
• Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
• Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Careers & Opportunities

• The rapid development of recent technology continues to create growth in the MIDI music production industry. Graduates are hired as electronic music producers/technicians, jingle writers and multimedia producers.
• Potential employers include: The majority of electronic music technicians work on a freelance or independent contractor basis.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

• Per Quarter
  • WA-Resident: $126.47 (1 credit), $632.35 (5 credits), $1,387.14 (12 credits)
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen, On Campus: $246.49 (1 credit), $1,232.45 (5 credits), $2,487.04 (12 credits)
  • Non-WA resident, Non-US citizen: $327.01 (1 credit), $1,635.05 (5 credits), $3,408.94 (12 credits)
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, Online Only: $144.67 (1 credit), $723.35 (5 credits), $1,571.08 (12 credits)

Additional Program Fees

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

Ways to pay for school

• Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.