Audio Producer
Associates Degree Program

Become a complete
Master
with a wide range
of
Knowledge
and Skills
so you can
make a living
Doing what you Love

 

 

 


Programs Overview

Audio Recording and Production
Certificate Program


Audio Producer Certificate Program

Music Business Certificate Program

Audio for Media Certificate Program

Digital Composition Certificate Program


Sound Healing & Therapy Certificate Program

Associate Degree Program

Schedule of Classes

Tuition

Instructors

Administration
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Enrollment Application




DEGREE CURRICULUM



Classes are normally 3-4 days/nights per week. Day Classes are normally from 10 AM - 1:00 PM or 2-5 PM; Night classes 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Lab time is scheduled in six hour slots - 10 AM - 4 PM (day classes); 6 PM - Midnight (night classes)

Schedule Breakdown
The Degree program consists of 4 semesters.
Everyone normally starts with the
Audio Recording and Production Certificate Program for Semester 1.
You then choose 3 of the other five Certificate Programs below.

COURSES
HOURS
UNITS
Semester 1 - Audio Recording Certificate Program
AR200 Instrument Proficiency (Voice and Piano)
AR100L Audio Production Labs
General Education
GE101 The Technology of Digital Audio Mixing Production
GE110 The Art of Digital Audio Mixing and Production
GE120 Music Theory

33
66

33
33
33


2
2

2
2
2

Semester 2
GE130 Basic Computers and Career Development
Elective Program (below)

33
198

2
13
Semester 3
GE140 History and Art of Producing
Elective Program (below)

33
198

2
13
Semester 4
JB101 Externship
Elective Program (below)

45
198

1
13
TOTAL
903
57

 

Elective Programs
(Choose 3 of the following for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Semesters)

COURSES
Hrs
Units
MB101 Small Business Management
MB140 Record Company Operations
MB150 Artist Management
MB200 Marketing & Distribution
MB250 Legal Aspects
MB100L Music Business Labs
33
33
33
33
33
33
2
2
2
2
2
1

TOTAL
198
11
COURSES
Hrs
Units
AP210 Audio Mixing & Production
AP220 Advanced Audio Technology
AP250 Music Theory for Producers
AP260 Advanced Voice and Piano
AP200L Audio Production Labs
33
33
33
33
66
2
2
2
2
2

TOTAL
198
10

 

 

COURSES
Hrs
Units
DC101 Digital Composer's Tools
DC200 Synthesis and Sampling
DC300 AdvMusicTheory,Composition
DC350 Arranging and Programming
DC100L Digital Audio Production Labs

33
33
33
33
66

2
2
2
2
2
TOTAL
198
10

 

COURSES
Hrs
Units
AM101 Audio for Film and TV 1
AM150 Audio for Film and TV 2
AM200 Audio for the Internet
AM250 Audio for Video Games
AM100L Digital Production Labs
33
33
33
33
66
2
2
2
2
2

TOTAL
198
10

 

 

COURSES
Hrs
Units
SH101 Sound Therapy Overview
SH150 Structure of Body, Mind, Spirit
SH200 Inner Sound Awareness and Transformation
SH230 Natural Acoustic Instruments
SH250 Sound, Consciousness and Spirituality
SH100L Sound Healing Labs

42
6

12
45

54
18

2


1
3

3

TOTAL
198
9

 

Size
To insure personal attention the class is limited to 30 people.

Program Objectives
In the Associate Degree Program each student will:

  • Develop strong learning skills that build the confidence needed to face professional and personal challenges, and to master continually changing media technologies.
  • Gain first hand knowledge from industry professionals on production techniques, music business, and the state of the Industry.
  • Learn to perform critical analysis of various styles of recordings, mixes and productions.
  • Gain an understanding of style preferences, and aesthetic values of different musical cultures and an awareness of the historical development of recording styles.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of computers and their uses in audio production environments.
  • Develop skills in the playing and performance of various musical instruments.
  • Become proficient in the use of time code and the equipment used in audio for video production.
  • Acquire a proficiency in the use and creation of media used on the World Wide Web.
  • Gain a broad overview of the field of audio and opportunities available in related industries.
  • Create a portfolio of work which will include music recordings, electronic music projects, audio for video projects, and materials created for the World Wide Web.

Degree
An Associates Degree approved by the State of California will be conferred upon completion. The Degree Program requires 903 hours or 57 units for completion.


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Audio Recording and Production Certificate Program Curriculum
(1st Semester of Degree Program)

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