Program of Study
Music Technology combines studies of the latest technology with traditional theory, history, and performance courses.
Students gain proficiency in MIDI sequencing, digital audio, music notation, recording techniques, electronics, and business skills. Terra’s music labs feature state-of-the-art equipment, such as ProTools recording systems, 24-channel Mackie mixers, and Kurzweil and Roland synthesizers. The lab includes music and multimedia software, such as ProTools, Finale, Digital Performer, Reason, and more.
This program supports an Electronic Music Ensemble, in which students perform on a variety of electronic instruments. Other ensembles include: the Community Chorus, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Choir, and Guitar Ensemble.
This degree has been arranged so that a transfer into a Bachelors of Music program is achievable.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Demonstrates comprehension of written music theory for the appropriate freshman and sophomore levels.
- Demonstrates comprehension of aural skills for the appropriate freshman levels sophomore levels.
- Utilizes the techniques and fundamental practices of performance skills for appropriate freshman and sophomore levels.
- Produce or create music utilizing computer hardware, software, and other technology equipment.
- Capture live and studio performance utilizing digital recording techniques.
- Demonstrates proficient application of Mixing & Mastering Techniques.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Recording Studio Engineer
- Recording Studio Technical Assistant
- Sound Reinforcement Mixing Engineer
- Audio Recording Specialist
- Audio Engineer
- Sound Engineer
- Record Producer
Associate of Applied Science
Technical Concentration
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MUS 1030 |
Music Technology and Business |
2 |
| MUS 1040 |
Professional Seminar (taken 4 semesters, 1 hour each) |
4 |
| MUS 1210 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUS 1220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUS 1240 |
Aural Skills I |
1 |
| MUS 1250 |
Aural Skills II |
1 |
| MUS 1410 |
Class Piano I |
1 |
| MUS 1420 |
Class Piano II |
1 |
| MUS 17XX |
Applied Music (taken 2 semesters, 2 hours each) |
4 |
| MUS 1820 |
MIDI Sequencing |
3 |
| MUS 1830 |
Digital Audio |
3 |
| MUS 2410 |
Class Piano III |
1 |
| MUS 2420 |
Class Piano IV |
1 |
| MUS 27XX |
Applied Music (taken 2 semesters, 2 hours each) |
4 |
| MUS 2820 |
Recording Techniques |
3 |
MUS Music Ensemble (taken 4 semesters, 1 hour each) 4
Total Technical Credit Hours: 39
Music Technology students planning on transferring to a four-year degree as a junior should take MUS 2210–Music Theory III; MUS 2240–Aural Skills III; MUS 2220–Music Theory IV and/or MUS 2250–Aural Skills IV for a total of 76 credit hours.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| EET 1050 |
Electricity |
3 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1060 |
College Composition II |
3 |
| MTH 1310 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MUS 1200 |
Introduction to Music Technology |
3 |
| MUS 2130 |
History and Literature of Music II |
3 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
†English Elective 3
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 29/31
Total Credit Hours: 68/70
Music Technology students may be asked to take MUS 2110, History and Literature of Music I before entering MUS 2130, History and Literature of Music II.
† See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Liberal Arts and Public Services Division, Building A/Room 202.