Commercial Music, Certificate
The Commercial Music Certificate is designed to give students foundational knowledge for entrance into a number of music-related employment fields. Students can use this certificate as a first credentialed step toward a Music Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A. degree or as an additional credential that complements their primary course of study.
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic music theory, including reading treble & bass clef notation, key & time signatures, intervals, and basic music terms.
- Create and perform acoustic/electro-acoustic music with technical facility and expressive musicianship.
- Demonstrate proficiency in digital audio workstations and related hardware used in the audio field for music, theatre, dance, film, video, or multi-media productions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of small business operation (e.g. recording studio, teaching studio, musical performance services, etc.)
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| MUS-143 | Aural Skills I | 1 credit |
| MUS-176 | Intro to Audio Recording Techniques | 3 credits |
| MUS-201 | Theory of Music I | 3 credits |
MUA-
| Applied Lessons (Level I) | 1 credit |
Music Ensemble-
| Select one ensemble course (Level 1) | 1 credit |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
First Year Spring
| MUS-144 | Aural Skills II | 1 credit |
| MUS-175 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 credits |
| MUS-202 | Theory of Music II | 3 credits |
MUA-
| Applied Lessons (Level II) | 1 credit |
Music Ensemble-
| Select one ensemble course (Level II) | 1 credit |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Program Requirements (18 Credits)
Requirements List
MUA-
| Applied Lessons - select two Applied Instrument or Voice courses (level I and II) | 2-4 credits |
Music Ensembles-
| Select two Ensemble courses (level I and II) | 2 credits |
| MUS-143 | Aural Skills I | 1 credit |
| MUS-144 | Aural Skills II | 1 credit |
| MUS-175 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 credits |
| MUS-176 | Intro to Audio Recording Techniques | 3 credits |
| MUS-201 | Theory of Music I | 3 credits |
| MUS-202 | Theory of Music II | 3 credits |
Music Ensembles
Restricted Electives (6 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business Organization and Management | 3 credits |
| ENT-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 credits |
| ENT-106 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 credits |
| MGT-104 | Marketing | 3 credits |
| MGT-214 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
Certificate Requirements (24 Credits)