The purpose of this program is to meet the training and experience needs of new college students, current industry professionals and artists who work with recording equipment, recording studios, and music technology equipment. The program also includes a robust emphasis on musicianship, including one year of music theory, lessons and performance experience. This AAS degree covers essential skills used in the audio world and provides hands on experience with state-of-the-art hardware and software. The experience and skills will allow graduates to more easily attain positions in the industry or assist them in starting their own small businesses. The foundation of musicianship and music theory will also allow motivated graduates to further their studies at a number of universities and colleges that offer music technology or electronic music undergraduate degrees, such as University of Oregon and Bushnell University.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 17,970
- Resident Tuition: $ 12,522*
- Technology Fees: $ 1,170
- General Student Fees: $ 813**
- Online Course Fee: $ 30
- Books / Materials: $1,200 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $2,235 (Music, Music Tech and Individual Music Lessons Fees)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Utilize MIDI networks and MIDI sequencers
PLO 2 - Utilize software and hardware for recording, editing, and processing music and audio for commercial and artistic purposes
PLO 3 - Communicate using technical vocabulary associated with MIDI, audio, and synthesis of sound
PLO 4 - Select appropriate microphones, preamplifiers, and other outboard signal processors for various recording techniques and microphone placement
PLO 5 - Analyze audio recordings in terms of frequency, stereo field, phase cancellation, and dynamic range
PLO 6 - Engineer and produce high quality recording sessions for music, advertising, voiceovers, video and film soundtracks, and other types of projects
PLO 7 - Do creative work through working with deadlines and scheduling time with clients and artists
PLO 8 - Apply knowledge of music theory and musicianship using keyboards, and/or other instruments, in the context of music making and/or the recording studio
Admissions
A Music Theory Placement Assessment is required prior to enrolling in Program Core Courses: https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/arts-and-communications/music/music-theory-assessment
Connect with the Performing Arts Department for more information: https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/academic-departments/arts-and-humanities-division/performing-arts-department
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
| | Or | |
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 107 | Audio Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MUS 109 | Audio Engineering 2 | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Audio Engineering 3 | 3 |
| MUS 111 | Music Theory 1 (First Term) | 4 |
| MUS 112 | Music Theory 1 (Second Term) | 4 |
| MUS 113 | Music Theory 1 (Third Term) | 4 |
| MUS 114 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (First Term) | 2 |
| MUS 115 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (Second Term) | 2 |
| MUS 116 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (Third Term) | 2 |
| MUS 118 | Music Technology MIDI/Audio 1 | 3 |
| MUS 119 | Music Technology MIDI/Audio 2 | 3 |
| MUS 127 | Keyboard Skills 1 (First Term) | 2 |
| MUS 128 | Keyboard Skills 1 (Second Term) | 2 |
| MUS 129 | Keyboard Skills 1 (Third Term) | 2 |
| MUS 131 | Group Piano | 2 |
Complete 12 credits from the following:
Note: each course is repeatable up to 12 credits. Complete any combination.
Music Lessons
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted. Group Lessons accepts a Pass.
Individual Lessons - complete 3 credits over 3 terms
• Choose from any MUP 100 or MUP 200 level courses
Group Lessons/Individual Lessons - complete 3-4 credits
• Choose from Group Lessons (courses listed below), Individual Lessons
(MUP 100/MUP 200), or any combination of both
MUP: see Footnote 4.
MUS 134/137/138: see Footnote 5.
Electives
Program Electives
Complete 13 credits from the following list:
| MUL 120 | Audio Production | 4 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 281 | Personal Finance | 4 |
| BT 165 | Introduction to the Accounting Cycle | 4 |
| MUS 103 | Songwriting Techniques and Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MUS 134 | Group Voice | 2 |
| MUS 137 | Group Guitar | 2 |
| MUS 138 | Group Guitar 2 | 2 |
| MUS 161 | Jazz Improvisation: Instrumental | 2 |
| MUS 201 | Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History | 3 |
| MUS 202 | Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History | 3 |
| MUS 203 | Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History | 3 |
| MUS 205 | Introduction to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS 211 | Music Theory 2: (First Term) | 3 |
| MUS 212 | Music Theory 2 (Second Term) | 3 |
| MUS 213 | Music Theory 2 (Third Term) | 3 |
| MUS 214 | Keyboard Skills 2 (First Term) | 2 |
| MUS 215 | Keyboard Skills 2 (Second Term) | 2 |
| MUS 216 | Keyboard Skills 2 (Third Term) | 2 |
| MUS 224 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (First Term) | 2 |
| MUS 225 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (Second Term) | 2 |
| MUS 226 | Sight-reading and Ear Training (Third Term) | 2 |
| MUS 260 | History of Hip-Hop and Rap Music | 3 |
| MUS 264 | Roots of Rock (Roots-1963) | 4 |
| MUS 265 | Golden Age of Rock & Roll (1964-1974) | 4 |
| MUS 266 | Rockin' the New Millennium (1974-2006) | 4 |
| MUS 268 | History of Electronic Music | 3 |
Recommended: MUL 120, BA 101, BA 281, BT 165.
Electives: See Footnote 5.
Open Electives
Complete any course(s) 100-level or higher to reach 90 total credits for the program.
Footnotes
1 – Any writing above WR 115 is also accepted
2 – Any math above MTH 060 is also accepted
3 – Depending on music theory placement, some students may skip MUS 101 and MUS 131 and replace with 5 credits of Electives from list
4 – MUP courses (100- and 200-level): limited to 6 credits applied towards the degree
5 – MUS 134, MUS 137, and MUS 138: limited to 6 credits each applied towards the degree. There’s a 12-credit (in any combination of the three) limitation overall
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