The Digital Music Production Certificate Program
at Santa Ana College
Digital music producers use all sorts of recording technology to produce music to be used in other types of media. These recordings are used on websites, television shows, movies and videogames.
The program provides students with hands on experience and a working knowledge of the creative and technical issue surrounding the production of digital audio and its application and synchronization with other media. Students will study various means of computer assisted digital audio production including sequencing, digital recording, recording studio techniques, mix down and synchronization to video. The business of music as well as current and emerging technologies for web audio design will also be covered. A variety of music electives are available to help students gain experience in other musical skills including instruction on an instrument, ensemble playing, and music theory.
The digital audio facility at the Digital Media Center is an Apple Certified Training Center for Education. On staff, we have instructors certified by Apple to deliver the most current and comprehensive curriculum in Logic software as well as a wide range of other digital audio topics according to Apple training specifications.
At our state of the art facility, we offer the Certificate in Digital Music Production Certificate, a 17 unit program designed to prepare students for work as a computer-assisted audio specialist in a recording studio, audio-visual post production facility, audio project studio, or video game company. This program provides students with hands on experience in a cutting edge, 24-station audio lab with industry standard editing capability. Students develop a working knowledge of the creative and technical issues involved in the production of digital audio and its applications and synchronization with other media.
Required Courses in the Digital Music Production Certificate Program:
Fall Semester:
MUS 142
| Creating Music on the Digital Audio Workstation
| 1
| Normally Scheduled during the first 8 weeks of the Semester.
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MUS 143
| Intermediate Techniques on the Digital Audio Workstation
| 1
| Normally Scheduled in the second 8 weeks of the semester. Prerequisite is MUS142.
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MUS 152
| Beginning Audio Production
| 3
| Offered every semester.
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MUS 147
| Digital Recording Studio Sound
| 2
|
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE FALL. Normally Scheduled in the first 8 weeks of the semester.
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*MUS 153
| VIdeo Game Music and Sound Design
formally (Introduction to Game Audio)
| 2
|
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE FALL. This is the suggested course for the elective requirement. Normally scheduled during the second 8 weeks of the semester. |
Spring Semester:
MUS 111
| Basic Theory and Ear, Training
| 4
| Students who do not read music at all should take at least one piano class (MUS 161) before taking MUS 111.
|
MUS 144
| Projects in Electronic Music
| 2
| Prerequisite is either MUS 142 and 143, or MUS 147. Normally scheduled during the second 8 weeks of the semester.
|
MUS 148
| Digital Music Synchronization to Video
| 2
|
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING. MUS 142 or MUS 147 are recommended before taking this class. Normally scheduled during the second 8 weeks of the semester.
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MUS 149
| The Business of Music
| 2
| ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING.
|
*MUS 190
| Introduction to ProTools
| 1.5
|
ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING. This is the suggested course for the elective requirement. Normally scheduled during the second 8 weeks of the semester.
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*These courses are recommended but not required for your elective. You may also choose 2 electives from the list below:
MUS 109
| Reading and Making Music
| 2
|
MUS 112
| Music Theory and Musicianship II
| 4
|
MUS 121
| Beginning Voice
| 1
|
MUS 122
| Intermediate Voice
| 1
|
MUS 123
| Advanced Voice
| 1
|
MUS 124
| Advanced Vocal Production and Repertoire
| 1
|
MUS 140
| Instrumental Methods for Winds and Percussion
| 1
|
MUS 146
| Digital Recording Studio Techniques I
| 2
|
MUS 161
| Class Piano I
| 1
|
MUS 162
| Class Piano II
| 1
|
MUS 163
| Class Piano III
| 1
|
MUS 164A
| Intermediate Piano Repertoire I
| 1
|
MUS 164B
| Intermediate Piano Repertoire II
| 1
|
MUS 173
| Beginning Rhythms in Percussions and Drums
| 1
|
MUS 178
| Mariachi | 1 |
MUS 185
| Beginning Classical Guitar
| 1
|
MUS 186
| Intermediate Classical Guitar
| 1
|
MUS 187
| Advanced Classical Guitar
| 1
|
MUS 188
| Advanced Classical Guitar Technique and Repertoire | 1
|
ENTR 120
| Introduction to Working as a Freelance Independent Contractor
| 1
|
Job Opportunities
For more information, contact:
Brian Kehlenbach
Kehlenbach_Brian@sac.edu
John Marr
Marr_John@sac.edu
