Audio Arts (AS Degree S0434)
Arts Division
Degree S0434
The Audio Arts degree provides students with conceptual, technical, and creative skills necessary for employment in audio-related positions in a variety of industries. These industries include, but are not limited to, music, film, TV, radio, animation, gaming, theater, event management, theme parks, commercial installations, and integrated systems. The program provides training in audio production, engineering, and business for recordings, live events, and multimedia.
Students who successfully complete the Associate's of Science program will be able to:
- Collaborate effectively in the development of high-quality audio productions.
- Lead and manage complex audio productions.
- Develop audio productions for a specified purpose in a variety of settings.
- Analyze and critique audio productions in their historical and cultural context.
- Analyze emerging technology and industry developments to make strategic decisions.
- Operate advanced audio systems in recording, live, and multimedia settings.
- Apply technical knowledge and skills to the development of high-quality audio productions.
- Apply creative audio techniques to the development of effective audio productions.
While the audio job market is competitive and position placement is in no way guaranteed, successful graduates will gain competitive skills necessary for pursuing entry-level employment as a (n):
- Producer or director
- Studio, mix, or live sound engineer
- Sound designer or arranger
- Sound editor
- Entertainer or performer
- Audio and video equipment technician
- Media and communication worker
- Communication equipment operator
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSA 100 | Fundamentals of Audio Technology | 3 |
| MUSA 110 | Acoustics for Audio Production | 3 |
| MUSA 120 | Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUSA 130 | Business of Audio Production | 3 |
| MUSA 150 | Audio Recording | 3 |
| MUSA 160 | Live Sound Engineering | 3 |
| MUSA 200 | Audio Production | 3 |
| MUSA 210 | Audio for Multimedia | 3 |
| MUSA 220 | Sound Performance and Synthesis | 3 |
| MUSA 250 | Audio Capstone | 3 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Select 6 units from the following | 6 | |
| Small Business Management | ||
| Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC) | ||
| Electronic Circuits (AC) | ||
| Music Fundamentals for Musicians | ||
| Songwriting | ||
| Work Experience in Audio Arts | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Media | ||
| Beginning Radio Production | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSA 100 | Fundamentals of Audio Technology | 3 |
| MUSA 110 | Acoustics for Audio Production | 3 |
| MUSA 120 | Electronic Music | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| MUSA 100, 110, 120 must be taken together 0 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MUSA 150 | Audio Recording | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| MUSA 160 | Live Sound Engineering | 3 |
| MUSA 200 | Audio Production | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| based on career interest: refer to notes based on career interest: refer to notes | ||
| 6 elective units 6 | ||
| BUSM 66 OR ELEC 50A OR ELEC 50B OR MUS 110A OR MUSA 230 OR MUSA 299 OR R-TV 01 OR R-TV 11A OR THTR 14 3 | ||
| Units | 9.5 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| A/AS ARTS | 3 | |
| C1Arts: select one from MUS 12-MUS 110 0 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| MUSA 130 | Business of Audio Production | 3 |
| MUSA 210 | Audio for Multimedia | 3 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 5 |
| based on career interest: refer to notes based on career interest: refer to notes | ||
| BUSM 66 OR ELEC 50A OR ELEC 50B OR MUS 110A OR MUSA 230 OR R-TV 01 OR R-TV 11A OR THTR 14 3 | ||
| Units | 11 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| MUSA 220 | Sound Performance and Synthesis | 3 |
| MUSA 250 | Audio Capstone | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Audio Arts, AS S0434 4 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 61.5 | |
