Music Production [2050]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Dr. Jesse Clark
941-752-5591
CarneyP@SCF.edu

Program Goal

The A.S. in Music Production will provide a degree pathway for students toward careers in the contemporary music industry, including the areas of studio recording, concert sound and stage reinforcement, music production, and music business. Students will learn technical recording skills and foundational skills in musicianship towards a well-rounded degree in both the art and science of music production in many genres. Potential career paths include live sound production, studio music production, film and video sound production, gaming sound production, audio video specialist, music theater tech, digital music production, studio management, music production in advertising and television, studio technician, or concert technician. This program may appeal to a wide scope of students interested in careers in the music industry. It is not dependent on a specific genre of music for coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficient music instrument skills that meet music studio knowledge expectations in the professional workforce.
Create music or sound as a prompted response to market demands in advertising, film, podcasting, music video, video games, or live stage.
Demonstrate and apply detailed listening skills drawn from historical precedents in music.
Create a portfolio of music compositions for multiple fields using professional music production standards in formal structure, audio mixing, sound quality, and aesthetics.
Apply professional standards in studio conduct, collaboration, microphone placement, music notation, signal flow, acoustics, and equipment management towards the successful completion of a creative project.
Apply critical thinking, planning, budgeting, and evaluation to the production process for live, virtual, and recorded music projects.
Demonstrate technical acoustic knowledge and common work practices required for employment in various music production related fields.
Demonstrate knowledge of copyright, music clearance, and contracts.
Demonstrate knowledge of employability and management skills including interview, resume, cover letter, portfolio development, Gantt chart, and work habits.
Identify the benefits and risks of entrepreneurship and small business management.

Program Entrance Requirements

Acceptance and admission to State College of Florida is required. Students with little music experience may be required to take MUT 1001 Fundamentals of Music before being admitted into the degree program.

*All entering students must take a placement test in Music Theory. Students who pass the placement test should enroll in MUT 1111 and MUT 1241 . All other students must take the Music Fundamentals course MUT 1111. Please contact the Director of Theory/Keyboard Studies for additional information.

General Education Courses

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Category A, Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences Choose from Category A, Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science choose from Category A, Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Core Courses

MUS 1550 - Music Technology (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 1620 - Sound and Stage (3 Credit Hours)
MUC 2000 - Introduction to Songwriting (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 2661 - Sound Recording (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 2630 - Sound for Media (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 2602 - Collaborative Music Production and Recording Studio Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 2004 - Introduction to Music Business (3 Credit Hours) or MUL 2380 - Popular & Jazz Music in America (3 Credit Hours)
MUM 2600 - Professional Digital Audio Workstation (2 Credit Hours)
MUM 2609 - Advanced Music Studio Production (3 Credit Hours)
MUN 2004 - Commercial Music Ensemble (0-3 Credit Hours) (*ensemble must be taken for 2 credits in Program core) for additional credit options, see Ensemble Electives.
MUM 2949 - Music Production Internship (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 31

Music Theory & Aural Theory

MUT 1111 - Music Theory I (3 Credit Hours)
MUT 1241 - Aural Theory I (1 Credit Hour)
MUT 1112 - Music Theory II (3 Credit Hours)
MUT 1242 - Aural Theory II (1 Credit Hour)

Subtotal Credit Hours:8

Applied Prep and/or Applied Lessons

Any instrument or voice offered by SCF for applied lesson instruction may be studied in this degree path. Students may study any instrument/voice for a completion of 4 credits in applied or applied prep lessons, including the option of taking applied music composition for 2 credits towards the completion of 4 credit hours total.

Choose Two of any of the following: MUC, MVB, MVK, MVP, MVS, MVV, or MVW

Subtotal Credit Hours: 4

Ensemble Electives

Ensembles may be taken for 0-3 credit hours, students enrolled in the A.S. in Music Production degree must complete two semesters for a total of at least 2 credits towards ensembles.

MUN 1310 - Concert Choir I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1340 - Chamber Choir Ensembles I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1640 - Music Theatre Ensemble I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1210 - College Orchestra I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1120 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1710 - Jazz Ensemble I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1711 - Jazz Combo I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 1480 - Guitar Ensemble I (1 Credit Hour)
MUN 2004 - Commercial Music Ensemble (0-3 Credit Hours) Or
Choose two MUN (1 Credit Hour)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 2

Recital Hour

Participation in Recital Hour each Semester (repeat 2x total)

MUS 1010L - Student Recital Attendance (0 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note(s)

There are no specific skills needed to participate in the program, though grade minimum of “C” in all classes will be required to advance in the course pathway towards the successful completion of the degree.

*Class Piano should track along with Theory semesters. However, students may exempt one or more semesters of Class Piano by examination. Please contact the Director of Theory/Keyboard Studies for additional information. A student whose principal instrument is piano, or organ is not required to take class piano.

Degree Pathway

Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp