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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies program offers students an opportunity to receive training on industry-standard equipment. Students learn the concepts and theory associated with recording arts technologies while applying them in lab settings appropriate to their skill levels. Students completing the Audio Production program will gain the knowledge base, competency, and confidence they need to enter the commercial music marketplace. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available. MC, PV
Track I - Audio Production: GC, PC, SC
Track II - Sound Design: GC, PC, SC
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying to MCC:
- Academic Career
- Credit
- Degree/Certificate Type
- Career and Technical Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Audio Production Technologies (CCL)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5334
- Total Credits Required
- 36–37
- Catalog Year
- 2019-2020
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Audio Production Technologies program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this program. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
$40,991 Show expanded career information for Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
$47,153 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by placement tests and completion of 100-200 level course pre-/corequisites and program prerequisites.
- Students may be required to successfully complete a College Success Course (CPD150 or CPD/AAA115) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | RC | 3 | ||
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | RC | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC192 or MUC145 |
Electronic Music II or Recording Studio Business Operations | RC | 2–3 | ||
| MUC109 | Music Business: Merchandising and the Law | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA |
Studio Music Recording II | RC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Recording and Mass Media | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC122 or MTC120 or TCM120 |
Sound Design I or Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video or Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC222 or MTC220 or TCM220 |
Sound Design II or Advanced Sound Design for Film and Video or Advanced Sound Design for Film and Video | RC | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC194 or MUC292 |
Introduction To Audio Mixing Techniques or Sound Design III | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC297AA | Music Internship | RC | 1 |
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Program Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- COM = Oral Communication
- CR = Critical Reading
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FE = Free Elective
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- NS = Natural Science
- PP = Program Prerequisite
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- RC = Required Courses
- RE = Restricted Electives
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
View MCCCD’s program website for the Certificate of Completion in Audio Production Technologies (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=108462).
Other Versions
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
| Catalog Year | Effective Dates |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Current |
| 2018-2019 | 5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019 |