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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
- 2018-2019
Career Opportunities
This pathway map can lead to a variety of different occupations and industries. Below is a sampling of some of the possible positions and Arizona-based salaries related to this pathway map. Some of the opportunities presented below may require either a bachelor degree or a post-graduate level education.
| Occupation / Title | Annual Median Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $38,690 | |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $39,780 | |
| Salary information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2017. | ||
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 should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | |||||
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | RC | 3 | ||
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I | RC | 3 | ||
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-12 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | |||||
| 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 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video or Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video | RC | 3 | ||
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | |||||
| 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
- Critical Rdg = Critical Reading
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Arts and Design
- Mathematics = Mathematics
- NS = Natural Science
- Oral Comm = Oral Communication
- PP = Program Prerequisite
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- 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).
* Salary information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2017.