Program Overview
The Audio Arts degree at Mt. San Antonio College equips students with the technical, creative, and business skills for careers in audio production, engineering, and management across various industries. The program emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and the application of advanced audio systems and techniques to develop high-quality audio productions for recordings, live events, and multimedia. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in fields such as music, film, TV, radio, and event management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Audio Arts degree is designed to provide students with the conceptual, technical, and creative skills needed for employment in audio-related roles across various industries. These industries include music, film, TV, radio, animation, gaming, theater, event management, theme parks, commercial installations, and integrated systems. The program focuses on audio production, engineering, and business for recordings, live events, and multimedia.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Collaborate effectively in the development of high-quality audio productions.
- Lead and manage complex audio productions.
- Develop audio productions for specific purposes in various settings.
- Analyze and critique audio productions within their historical and cultural context.
- Analyze emerging technology and industry developments for strategic decision-making.
- Operate advanced audio systems in recording, live, and multimedia environments.
- Apply technical knowledge and skills to develop high-quality audio productions.
- Apply creative audio techniques to develop effective audio productions.
Outline:
- Required Courses:
- MUSA 100 - Fundamentals of Audio Technology (3 units)
- MUSA 110 - Acoustics for Audio Production (3 units)
- MUSA 120 - Electronic Music (3 units)
- MUSA 130 - Business of Audio Production (3 units)
- MUSA 150 - Audio Recording (3 units)
- MUSA 160 - Live Sound Engineering (3 units)
- MUSA 200 - Audio Production (3 units)
- MUSA 210 - Audio for Multimedia (3 units)
- MUSA 220 - Sound Performance and Synthesis (3 units)
- MUSA 250 - Audio Capstone (3 units)
- Required Electives (6 units): Choose 6 units from the following:
- BUSM 66 - Small Business Management
- ELEC 50A - Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
- ELEC 50B - Electronic Circuits (AC)
- MUS 110A - Music Fundamentals for Musicians
- MUSA 230 - Songwriting
- MUSA 299 - Work Experience in Audio Arts
- R-TV 01 - Introduction to Electronic Media
- R-TV 11A - Beginning Radio Production
- THTR 14 - Stagecraft
- Plan of Study Grid: The curriculum is outlined across two academic years, with specific courses suggested for each term. The grid provides a suggested sequence for the program.
Careers:
- 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
Other:
- The audio job market is competitive, and position placement is not guaranteed.
- Successful graduates gain competitive skills for entry-level positions.
- The program is offered by the Arts Division at Mt. San Antonio College.
- Students should consult with a counselor or advisor to create an individualized academic plan.
- A petition may be required for the Audio Arts, AS S0434 program.
- Contact information for Mt. San Antonio College is provided.
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