Program: Music Audio Technology AAS - Academic Plan - Arapahoe Community College

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Total Credits = 60

This Associate of Applied Science degree in Music Audio Technology prepares students for entry-level employment as an audio technician, and to provide supplemental training for persons currently employed in this occupation. The content includes, but is not limited to: computer music software applications, audio recording/production, and live sound engineering.

This program may transfer to other colleges or universities and apply toward a bachelor’s degree. Contact the ACC Advising Office or a Faculty Advisor in the music department for details.

Program Outcomes

Prepare and present a musical performance.
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of music theory.
Display a fundamental level of music history.
Effectively utilize signal processing.
Demonstrate proficience at mixing multi-track sound.

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)

Year 1 - Fall

MAT 1240 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 4 Credits
MUS 1010 - Music Theory I 3 Credits
MUS 1012 - Ear Training and Sight-Singing I Lab 1 Credit

Year 1 - Spring

MUS 1008 - Principles of Acoustics 3 Credits
MUS 1011 - Music Theory II 3 Credits
MUS 1013 - Ear Training and Sight-Singing II Lab 1 Credit

Year 1 - Summer

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Major Elective

~Recommended Elective(s)~
MUS 1041 - Private Instruction (Specify) 1-2 Credits
MUS 1051 - Ensemble I 1 Credit

Year 2 - Fall

MUS 1063 - Music Audio Production I 3 Credits
MUS 1031 - Music Class I 2 Credits
MUS 1061 - Computer Music Applications I 3 Credits

Year 2 - Spring

MUS 1062 - Computer Music Applications II 3 Credits
MUS 1064 - Music Audio Production II 3 Credits
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits

Year 2 - Summer

COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication:GT-SS3 3 Credits

Major Elective

~Recommended Elective(s)~
MUS 1041 - Private Instruction (Specify) 1-2 Credits
MUS 2067 - Music Marketing Strategies 3 Credits

Year 3 - Fall

MUS 2041 - Private Instruction 1-2 Credits
MUS 1067 - Music Business I 3 Credits

Core Music Choice

~Choose One Course~
MUS 1021 - Music History Medival thru Classical: GT-AH1 3 Credits
MUS 1022 - Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present: GT-AH1 3 Credits
MUS 1025 - History of Jazz: GT-AH1 3 Credits

Year 3 - Spring

MUS 2084 - Internship 1 Credit
MUS 2060 - The Business of Live Music Performance 3 Credits
MUS 2065 - Live Audio Engineering 3 Credits

Notes

*This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
Course availability is subject to change.
In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
Major Elective: Select 3 credits from MUS 1041 , MUS 1042 , MUS 2042 , MUS 1051 , MUS 1052 , MUS 2067 .
Recommended courses are listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) or the Music Audio Technology Department for additional elective recommendations.
Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.