The commercial music – media composition associate in art degree is composed of core music and technology courses that provide both a conceptual foundation in music theory and a technical foundation in a digital audio workstation to record, sequence, and mix music. Graduates of the commercial music – media composition program are prepared for many facets of the music and entertainment industries. Students create a portfolio of diverse compositions that demonstrate competency for such careers as film composer, music editor, film arranger, orchestrator, and more. Graduates can also transfer to four-year universities to prepare for careers at major and independent record labels, motion picture studios, music production companies, music publishing companies, and music libraries.

To earn an associate in art degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however the units are only counted once.

Resultados de aprendizaje del programa

- Produce recorded music projects.

- Demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music industry.

- Apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes used in the protection of intellectual property rights.

- Demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical and historical.

- Mix live performances in a variety of genres.

- Create a portfolio of original compositions for various ensembles/media.

Careers Opportunities:

- Film composer

- Music editor

- Film arranger

- Orchestrator

- Major and independent record labels

- Motion picture studios

- Music production companies

- Music publishing companies

- Music libraries