MUS31A - Fundamental Recording Techniques I
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: MUS 5 or MUS 6 or equivalent skills.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS31A is an introduction to audio and recording. In this class students learn about audio theory, digital audio, signal flow, microphones, equalizers and editing and mixing in a DAW. (8 week course)
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 31B - Fundamental Recording Techniques II
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 31A or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS31B is a continuation of MUS31A. In this class students learn about dynamic effects (compressors, limiters, gates), time-based effects (reverbs, delays), mastering, and more advanced routing, mixing and editing in a DAW. (8 week course)
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 31LS Live Sound Production
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 31B or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS31LS explores all aspects of Live Sound. Students will study and learn techniques used to set up and successfully run and manage live sound reinforcement systems. (8 weeks course)
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 31SP Studio Production
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 31B or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS31SP is our most advanced recording course, in which students utilize skills learned to fully produce musical projects including multi-track recording, editing, timing/pitch correction and mastering. (8 weeks course)
MUS 31TS Theatrical Sound Production
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 31LS.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS31TS explores live sound reinforcement for theaters and sound design for theatrical performances. Students will learn to use QLab software to trigger audio cues. (8 weeks course)
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 57A Music and Computers I: Digital Music Production
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: MUS 5 or MUS 6 or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS57A covers MIDI sequencing in a DAW, utilizing and programming virtual instruments and effects. Students will complete various music production projects in their DAW. (8 weeks course)
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 57B Music and Computers II: Electronic Music Composition
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 57A or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
In MUS57B students study styles of electronic music composition, sound design, synthesis, sampling techniques, and performance.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 57NS Music and Computers III: Music Notation and Scoring
1.5 units; 1.5 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 57A or MUS 57B or equivalent experience.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS57NS students learn to use software music notation, including entering notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics, expressions, exporting parts and scores, drum notation, and editing playback styles and software instruments.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.
MUS 7 Music Synthesis, Sampling, and Electronic Music
3 units; 3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Laboratory
Recommended Preparation: MUS 5 or MUS 6 or equivalent skills.
Repeatability: May be taken a total of 1 time.
MUS7 covers the use of synthesizers and digital sampling in the composition of electronic music. Topics include: analog synthesis, digital synthesis, digital sampling, sample editing, digital processing, MIDI and electronic music composition, including hands-on experience for individual projects.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.