Audio Production Technologies
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Audio Production Technologies offers students hands-on study of audio engineering and related media fields. Students learn and apply the concepts and theories associated with music recording, live sound reinforcement, and sound design. The program is designed to give students foundational knowledge and experience essential in the field of audio production. An embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Audio Production Technologies (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3024
Total credits required
62-71
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Utilize appropriate campus resources, tools, and opportunities to support building connections and achieving individual educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of music and sound.
- Apply audio engineering and/or sound design techniques using current industry standard technologies.
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with diverse clients, colleagues, and organizations.
- Employ basic computer literacy skills to general and audio-specific applications.
- Demonstrate the initiative and ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Demonstrate effective troubleshooting methods in a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, relevant intellectual property laws, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts.
- Critically analyze media for their social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance.
- Using a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry, solve problems within the discipline.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Audio and Video Technicians
$52,900 Show expanded career information for Audio and Video Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
$48,830 Show expanded career information for Broadcast Technicians
Media Technical Directors/Managers
$60,490 Show expanded career information for Media Technical Directors/Managers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- 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 current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM110 is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | 3 | |||
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 | |||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA | Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II | 3 | |||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
| CRE101 or RE | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking or Restricted Electives | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment or In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| MUC194 | Audio Mixing Techniques | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | Mathematics area | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take MAT14+ | 3–6 | ||
| CRE101 or RE | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking or Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 or MUC145 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations | 2–3 | |||
| MUC297AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA | Audio Production Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | 1 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL153 are recommended | HU | 3 | |
| SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | PSY101 is recommended | SB | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC193 | Computer-Based Sound Synthesis | 3 | |||
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III | 3 | |||
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) | 3 | |||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | 3 | |||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | 3 | |||
| MUC289 | Live Sound Reinforcement III | 3 | |||
| MUC292 | Sound Design III | 3 | |||
| MUC295 | Studio Music Recording III | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM110 is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 | |||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | 3 | |||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA | Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL153 are recommended | HU | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC194 | Audio Mixing Techniques | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | Mathematics area | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take MAT14+ | 3–6 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 or MUC145 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations | 2–3 | |||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | PSY101 is recommended | SB | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 | ||
| MUC297AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA | Audio Production Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | 1 | |||
| SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC193 | Computer-Based Sound Synthesis | 3 | |||
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III | 3 | |||
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) | 3 | |||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | 3 | |||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | 3 | |||
| MUC289 | Live Sound Reinforcement III | 3 | |||
| MUC292 | Sound Design III | 3 | |||
| MUC295 | Studio Music Recording III | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=182599).
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