2013-2014 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2013-2014 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Music Technology

The Music Technology program offers courses for students who wish to earn a certificate or associate degree in music or music technology or who plan on transferring as a music major to a four-year institution. Students are encouraged to take part in performance opportunities for both music and non-music majors. Employment opportunities in the area of music technology include audio recording, sound reinforcement, music business, MIDI music systems, and songwriting.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Stephen Torok

Dean: Jonathan Fohrman

Department: Music

Office: Building OC4700, 760.795.6816

Full-Time Faculty

Christy Coobatis
Dan Siegel

Associate in Arts Degree

Audio Recording Production

Students may earn the above-named associate degree by completing a certificate of achievement and the general education courses required for the Associate in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees). Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written education plan for the specific degree or certificate they wish to earn.

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement

Audio Recording Production

This certificate prepares students for jobs in the field of audio recording and production. The curriculum includes in-depth study of recording arts from general study to production of a final product suitable for presentation within a portfolio. Students learn all aspects of the process from the perspective of a recording engineer to that of a performer.

Music Technology Core Coursework
MTEC 110	Recording Arts I	2
MTEC 111	Recording Arts II	2
MTEC 120	Digital Audio Production I	2
MTEC 130	MIDI	2
MTEC 150	Audio Equipment Maintenance	2
MTEC 210	Recording Arts III	2
MTEC 211	Recording Arts IV	2
MTEC 220	Digital Audio Production II	2
Music Theory and Performance Training:		4
MUS 100	Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 120	Piano I
or MUS 121	Piano II
or MUS 130	Guitar I
or MUS 131	Guitar II
or MUS 141	Vocal Fundamentals
or MUS 161	Masterworks Chorale
Choose one course from the following:		3
MUS 260	Songwriting I
MTEC 160	Business of Music I
Select at least three units from the following courses: ^*		3
MTEC 292	Internship Studies
MTEC 299	Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total Units		26

* MTEC 292 and MTEC 299 - Certificate requires the student take a minimum of three units from any combination of MTEC 292 (.5-3 units) and MTEC 299 (1-4 units) for the required elective.

Certificate of Achievement

Business of Music

This program begins with the fundamentals of intellectual property and contract law and expands to the strategies of exploitation of creative works in today's marketplace. Students who complete the Business of Music program can apply their skills to professional positions in all facets of the entertainment industry.

Required courses:
MUS 115	History and Appreciation of Western Music	3
or MUS 115H	History and Appreciation of Western Music (Honors)
or MUS 116	A Survey of World Music
MTEC 160	Business of Music I	3
MTEC 260	Business of Music II	2
Business Electives - Select nine units from the following:		9
BUS 130	Small Business Management
BUS 131	Management Principles
BUS 136	Human Relations in Business
BUS 140	Legal Environment of Business
BUS 140H	Legal Environment of Business (Honors)
BUS 170	Entrepreneur I
BUS 171	Entrepreneur II
Internship - Select two units from the following:		2
MUS 292	Internship Studies
MTEC 292	Internship Studies
Total Units		19

Certificate of Achievement

Live Performance Audio

This certificate prepares students for jobs in the field of sound reinforcement and live sound production. The curriculum represents a range of course work that encompasses the technical and performance aspects of concert presentations. Areas of focus include public address (PA) system operation and maintenance, stage lighting/stagecraft, and concert production. Students study basic performance skills to understand sound reinforcement from both the engineer's and the performer's perspective.

Music Technology Core Courses:
MTEC 110	Recording Arts I	2
MTEC 111	Recording Arts II	2
MTEC 130	MIDI	2
MTEC 140	Sound Reinforcement I	2
MTEC 141	Sound Reinforcement II	2
MTEC 150	Audio Equipment Maintenance	2
DRAM 141	Stage Lighting	3
DRAM 256	Stagecraft	3
Performance (choose one course from the following):		1
MUS 120	Piano I
MUS 130	Guitar I
MUS 141	Vocal Fundamentals
Choose one course from the following:		3
MUS 100	Introduction to Music Theory
MUS 114	History of Rock and Roll
MUS 115	History and Appreciation of Western Music
MUS 115H	History and Appreciation of Western Music (Honors)
MUS 119	Jazz History
MUS 119H	Jazz History (Honors)
Choose three units from the following courses: ^*		3
MTEC 292	Internship Studies
MTEC 299	Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total Units		25

* MTEC 292 or MTEC 299 - Certificate requires a minimum of three units from any combination of MTEC 292 (.5-3 units) and MTEC 299 (1-4 units).

Certificate of Proficiency

Digital Audio

This certificate is designed to expose students to concepts, tools, and procedures in the world of digital audio. Upon completion, students will be able to perform and complete data acquisition, editing, and production of basic audio presentations, and they will be oriented for utilization of digital audio software in the recording studio.

Required courses:
MUS 100	Introduction to Music Theory	3
MUS 120	Piano I	1
MTEC 110	Recording Arts I	2
MTEC 120	Digital Audio Production I	2
MTEC 130	MIDI	2
MTEC 150	Audio Equipment Maintenance	2
Select at least 3 elective units from the following:		3
MTEC 292	Internship Studies
MTEC 298	Directed Study in Music Technology
MTEC 299	Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total Units		15

Certificate of Proficiency

Music Technology

The Music Technology Certificate is designed to provide concepts and application of principles needed to successfully operate and maintain audio equipment. The curricula ranges from the recording studio to stage and touring. Upon successful completion a student will possess skills necessary for employment as an audio technician, producer, engineer and music products salesperson.

Required courses:
DRAM 141	Stage Lighting	3
MTEC 110	Recording Arts I	2
MTEC 120	Digital Audio Production I	2
MTEC 130	MIDI	2
MTEC 140	Sound Reinforcement I	2
MTEC 150	Audio Equipment Maintenance	2
Select three elective units from the following:		3
MTEC 292	Internship Studies
MTEC 298	Directed Study in Music Technology
MTEC 299	Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total Units		16

Certificate of Proficiency

Performance Technician

This certificate introduces students to necessary skills for successful work in a theatrical arena that serves multimedia events. Students are required to take part in the technical as well as the performance aspects of both musical and theatrical performances. Courses focus on performance venue production.

Required courses:
MUS 100	Introduction to Music Theory	3
MTEC 110	Recording Arts I	2
MTEC 130	MIDI	2
MTEC 150	Audio Equipment Maintenance	2
DRAM 141	Stage Lighting	3
DRAM 256	Stagecraft	3
DRAM 270	Rehearsal and Performance - Technical Theatre ^*	2
Total Units		17

* A maximum of 2 units may be applied to this certificate.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2013, spring 2014, and summer 2014 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area. This subject-area designator is followed by the official course number and a descriptive title. The next lines indicate the course's unit value; prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, and limitations on enrollment if they exist; CSU/UC credit acceptance; and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place restrictions on enrollment. Most of these restrictions prevent students from duplicating course work. Others specify something the student must do prior to enrolling in a course, such as audition or obtain special approval. Some enrollment limitations restrict the number of units a student can earn within a group of similar courses.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

Some course descriptions are followed by a C-ID number. The purpose of C-ID numbers is to identify comparable courses within the California community college system. When a course has a C-ID number, students can be assured the course will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing the same C-ID designation at another community college.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

MTEC 110: Recording Arts I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This first in a sequence of four recording-arts courses provides an overview of recording music technology. It introduces the physics of sound and covers sound processing equipment, microphones, and recording-studio logistics. (Formerly MUS 181).

MTEC 111: Recording Arts II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This second course in a recording arts sequence continues the introduction to recording music technology begun in MUS 181. It covers multi-track recording and management procedures. Students utilize the recording studio to fulfill specific assignments. (Formerly MUS 182).

MTEC 120: Digital Audio Production I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course provides a survey of various software, hardware, and procedures involved with digital audio presentations. Specific subject areas include audio component identification and system integration. Course work includes the Avid Pro Tools 101 Certification test. (Formerly MUS 198).

MTEC 130: MIDI

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This survey course explores the full range of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) capable software equipment and associated production techniques for music composition, performance, and recording. Students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in MTEC 120 qualify for Avid Pro Tools 110 testing upon successful completion of MTEC 130. (Formerly MUS 183.)

MTEC 140: Sound Reinforcement I

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course is an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include theory and application of individual sound system components such as microphones, mixers, effects, and speaker systems. Students will apply principles to concert situations throughout the semester. (Formerly MUS 185).

MTEC 141: Sound Reinforcement II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 140.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course covers advanced topics in sound system design, stage management/organization, and sound checks. Topics include troubleshooting and repair, live concert recording, and live concert interfacing with MIDI and video systems. The lab presents field opportunities for students to apply knowledge in concert situations. (Formerly MUS 186.)

MTEC 150: Audio Equipment Maintenance

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in DRAM 192.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course introduces audio maintenance, calibration, and minor repair as well electronic building tips as they pertain to music and theatre. Students learn basic electronic principles and how they relate to matching audio components in various system design applications for recording and sound reinforcement. Topics include impedance matching, power rating, and parallel and series type wiring as well as hands-on work with basic electronic maintenance/repair kits. The course emphasizes safety issues with electricity. (Formerly MUS 192/DRAM 192.)

MTEC 160: Business of Music I

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1005.00)

This course explores the essential topics that every music professional should be knowledgeable about, including the essence of intellectual property, copyright law, publishing administration, performing rights organizations, recording contracts, and artist representation. These concepts are then applied to the artist attempting to navigate the landscape of the current music business. (Formerly MUS 286.)

MTEC 210: Recording Arts III

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This third in a four-course sequence provides an in-depth technical and applied study of recording techniques covered in the previous recording arts courses. Topics include effects and dynamics processing and complex routing used in the context of the multi-track recording and mixdown. Students work within a group and utilize studio time to complete assignments. (Formerly MUS 281).

MTEC 211: Recording Arts IV

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 210.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This fourth and final course in the recording arts technology sequence involves technical, personnel, and musical elements for final production of commercial music projects. Students individually organize and complete an outlined production of a workforce-ready product in a multi-track recording facility. (Formerly MUS 282).

MTEC 220: Digital Audio Production II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 120.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)

This course provides a hands-on, programmed study and application of Pro Tools and related audio software. Specific subject areas include system organization and logic, software operation, hardware configuration, and advanced editing and production procedures. Course work includes the Avid Pro Tools 201 Certification test. (Formerly MUS 199).

MTEC 260: Business of Music II

Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 160.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours. (1005.00)

This second in a two course series covers music distribution, licensing, synchronization, marketing, and promotion in today's changing marketplace. Students learn effective methods for submitting creative works for representation as well as how to create a business strategy for an independent record release, with the ultimate goal of deriving income from music sales and publishing sources. (Formerly MUS 287.)

MTEC 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.

MTEC 296: Topics in Music Technology

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1005.00)

This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Music Technology that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule.

MTEC 298: Directed Study in Music Technology

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours
Laboratory 6 hours
Laboratory 6 hours. (1005.00)

This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement.

MTEC 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. (Formerly MUS 299.)