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. Areas of focus include audio recording and production, digital audio for media, sound reinforcement, and music business principles.
Contact Information
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Chair: Dan Siegel Dean: Jonathan Fohrman |
Department: Music Office: Building OC4700, 760.795.6844 |
Full-Time Faculty
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Christy Coobatis Dan Siegel |
Associate Degree
Associate in Arts Degree
Music Technology
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.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to teach methods to use current technologies to create a high-quality musical presentation suitable for broadcast and live sound within a given timeline.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to work within a group to produce an audio recording and live sound presentation using audio equipment, such as mixers, audio recorders, signal processors, patch bays, and microphones.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to choose, position, and configure microphones and preamplifiers to accurately capture, store, amplify and distribute audio.
Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
Music Technology
This certificate prepares students for jobs in the field of audio recording, production, and audio in live performance presentations. 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.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to use current technologies to create a high-quality musical presentation suitable for broadcast and live sound within a given timeline.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to work both individually and within a group to produce an audio recording and live sound presentation using audio equipment, such as mixers, audio recorders, signal processors, patch bays, and microphones meeting current industry standards.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to deliver the completed audio presentation within current, commonly accepted distribution methods such as fixed-media movable storage (e.g., flash drive, disks) or mainstream Internet delivery sites (e.g., Dropbox, Youtube, Vimeo, and Facebook).
| Music Technology Core Course Work | ||
| MTEC 110 | Recording Arts I | 2 |
| MTEC 111 | Recording Arts II | 2 |
| MTEC 120 | Digital Audio Production I | 2 |
| MTEC 130 | MIDI | 2 |
| MTEC 140 | Sound Reinforcement I | 2 |
| MTEC 141 | Sound Reinforcement II | 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 |
| MTEC 230 | Electronic Music and Sound Design II | 2 |
| Music Theory and Performance Training: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| 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 | |
or MTEC 105 | Music Notation | |
| Piano II | ||
| Guitar I | ||
| Guitar II | ||
| Vocal Fundamentals | ||
| Masterworks Chorale | ||
| Music Notation | ||
| Select one course from the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Business of Music I | ||
| Songwriting | ||
| Select at least one course from the following courses for a minimum of two units: | 2-3 | |
| Internship Studies | ||
| Occupational Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Business Promotion | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| C++ Programming | ||
| Advanced C++ Programming | ||
| Computer Applications | ||
| Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems | ||
| Social Media for Business | ||
| Technology, the Individual, and Society | ||
| Voice and Diction | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Media Design 1: Production | ||
| Web Design 1: Fundamentals | ||
| Animation and Interactivity | ||
| Video 1: Production | ||
| Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques | ||
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Total Units | 29-31 | |
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.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property laws as they specifically apply to the music industry.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to understand the process of affiliation with the appropriate organizations for the registration and collection of copyright royalties.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret contracts and terminology specifically found in the entertainment industry.
| Required courses: | ||
| MUS 115 | Introduction to Western Music | 3 |
| 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 | |
| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | ||
| Management Principles | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Legal Environment of Business (Honors) | ||
| Internship - Select two units from the following: | 2 | |
| Internship Studies | ||
| Internship Studies | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
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.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to achieve proficiency in various aspects of music technology such as equipment setup, procurement, and application.
| Required courses: | ||
| DRAM 141 | Stage Lighting | 2-3 |
| or MTEC 105 | Music Notation | |
| 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 | |
| Internship Studies | ||
| Directed Study in Music Technology | ||
| Occupational Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| Total Units | 15-16 | |
How to Read Course Descriptions
For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available at http://www.miracosta.edu/governance/coursesandprograms/courseoutlines.html.
Courses
MTEC 105: Music Notation
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 100.
Advisory: MTEC 120, MTEC 130, MUS 120, MUS 130, or MUS 141.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course provides training in the use of music notation software for the preparation of professional-quality musical scores. It reviews the basic elements of music theory as well as the historical development and standardization of notation.
MTEC 110: Recording Arts I
Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This first in a sequence of four recording arts courses presents an introductory overview of the audio production process. Topics include the physics of sound, transducers, audio processors, and recording-studio logistics.
MTEC 111: Recording Arts II
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This is the second in a series of four courses designed as the study of the theory and application of methods and tools in the field of recording arts and audio production.
MTEC 120: Digital Audio Production I
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 110.
Advisory: MTEC 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is a survey of the various procedures and technology used in contemporary audio production in the digital domain. Course work includes the Avid Pro Tools 101 Certification Test.
MTEC 130: MIDI
Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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.
MTEC 140: Sound Reinforcement I
Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include theory and application of individual sound system components, such as microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers. Students apply principles to concert situations throughout the semester.
MTEC 141: Sound Reinforcement II
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 140.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
MTEC 150: Audio Equipment Maintenance
Units: 2
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in DRAM 192.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
MTEC 160: Business of Music I
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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.
MTEC 210: Recording Arts III
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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 within a given timeline.
MTEC 211: Recording Arts IV
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 210.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
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)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course is an in-depth study of advanced digital audio production techniques in the Avid Pro Tools software environment. Specific subject areas include system setup, multi-track recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and the synchronization of audio with video. Course work includes the Avid Pro Tools 110, and 201 certification tests.
MTEC 230: Electronic Music and Sound Design II
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 130.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides an in-depth study and application of computer generated and controlled sound devices within the current MIDI standard as defined by the MIDI Manufacturer's Association. Topics include the MIDI data stream and current specification, sound synthesis, networked MIDI systems, programming sound and stage control parameters, advanced music sequencer operation, and editing. Students program integrated MIDI systems for music composition, recording, and performance.
MTEC 260: Business of Music II
Units: 2
Prerequisites: MTEC 160.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours. (1005.00)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
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
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
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)
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
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)
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
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
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
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.
