Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007
Music Degree (SAC 0316)
The associate degree curriculum in music is formulated to meet
the needs of the student who wishes to make music the major subject of
concentration. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares a student to
move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate
degree, and then into careers in public and private teaching, professional
performance areas, church music, music therapy, recreational music,
composition, arranging and orchestration, and music copying.
Major requirements for the associate in arts degree:
| Course | Units |
| *Ensemble, 1 unit required for each of 4 semesters | 1-1-1-1 |
| **Applied Music, 1 course required for each of 4 semesters | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 111, Basic Theory & Ear Training | 4 |
| Music 112, Theory 2 | 4 |
| Music 114AB, Musicianship | 1-1 |
| Music 142, Creating Music with MIDI (1) | |
| OR | 1 or 2 |
| Music 146, Digital Recording Studio Techniques I (2) | |
| Music 211, Music History & Literature | 3 |
| Music 213, Theory 3 | 3 |
| Music 214, Theory 4 | 3 |
|
TOTAL | 28-29 |
| *The ensemble course units may be chosen from: | |
| Music 132, The Jazz Singers | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 134, Vocal Jazz Workshop | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 135, Concert Chorale | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 136, Collegiate Choir | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 137, Chamber Choir | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 141, Instrumental Ensembles | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 171, Concert Band | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 172, Woodwind Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 174, Percussion Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 175, Jazz Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 176, Jazz Band | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 177, Latin Jazz Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 178, Mariachi | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 181, Chamber Orchestra | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 189, Guitar Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 241, Chamber Music Ensemble | 1-1-1-1 |
| **The applied music courses may be chosen from: | |
| Music 115ABCD, Applied Music (Private Instruction) | 1-1-1-1 |
| Music 121, Beginning Voice | 1 |
| Music 122, Intermediate Voice | 1 |
| Music 123, Advanced Voice | 1 |
| Music 124, Advanced Vocal Production & Repertoire | 1 |
| Music 140, Instrumental Methods for Winds and Percussion | 1 |
| Music 161, Class Piano 1 | 1 |
| Music 162, Class Piano 2 | 1 |
| Music 163, Class Piano 3 | 1 |
| Music 164A, Intermediate Piano | 1 |
| Music 168, Stylistic Interpretation of Piano Repertoire | 1 |
| Music 169, Harmonization at the Keyboard | 1 |
| Music 173, Beginning Rhythms in Percussion & Drums | 1 |
| Music 179, Technique Studies for Pianists | 1 |
| Music 180, String Methods | 1 |
| Music 185, Beginning Classical Guitar | 1 |
| Music 186, Intermediate Classical Guitar | 1 |
| Music 187, Advanced Classical Guitar | 1 |
| Music 188, Advanced Classical Guitar Technique & Repertoire | 1 |
| Music 215ABCD, Applied Music (Advanced Private Instruction) | 1-1-1-1 |
Electives may be selected from: Music *N09, 011, 034AB, 047AB,
061, 071, 098, 101 or 101H, 102 or 102H, 103, 110, 113AB, 140, 143, 144, 151,
152, 160AB, 164B, 165, 198, 216,217.
*Courses which have an “N” preceding the number may be
required for the major, but are not applicable to the 60 units required for the
degree.
Digital Music Production Certificate (SAC 2390)
The Digital Music Production Certificate is intended for students
with an interest in creating musical products with the aid of current computer
technology. Career opportunities in this area include:
• audio technician in a studio
• audio specialist for web design
• independent audio technician in a project studio
• audio technician/music specialist in a video post-production unit or company
• retail specialist in a music store
• music producer/composer for film, TV, radio
• audio specialist for a computer game company
The program provides students with hands on experience and a
working knowledge of the creative and technical issue surrounding the
production of digital audio and its application and synchronization with other
media. Students will study various means of computer assisted digital audio
production including sequencing, digital recording, recording studio
techniques, mixdown and synchronization to video. The business of music as well
as current and emerging technologies for web audio design will also be covered.
A variety of music electives are available to help students gain experience in
other musical skills including instruction on an instrument, ensemble playing,
and music theory.
Requirements for the certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Music 111, Basic Theory & Ear, Training | 4 |
| Music 142, Creating Music with MIDI | 1 |
| Music 143, Intermediate Techniques of MIDI Sequencing | 1 |
| Music 144, Projects in Electronic Music | 1 |
| Music 146, Digital Recording Studio Techniques I | 2 |
| Music 147, Digital Recording Studio Techniques II | 2 |
| Music 148, Digital Music Synchronization to Video | 2 |
| Music 149, The Business of Music | 2 |
| Plus 2 units from the elective list below | 2 |
|
TOTAL | 17 |
Electives may be chosen from the following courses:
Music 011, 035A, 035B, 047A, 047B, 112, 121, 122, 123, 124, 140, 150, 161, 162,
163, 164A, 164B, 165, 170, 173, 185, 186, 187, 188, 190,218.
Music-Digital Media Post-Production Certificate (SAC 2591)
The Digital Post-Production Certificate provides an
inter-disciplinary approach to the editing and manipulation of digital media.
This integrated sequence of classes addresses the various aspects of digital
media as they continue to converge into an all-encompassing discipline. Skill
areas include digital media for print, web, music, audio, video, DVD production
and animation. Students learn standard, state-of-the-art equipment and software
for the industry and also become well versed in related business issues for
freelancers as well as staff editors. This course of study is intended for
students who have taken classes or have experience in the areas of digital
design, digital music recording and/or video editing and would like to learn
how all the pieces fit together for a career in multimedia post production.
Requirements for the certificate:
| Courses | Units |
| Art 162, Digital Design with Photoshop-I* | 3 |
| Music 148, Digital Music Synchronization to Multimedia* | 2 |
| Music 202, Introduction to Digital Post Production* | |
| OR | |
| Art 202, Introduction to Digital Post Production* | 3 |
| OR | |
| Television/Video Communications 202, Introduction to | |
| Digital Post Production* | |
| Television/Video Communications 112, Video Editing & Post Production* | 3 |
| Television/Video Communications 165, DVD Authoring* | 3 |
| Television/Video Communications 267, Digital Media Professional Practice* | |
| OR | |
| Art 267, Digital Media Professional Practice* | 3 |
| OR | |
| Business 267, Digital Media Professional Practice* | |
|
TOTAL | 17 |
*These classes have either prerequisites or recommended preparation. Please see the course catalog for details.
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