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Audio Production Technology
Audio Production Technology
Certificate and Degree Program
Mesa Community College has developed an innovative curriculum designed to
prepare highly qualified individuals for careers in today's music industry.
The program provides an Associate in Applied Science Degree (67 credits) or
a Certificate of Completion (39 credits). The difference between the two is
the addition of General Education classes studied with the AAS
The Audio Production Technology program is based on a curriculum emphasizing studio recording, live concert sound, digital audio workstations and electronic music. Students will work with industry standard equipment and take responsibility for recording sessions and live music events. To supplement these hands-on technology classes, students will take classes in Music Business, Music Theory and Aural Perception. Additionally, MCC is a leader in providing opportunities for visually impaired students to learn electronic music production.
Students can earn the APT degree by completing all the required courses listed; a certificate can be obtained by completing just the core classes. Many of the core classes are available during the evening and summer sessions, and most of the general education requirements can also be met through on-line classes at MCC or Rio Salado.
The future of the music business lies with trained professionals, who bring skills and experience with the latest audio production technologies in studio recording, live concert sound, digital audio workstations and electronic music.
The Audio Production Technology Program at Mesa Community College provides a way for students to build their knowledge base, develop their technical skills, and gain real-world experience. The music and business faculty at MCC are comprised of
a rich combination of performing musicians and music business professionals who work
to encourage, motivate and inspire the student whose goal is a career in the music industry.
Andy Seagle
Program Coordinator
Audio Production Technology
Mesa Community College
1833 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Music Office (480) 461-7575
Department Fax (480) 461-7422
Office (480) 461-7273
Mesa Community College
Department of Music
Audio
Production Technology
AAS/CCL
Mesa Community College
Recording Studio
A Maricopa Community College
The Maricopa County Community College
District is an EEO/AA institution.
AAS Degree
CCL Certificate
The listings to the right, outline the core classes and general studies requirements for the AAS Degree and Certificate. Students who intend to transfer to a four- year school must confirm with that school that this program and courses meet their transfer requirements.
Example Two-Year Program
First Semester
Studio I, Live Sound I, Electronic Music I,
Music Business 109, Critical Reading,
English 101
Second Semester
Studio II, Live Sound II, Electronic II,
Music Business 110, English 102,
Com 110
Third Semester
Studio III, Digital Audio I, Music Theory,
Rock Music and Culture,
Physics 101
Fourth Semester
Digital Audio II, Aural Perception,
Jazz and Popular Music, Math 102,
Psychology 101
Students should plan to begin their
Music Internship sometime during the
third or fourth semester...
Audio Production Technology
Certificate and Degree
Program
Core Classes
The following core classes must be completed for either the degree or the certificate: (note: + indicates couse has prerequisites)
MUC 195 Studio Recording I 3 credits
+MUC 196 Studio Recording II 3 credits
+MUC 295 Studio Recording III 3 credits
MUC 197 Live Sound I 3 credits
+MUC 198 Live Sound II 3 credits
MTC 191 Electronic Music I 3 credits
+MTC 192 Electronic Music II 3 credits
+MUC 111 Digital Audio Workstat I 3 credits
+MUC 112 Digital Audio WorkstatII 3 credits
MUC 109 Music Business:
Merchandising and the Law 3 credits
MUC 110 Music Business:
Recording and Mass Media 3 credits
MTC 101 Introduction to Music 3 credits
Theory (or higher)
MTC 103 Intro to Aural Perception 2 credits
(or higher)
+MUC 297AA Music Internship 1 credits
Total Core Class Units: 39 credits
General Studies Classes
To receive the AAS Degree in Audio Production, the student must also complete
the following general studies classes, in
addition to the Core Classes:
Critical Reading: 101 3 credits*
any approved GS course
English: 6 credits
any two approved GS course
Oral Communications: 3 credits
any approved GS course
Mathematics 102 or higher 3 credits
any approved GS course
Social / Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits
any approved GS course
Natural Sciences: 4 credits
any approved GS course
Humanities: 6 credits
any approved GS course
suggested courses:
MHL 140 Survey of Music Literature
MHL 145 Jazz and Popular Music
MHL 153 Rock Music and Culture
Total General Studies Units: 28 credits
* Students can "test out" of the Critical Reading class requirement but will still need 3 elective credits in any approved course.
For more information on General Studies Requirements, see the MCC Catalog section on "Graduation Requirements" for an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Students should plan to meet with their Advisement Counselor to review their courses to confirm that they meet graduation requirements.