Commercial Music (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/music/
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The Associate of Arts in Music: Commercial Music provides students with the training necessary to seek employment in fields related to the music industry in production, publishing, songwriting, composing, and promotion.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic keyboard proficiency by playing required assignments in piano and musicianship classes.
- Demonstrate proficiency with music technology software by completing assigned projects each semester of enrollment in commercial music classes.
- Describe copyright, publishing, and income streams associated with the music business
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 110 | Music Technology Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| MUS 112 | Piano I | 2.0 |
| MUS 113 | Piano II | 2.0 |
| MUS 135 | This Business of Music | 3.0 |
| MUS 144A | Synthesizer Techniques | 2.5 |
| MUS 144B | Electronic Music Production | 2.5 |
| MUS 144C | Multi-Channel Audio for Media | 2.5 |
| MUS 146A | Recording Techniques | 2.5 |
| MUS 146B | Mixing Techniques | 2.5 |
| MUS 146C | Post-Production for Media | 2.5 |
| MUS 156 | Contemporary Music Notation | 2.5 |
| MUS 180 | Music Theory/Musicianship I | 4.0 |
| MUS 181 | Music Theory/Musicianship II | 4.0 |
| Total Units | 35.5 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2) Complete the General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.