Music: Computer Music Performance (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/music/
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Computer Music Performance Certificate will prepare students to design and implement computer systems suitable for live electronic music performance. Students will also train on performing live with these systems and incorporate improvisation to their productions. This 17.5-unit certificate will train students how to develop computer performance rigs for a variety of environments such as solo performances, backing tracks for an ensemble, outdoor venues, and performance halls. Students will engage in creating professional audio solutions for these environments while integrating their experience with audio hardware and software systems.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Execute editing and mixing skills with music technology software through assigned projects
- Explain terminology and language of computer functions used for live performance
- Explain copyright, publishing, and income streams associated with the music business
- Perform essential music notation skills to create lead sheets and charts for music performance
- Operate and manage professional audio equipment deployed in indoor and outdoor performance venues.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 110 | Music Technology Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| MUS 135 | This Business of Music | 3.0 |
| MUS 142A | Computer Music Production | 3.0 |
| MUS 142B | Computer Music Performance | 3.0 |
| MUS 155 | Music Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| MUS 156 | Contemporary Music Notation | 2.5 |
| Total Units | 17.5 | |