Music Creative Technologies Associate of Fine Arts

Program Overview:

The purpose of the Music Creative Technologies Program is to provide the first two years of experience for transfer to many music institutions for careers which may include: (1) Recording Engineering, (2) Live Sound Engineer/Production, (3) Sound Design for TV, Film, and Video Games, (4) Music Production for TV, Film, and Video Games, (5) Audio Production for Live Sporting Events and Broadcast.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Music Creative Technologies program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to read and write musical notation on their primary instrument.
• Demonstrate an understanding of music from diverse time periods, belief systems, cultures, and genders.
• Perform music as a contributing member of a large and small ensemble and demonstrate the ability to prepare all aspects of performance.
• Create original music and media compositions in a wide range of genres using contemporary tools.
• Operate contemporary equipment for both live and studio settings, incorporating musical concepts.

Additional Information:

This AFA degree will transfer to the following designated baccalaureate degree majors:

• Metro State University – Individualized Studies, BA or BAS

MUSIC CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AFA

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTSS (33 CREDITS)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION (7 CREDITS)

• COMM 1114 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr)
• ENGL 1117 – Reading and Writing Critically I (4 cr)

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (3 CREDITS) Credits from MnTC Goal 3

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING (3 CREDITS) Credits from MnTC Goal 4

GOAL 5: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING (3 CREDITS) Credits from MnTC Goal 5

GOAL 6: HUMANITIES AND THE FINE ARTS (14 CREDITS)

• MUSC 1001 – Music Fundamentals (3 cr)

Select 4 credits from the following:

• MUSC 1301 – Concert Choir (1 cr)
• MUSC 1302 – Concert Band I (1 cr)
• MUSC 1321 – Aires (1 cr)
• MUSC 1322 – Contemporary Ensembles (1 cr)
• MUSC 1340 – World Drum Ensemble (1 cr)

• MUSC 1401 – Beginning Class Piano (3 cr)
• MUSC 1501 – Musicianship I (4 cr)

GOAL 8: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE (3 CREDITS)

• MUSC 1231 – Introduction to World Music (3 cr)

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 CREDITS)

• MUSC 1005 – Live Sound Production (3 cr)
• MUSC 1460 – Piano Lessons (1 cr)
• MUSC 1502 – Musicianship II (4 cr)
• MUSC 1621 – Audio Production I (3 cr)
• MUSC 1622 – Audio Production II (3 cr)

Select 4 credits of your Primary Instrument:

• MUSC 1440 – Guitar/Bass Lessons (1 cr)
• MUSC 1450 – Voice Lessons (1 cr)
• MUSC 1470 – Woodwind Lessons (1 cr)
• MUSC 1480 – Brass Lessons (1 cr)
• MUSC 1490 – Percussion Lessons (1 cr)

PROGRAM ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS)

Choose a minimum of 9 credits from the following:

• MUSC 1002 – Music, Video, Lights I (3 cr)
• MUSC 1003 – Music, Video, Lights II (3 cr)
• MUSC 1421 – Beginning Class Voice (3 cr)
• MUSC 1431 – Beginning Guitar Class (3 cr)
• MUSC 1601 – Electronic Music Composition I (3 cr)
• MUSC 1602 – Electronic Music Composition II (2 cr)
• MUSC 2501 – Musicianship III (3 cr)
• MUSC 2502 – Musicianship IV (3 cr)
• MUSC 2601 – Studio Problems (3 cr)
• COMM 1110 – Introduction to Mass Communication (3 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 – Fall (15 CREDITS) ENGL 1117, MUSC 1001, MUSC 13xx (Goal 6), MUSC 14xx (Primary Instrument), MUSC 1401, MUSC 1621
• Semester 2 – Spring (15 CREDITS)COMM 1114, Elective, MUSC 1231, MUSC 13xx (Goal 6), MUSC 14xx (Primary Instrument), MUSC 1460, MUSCH 1622
• Semester 3 – Fall (15 CREDITS)Elective, MnTC Goal 5, MUSC 1005, MUSC 1501, MUSC 13xx (Goal 6), MUSC 14xx (Primary Instrument),
• Semester 4 – Spring (15 CREDITS)Elective, MnTC Goal 3, MnTC Goal 4, MUSC 13xx (Goal 6), MUSC 14xx (Primary Instrument), MUSC 1502

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions