MUST 101 Introduction to Music Technology Advisory
READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the basics of music technology, focused on basic acoustics, digital audio, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), and MIDI sequencing and notation software. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects in areas such as digital audio, music notation, and MIDI sequencing.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 115 Songwriting and Arranging I
Prerequisite: MUS 103 and MUST 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the process of songwriting. Songs will be analyzed on chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics. Original compositions and performances are expected from all students.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 116 Songwriting and Arranging II
Prerequisite: MUST 115 or MUS 104
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to further their knowledge of the process of songwriting and arranging. Complex songs and advanced song forms will be analyzed on chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics. Additional emphasis on the creation of lead sheets as well as the proper presentation of a score and parts for strings and horn sections. Original compositions, recordings, and performances are expected from all students.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 121 Electronic Music I
Prerequisite: MUST 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to gain an understanding of the processes and tools available to the modern electronic musician. While using the most up-to-date software, learn to record, arrange, mix, produce, and polish your music. Topics include synthesis, sampling, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing. Compositions are expected of students utilizing electronic music techniques.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 122 Electronic Music II
Prerequisite: MUST 121
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to continue the study of concepts and techniques needed to compose electronic music and is recommended for students who intend to pursue music professionally. Various types of synthesis including software analog synthesis and virtual analog synthesis will be studied. Software that will be used in the course may include Logic Pro and Ableton Live. Sequencing, recording via studio software, notating compositions and creating music for video games and animation, dance, and theatre will be the primary focus of the course.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 123 Electronic Music III
Prerequisite: MUST 122
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the advanced electronic music student who wants to continue the study of concepts and techniques needed to compose electronic music and is recommended for students who intend to pursue music professionally. Assignments in the course will include scoring music to animation and motion picture scenes. Advanced notation techniques including full score and individual parts will also be covered.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 141 Recording Studio I
Prerequisite: MUST 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to learn to make high-quality recordings using a wide array of tools and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) sound recording, editing, and mixing processes through hands-on experience. Students will collaborate to produce recordings within several musical genres.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 142 Recording Studio II
Prerequisite: MUST 141
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who will continue the study of recording studio techniques, signal flow using an analog console, and advanced ensemble microphone techniques. Students will also create a portfolio of work demonstrating their recording knowledge.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 145 Live Sound Reinforcement I
Prerequisite: MUST 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who seeks an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include basic sound system theory and its application. It also covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 146 Live Sound Reinforcement II
Prerequisite: MUS 145
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the student who seeks to further their knowledge in live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include professional communication with musicians, intermediate sound system theory and its application. It also covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
MUST 151 History of Electronic Music
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate assessment;
ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is a survey course designed for the student who seeks an introduction to Electronic Music. Beginning with the European and American avant-garde, this course will trace the roots and routes of electronic music through Jamaican Dub, Chicago House, Detroit Techno, Bronx Hip-hop, and UK Rave to name a few. Analysis of musical style and the relationship to particular technologies will accompany our examination of various genres in their social and cultural contexts.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
