Music

AAMajor in Electronic Music

The Electronic Music major combines the areas of music, electronics and computer science, with a primary emphasis on music. The Electronic Music major is designed for students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions; however, upon completion of the Associate degree in this discipline, many individuals start their own electronic music studios, where they record music for videos, films, or individual artists, as well as compose their own music on electronic instruments. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Music expands career opportunities to include performer, producer, recording engineer, and sound engineer. Software companies also hire Electronic Music graduates to develop and test new electronic equipment ranging from synthesizers to software packages.

Carer opportunities include performer, producer, recording engineer, sound designer and sound engineer.


Degree Requirements
Complete General Education and other requirements listed for the Associate degree and

A grade point average of 2.0 units is required for the major courses.

MUS 290	Electronic Music I	3.0 units
MUS 291	Electronic Music II	3.0 units
MUS 292	Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis	3.0 units
MUS 293	Audio for Visual Media	3.0 units

Plus 6 units from the following courses:

MUS 101*	Musicianship I	3.0 units
	AND
MUS 131	Harmony I	3.0 units
	OR
MUS 102	Musicianship II	3.0 units
	AND
MUS 132	Harmony II	3.0 units
	OR
MUS 103	Musicianship III	3.0 units
	AND
MUS 133	Harmony III	3.0 units
	OR
MUS 104	Musicianship IV	3.0 units
	AND
MUS 134	Harmony IV	3.0 units

Plus, select 2 units from the following courses:

MUS 301	Piano I	2.0 unit
MUS 302	Piano II	2.0 unit
MUS 303	Piano III	2.0 unit
MUS 304	Piano IV	2.0 unit

Plus, select 3 units from the following courses:

MUS 202	Music Listening and Enjoyment	3.0 units
MUS 250	World Music	3.0 units
MUS 275	History of Jazz	3.0 units

*Recommended Preparation for MUS 101 is MUS 100: Fundamentals of Music (3.0 units)