(Code 061-601)

The interdisciplinary curriculum of the Recording Arts Certificate addresses diverse interests in both sound and technology.  It offers a foundation in musicianship, design, and recording technology, and opportunities for students to pursue specific interests in areas of composition, design, music history, physics of sound or business.  The program includes required and elective courses, and at least one internship.  Applications are available through the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.  Acceptance into the program may be limited due to available resources, internships, and needs of the program.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Eighteen semester credits, including:
Required:
MUSI 309	Electronic Music 1, 2	2-3
or MUSI 217	Topics in Sound Recording
MUSI 317	Sound Technology Principles	3
MUSI 498	Music Internship	3
Electives to be selected from the following:
CJ 241	Audio and Video Production Process
MATH 307	Mathematics and Music
MATH 313	Digital Signal Processing
MUSI 102	Fundamentals of Music
MUSI 139	Music Theory Fundamentals
MUSI 150	Beginning Composition
MUSI 217	Topics in Sound Recording 2
or MUSI 309	Electronic Music
MUSI 225	Global Traditions in Music
MUSI 325	Orchestration
PHYS 308	Science of Musical Sound
MUSI 112	History of Rock and Pop
MUSI 326	Songwriting Seminar
MUSI 327	Sound Technology Principles II

¹

Students may take MUSI 309 or  MUSI 217 to fulfill this requirement.

²

MUSI 217 and MUSI 309 may not be used to fulfill both requirements and electives.

Note: A maximum of three credits from the certificate can count to the major. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Record sound with diverse variables, including both live and studio contexts.
• Mix and edit sound with digital recording software.
• Explain basic principles of acoustics and sound.