Music Recording/Production Certificate

Program Code: 2C08420

The Music Recording/Production Certificate is designed as a four semester program to provide the technical skills and theoretical background for a career in the music recording/music production field. The certificate requires a total of 31-32 units of required courses and restricted electives with a minimum grade of "C" in each course taken.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Understand and apply signal flow of the Recording Process on a real analog recording console as well as in a DAW. Outcome 2: Write music in a variety of musical genres and is able to record individual components of his or her compositions.

Required Courses:

Units:25

Introduction to Music Technology

Electronic Music I: Beginning Music Production

The Music Business

Music Appreciation or

History of Rock Music

Recording Lab I: Beginning Techniques

Recording Studio III: Advanced Techniques

Electronic Music II: Intermediate Music Production

Electronic Music III: Advanced Music Production

Restricted Electives:

Units:6-7

Music Fundamentals or

Introduction to Music Theory

Beginning Musicianship and

Harmony I

Recording Techniques Workshop for Performers

DISCLAIMER: Data on this page was extracted from the official college catalog on 06/07/2017 and is subject to change. Any student interested in matriculating through the certificate and/or degree program should cross reference the data found on this page against the official catalog and/or meet with a campus counselor.

Areas of Study...

Applied Program

The Applied Music Program provides students the opportunity to study privately with Fullerton College music faculty in their particular applied music discipline. Students receive one-on-one instruction and are expected to perform in a recital situation each semester.

Choral Studies

Under the direction of Professor Nicola Bertoni, the Fullerton College Choral Studies Program has garnered a national reputation for excellence in performance and the training of future music educators throughout the state.

General Education

For both the non-major and the major alike, the Music general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of music-making and music-study.

Guitar Studies

The Guitar Studies program at Fullerton College offers opportunities for everyone from the beginner who wants to learn the basics to the more advanced player who wants to further their skills and knowledge.

Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music Program offers a wide variety of ensembles in various styles for student performance. Students in these ensembles benefit from the direction of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty while also developing critical performance skills required at four-year institutions.

Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies at Fullerton College is coordinated by Professor Bruce Babad (Instrumental) and Professor Jamie Shew (Vocal).We offer many courses and ensembles for instrumentalists and vocalists within the program to study and perform songs from the vast, rich tradition and evolution of jazz music.

Music Technology

Fullerton College is on the forefront of teaching the latest tools of the trade and offer classes in Electronic Music Production, Film Scoring, Recording using Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live. Third party certifications are available for Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.