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Scoring, Music Production and Sound Design Certificate

For more information on this program contact music@fullcoll.edu

PROGRAM CODE: 2C45410

The Scoring, Music Production, and Sound Design Certificate is a rigorous, four-semester program designed for students committed to creating original music in contemporary genres. This 16-unit certificate program immerses students in music production within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment alongside peers in film, video game, and television production. Tailored for students with demonstrated skills in music production (evaluated through a portfolio), the program ensures participants stay current with industry-standard tools and techniques used in music, video, and gaming. Throughout the course, students will focus on composing music for multimedia applications and explore the intricacies of sound design. Each course requires a grade of C or better to fulfill certificate requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Required Course (16 units):
MUS 108 F	Introduction to Music Technology	2
MUS 110 F	Electronic Music I: Beginning Music Production	3
MUS 112 F	The Music Business	2
MUS 119 F	History of Rock Music	3
MUS 291 F	Electronic Music II - Intermediate Music Production	3
MUS 292 F	Electronic Music III - Advanced Music Production	3
Total Units		16

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Produce music in a variety of genres using virtual instruments and digital audio workstations.

Outcome 2: Evaluate and examine the importance of Music and Sounds in order to enhance the information communicated by visual media and application and apply the findings to musical cues.

Outcome 3: Compose and create Music using a sample library within a digital audio workstation as well as creating sampled instruments for the cues.

Outcome 4: Create a Music Video, Dance Video or Short Film and create post production and music for it or collaborate with other students in the program.

Outcome 5: Design, write and create a cue or pieces of interactive music for a Video Game.

Outcome 6: Produce a demo reel (edit, mix, and master) and publish it to social media.

Outcome 7: Create and compose a short orchestral cue based on a historical music genre.

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DISCLAIMER: 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.