The Commercial Music – Performance certificate of achievement consistsof comprehensive curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation inmusic theory, composition, performance, technology, production, and business.This program offers a unique blend of the art of music and the discipline ofbusiness. Students can participate in traditional music courses such asindividual applied music lessons and performing ensembles, while immersingthemselves in music technology. Graduates of the Commercial Music – Performancedegree may move into all facets of the music and entertainment industries.
To earn the certificate ofachievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a “C”grade or higher.
Unduplicated Headcount | Projected Annual FTES | Annual Completers | |||||
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Year 1 | FA | 81.04 | SP | 73.23 | Year 1 | 15.5* | 5 |
Year 2 | FA | 71.97 | SP | 70.69 | Year 2 | 15.5* | 5 |
The goal of the Commercial Music – Performance certificate program provide students with a comprehensive curriculum including education in music theory, composition, performance, technology, production, and business. DVC has a robust Music Industry Studies (commercial music) program, as well as a transfer program. This new program blends these two in a way that is responsive to changes in the art of music and the discipline of business. Graduates of the Commercial Music – Performance degree may move into all facets of the music and entertainment industries.
required courses:
MUSIC-122 Theory and Musicianship I 4
MUSX-120 Live Sound 3
MUSX-124 Introduction to Music Production andMulti-Track Recording 3
MUSX-172 Introduction to Electronic Music andMIDI 3
MUSX-174 Introduction to Music Technology and ProTools 3
MUSX-181 Introduction to the MusicIndustry 3
MUSX-182 Songwriting I 3
plus at least 14 units from:
MUSIC-100 Applied Studio 1-4
MUSIC-101 Beginning Guitar 1
MUSIC-103 Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSIC-108 Rock Theory and Improvisation I 1
MUSIC-109 Live Music Production and StagecraftI 1
MUSIC-127 Jazz Theory and Improvisation 2
MUSIC-128 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II 2
MUSIC-135 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1-4
MUSIC-136 Jazz Ensemble 1-4
MUSIC-137 Jazz Combos 1-4
MUSIC-150 Beginning Piano I 1
MUSIC-151 Beginning Piano II 1
MUSIC-152 Jazz Piano 1-4
MUSIC-162 Concert Choir 1-4
MUSIC-166 Chamber Singers 1-4
MUSIC-168 Percussion Ensemble 1-4
MUSIC-170 Applied Voice 1-4
MUSIC-171 Jazz and Popular Voice 1-4
MUSIC-179 Intermediate Applied Voice 1-4
MUSIC-208 Rock Theory and Improvisation II 1
MUSIC-209 Live Music Production and Stagecraft II 1
MUSIC-250 Intermediate Piano I 1
MUSIC-251 Intermediate Piano II 1
MUSIC-256 Pedagogy for Studio Music Teachers 1
MUSX-183 Artist Development in the Music Industry 3
MUSX-282 Songwriting II 3
total minimum units 36
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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MUSIC-122 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | 1 |
MUSX-172 | Introduction to Electronic Music and MIDI | 3 | 1 |
MUSX-181 | Introduction to the Music Industry | 3 | 1 |
MUSX-120 | Live Sound | 3 | 1 |
MUSX-124 | Introduction to Music Production and Multi-Track Recording | 3 | 1 |
MUSX-174 | Introduction to Music Technology and Pro Tools | 3 | 1 |
MUSX-182 | Songwriting I | 3 | 1 |
Electives (see above) | 14 | 2 |
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