The Certificate of Achievement in Music Production is designed for musicians and songwriters who want to develop their creative skills while learning how to use current technologies to make music. This is a hands-on certificate program in which students will be constantly required to make sounds, create music and work on their craft. Housed in the state-of-the-art Chabot College recording studio & technology lab, this program offers a streamlined, efficient pathway for emerging musicians to establish a solid foundation of technical and aesthetic knowledge to begin working in the largely freelance and project-based creative music industry.
The program and curriculum offerings are setup such that only a maximum of 24 students can complete annually. Real world projections are between 14-20 completers total per year for this Certificates of Achievement being submitted for approval.
Worth mentioning here that we have put a great deal of discussion and thought into "right-sizing" the number of program completers relative to the job opportunities available. One of the (many) sins of the for-profit schools that teach these skills has been empty promises of work that has not been there. These empty promises has led, along with a number of other factors, to the closure of many of these expensive, (arguably) predatory for-profit schools (Ex'pressions, SAE, and SF Academy of Arts being the primary examples).
An important factor for the Committee to consider also is the fact that freelance work largely is not counted in the LMI data, and most work in today's music industry (recording, production, artistry) is DIY, independent, freelance work.
We feel strongly that, all things considered, our program has an appropriate place in the larger community, and that we are appropriately sized relative to the number of students who will complete and the opportunities that await them after school. To a large degree, musicians and music professionals make their own opportunities in the professional world through hustle, professionalism, and effective networking, and these are indeed cornerstones of our realistic approach to pedagogy
The Certificate of Achievement in Music Production is to provide opportunity gaining skills necessary to become a competent music produce. To do this, students are introduced to the fundamentals of electronic music production and MIDI sequencing. Learning outcomes of this certificate include principles of synthesis, survey of electronic music instruments and their development, MIDI sequencing, drum machines and beatmaking, and multitrack electronic music production. This provides “on-the-job” experience as students are evaluated through projects which include audio for film and video, theatrical productions, video games, advertisements, sound effects and sound installations. The goal is that when students complete the program, they also compile a portfolio of exemplary work. The certificate along with examples of students work gives them an advantage for occupational internships and job opportunities.
Below are the program requirements Certificate of Achievement in Music Production;
We observe a subtle but important separation of necessary professional skills in the freelance music industry around Music Production. Depending on a student's specific, individual career goals, we seek to offer thorough yet efficient courses of study that cover these bases.
It's important to note that the two certificate programs outlined below are extremely similar to the Certificate of Completion that we already offer, we are merely converting those to Certificates of Achievement to be more aligned with state curriculum guidelines.
While this certificate is not a required achievement for those in the freelance music industry, we believe that it is our responsibility to provide an option for students who both want to acquire foundational career skills while at the same time growing as a whole person through general education study. We feel that this certificate offering resonates strongly with the principle of "better", as it puts well-rounded, college educated students into the workforce.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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The following apply to the Certificate of Achievement in Music Production | 16 total units | 4 total semesters | |
MURT 20 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 | S1 |
MURT 22A | Electronic Music Production I | 3 | S2 |
MURT 22B | Electronic Music Production II | 3 | S3 |
MURT 31 | Sound Design | 3 | S4 |
MUSL 28 | Musical Structure & Songwriting | 3 | any |
MUSA 20A -or- MUSA21A -or- MUSA 22A | Guitar I -or- Piano 1 -or- Jazz Piano 1 | 1 | any |
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