Program Description:

The Performance Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in music performance and related occupations. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Music should follow the Music AA-DTA transfer degree planning guide .

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to start this program. To graduate with a degree, the general education requirements include successful completion of ENGL& 101  and MUSTC 106 . The prerequisite for ENGL& 101 is the completion of EAP 099 , ENGL 099  or equivalent with a 2.0 or better, or placement into ENGL& 101. The prerequisite for MUSTC 106  is the completion of MATH 098  (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 099  or instructor permission.

Core Curriculum - 17 Credits

Music Tech Requirements - 43 Credits

• MUSTC 100 Career Development Credits: 2
• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business Credits: 2
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law Credits: 2
• MUSTC 135 Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement Credits: 3
• MUSC 133 Performance Techniques Credits: 2
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 151 Introduction to Music Technology Credits: 2
• MUSTC 152 MIDI Sequencing I Credits: 2
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1 Credits: 2
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2 Credits: 2
• MUSTC 200 Navigating the New Music Business Credits: 3
• MUSTC 241 Tech Music Theory 4 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 242 Tech Music Theory 5 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 243 Tech Music Theory 6 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development Credits: 2

Applied Lessons Requirements - Minimum of 6 credits

^*2 credits required, Instructor approval required for registration.

• MUSC 196 Individual Instruction Instrumental Credits: 1
• MUSC 296 Private Instruction Instrumental Credits: 1 *

Ensemble Performance Requirements - Minimum of 16 Credits

Choose from the courses below - minimum of 6 credits must be in the Large Ensemble Performance category. Courses may be repeated for credit.

Music Tech/Music Electives - 8 Credits

Choose from the recommended electives listed below, other electives as approved by program advisor.

• MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation Credits: 5
• MUSC 109 American Popular Music Credits: 5
• MUSC 139 Music Notation Software Credits: 2
• MUSTC 201 Masters and Mentors Credits: 2
• MUSC 206 Jazz History Credits: 5
• MUSC 207 The Craft of Songwriting Credits: 2
• MUSC 210 Songwriting Workshop Credits: 2

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree

Students may start this degree program in Fall, Winter, or Spring quarters.

^* Courses meet the General Education/Related Instruction Requirements
^** MUSC& 241 , MUSC& 242 , MUSC& 243  may be substituted for MUSTC 241 , MUSTC 242 , MUSTC 243  

Program Advisor:

Doug Reid  206-546-4759 dreid@shoreline.edu Rm 812
Jeff Kashiwa 206-533-6770  jkashiwa@shoreline.edu  Rm 807

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90 Credits
Completion Award: AAAS Degree
Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/music-technology/

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