Performance, Audio Recording and Technology Concentration, Mus.B.

Performance Program

Audio Recording Technology Concentration

Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.)

HEGIS Code: 1004.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 90153

Concentration Overview

The Audio Recording Technology Concentration at Five Towns College is designed to provide students with the tools needed to succeed as professional engineers and producers of music for soundtracks in film and video productions. Students study the theory of sound, recording electronics, engineering procedures, music production techniques, and audio/video post production in a sequence of courses designed to develop practical and technical skills. The College’s industry grade recording studios, editing suites, and MIDI workstations provide students with a highly focused learning environment for both assigned and extracurricular recording projects.

Audio Recording Technology Concentration
AUD 101 - Audio Recording Theory; (3cr)
AUD 102 - Audio Recording Techniques; (3cr)
AUD 201 - Recording Studio Operations; (3cr)
AUD 202 - Advanced Audio Production; (3cr)
Audio Elective 300/400 Level; (12cr)
Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Name		Course Name
Semester 1		Semester 2
AML 141 - Applied Music Lesson 1; (2cr)		AML 142 - Applied Music Lesson 2; (2cr)
AUD 101 - Audio Recording Theory; (3cr)		AUD 102 - Audio Recording Techniques; (3cr)
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)		ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
MUS 111 - Harmony 1; (3cr)		MUS 112 - Harmony 2; (3cr)
MUS 121 - Sight Singing 1; (1cr)		MUS 122 - Sight Singing 2; (1cr)
MUS 123 - Ear Training 1; (1cr)		MUS 124 - Ear Training 2; (1cr)
MUS 185 - Keyboard Skills 1; (1cr)		MUS 186 - Keyboard Skills 2; (1cr)
		Freshman Jury
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 3		Semester 4
AML 241 - Applied Music Lesson 3; (2cr)		AML 242 - Applied Music Lesson 4; (2cr)
AUD 201 - Recording Studio Operations; (3cr)		AUD 202 - Advanced Audio Production; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Music History Elective 100-200 Level; (3cr)		MUS 212 - Harmony 4; (3cr)
MUS 211 - Harmony 3; (3cr)		MUS 222 - Sight Singing 4; (1cr)
MUS 221 - Sight Singing 3; (1cr)		MUS 224 - Ear Training 4; (1cr)
MUS 223 - Ear Training 3; (1cr)		MUS 286 - Keyboard Skills 4; (1cr)
MUS 285 - Keyboard Skills 3; (1cr)		Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
		Sophomore Jury
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 5		Semester 6
AML 341 - Applied Music Lesson 5; (2cr)		AML 342 - Applied Music Lesson 6; (2cr)
Audio Elective 300/400 Level; (3cr)		Audio Elective 300/400 Level; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
MUH 302 - Jazz History; (3cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
MUS 314 - Arranging; (2cr)		MUS 218 - Form and Analysis; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)		Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)
		Junior Jury
Total 15		Total 16
Semester 7		Semester 8
AML 441 - Applied Music Lesson 7; (2cr)		AML 442 - Applied Music Lesson 8; (2cr)
Audio Elective 300/400 Level; (3cr)		Audio Elective 300/400 Level; (3cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
Ensemble Elective; (1cr)		Ensemble Elective; (1cr)
General Elective; (3cr)		General Elective; (3cr)
Liberal Arts and Science Elective 300/400; (3cr)		General Elective; (3cr)
PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)		Senior Recital
Total 16		Total 13