# MUSIC TECHNOLOGY/ADVANCED SONGWRITING AND ARRANGING (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24129

### Description

This certificate is focused on intermediate and advanced approaches to songwriting and arranging. Through a course of study, students find their professional writing voice in order to create original, commercially-viable songs. The culmination of this certificate requires a professional portfolio as the final project.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Songwriting and Arranging,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 17 |
| MUS 105 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 156 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS 157 | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| MUS 206 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 211 | Composition Workshop I | 3 |
| MUST 116 | Songwriting and Arranging II | 3 |
| MUST 141 | Recording Studio I | 3 |
| **Total** | | **17** |