# MUSIC TECHNOLOGY/INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONIC MUSIC (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music and Integrated Technology

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### Description

This certificate of achievement prepares students for entry-level work in the music industry, or for further study through the study of composing and producing electronic music. Students will learn aspects of production, composition, synthesis, sampling, effects processing, and workflow within a digital audio workstation (DAW), as well as the tools and techniques needed to create contemporary electronic music in a variety of styles.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Introductory Electronic Music**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 17 |
| MUST 101 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUST 105 | Introduction to the Music Business | 3 |
| MUST 121 | Electronic Music I | 3 |
| MUST 122 | Electronic Music II | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 145 | Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 106 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| **Total** | | **17** |