# Digital Music Production (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36140/34937/35879

Program Code: SAC.MUSDM.CA

Program Control Number: 16536

The program provides students with hands on experience, and a working knowledge of the creative and technical issues surrounding the production of digital audio and its application and synchronization with other media. Students will study various means of computer assisted digital audio production including sequencing, digital recording, recording studio techniques, mixdown, and synchronization to video. The business of music as well as current and emerging technologies, such as video game music and sound design will also be covered. A variety of music electives are available to help students gain experience in other musical skills including instruction on an instrument, ensemble playing, and music theory.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the creative and technical issues necessary for the production of digital audio and its application and synchronization with other media.
2.  Demonstratea working knowledge ofcomputer assisteddigital audio productionincludingsequencing, digitalrecording,recording studio techniques, mixdown andsynchronization to video.
3.  Demonstrate competency in the skills necessary for an entry level position in careers including audio technician in a studio, audio specialist for web design, independent audio technician in a project studio, audio technician/music specialist in a video post-production unit or company, retail specialist in a music store, music producer/composer for film, TV, radio or audio specialist for computer game company
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of thebusiness of music andcurrent and emergingtechnologies for audio design.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Course** | | 15-16 |
| MUS 110 | Music Fundamentals and Culture | 3 |
| or MUS 111 | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUS 142 | Creating Music on the Digital Audio Workstation | 1 |
| MUS 143 | Intermediate Techniques on the Digital Audio Workstation | 1 |
| MUS 147 | Digital Recording Studio Sound Design | 2 |
| or MUS 153 | Video Game Music and Sound Design | 2 |
| MUS 148 | Music Scoring for Film and Multimedia | 2 |
| MUS 149 | The Business of Music | 2 |
| MUS 152 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| MUS 144 | Projects in Electronic Music | 1 |
| **Electives must be chosen from the following courses** | | 2 |
| MUS 112 | Music Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUS 109 | Reading and Making Music | 2 |
| MUS 121 | Beginning Voice | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Intermediate Voice | 1 |
| MUS 123 | Advanced Voice | 1 |
| MUS 124 | Advanced Vocal Production and Repertoire | 1 |
| MUS 140 | Instrumental Methods for Winds and Percussion | 1 |
| MUS 146 | Digital Recording Studio Techniques I | 2 |
| MUS 161 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 162 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUS 163 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUS 164A | Intermediate Piano Repertoire I | 1 |
| MUS 164B | Intermediate Piano Repertoire II | 1 |
| MUS 173 | Beginning Rhythms in Percussion and Drums | 1 |
| MUS 178 | Mariachi | 1 |
| MUS 185 | Beginning Classical Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 186 | Intermediate Classical Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 187 | Advanced Classical Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 188 | Advanced Classical Guitar Technique and Repertoire | 1 |
| MUS 190 | Introduction to ProTools | 1.5 |
| ENTR 120 | Introduction to Working as a Freelance Independent Contractor | 1 |
| **Total** | | **17-18** |