Digital Audio Production
Program Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Degree Credits | 30-31 | |
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Technical Program Requirements | ||
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MUSC 122 | Music Theory I (Fall only) | 3 |
| MUSC 123 | Aural Skills I (Fall only) | 2 |
| MUSC 172 | Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation | 2 |
| MUSC 174 | Live Sound Reinforcement 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 176 or MUSC 178 |
Introduction to Pro Tools 1,3 or Introduction to Cakewalk Sonar Studio and Producer |
2 |
| MUSC 274 | Audio Production Experience 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Class Piano I | ||
| Applied Music - Major (Piano) | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Prescribed Technical Program Requirements | ||
| MUSC 124 | Music Theory II (Spring only) | 3 |
| MUSC 125 | Aural Skills II (Spring only) | 2 |
| MUSC 272 | Music Business and Industry | 2 |
| MUSC 276 or MUSC 280 |
Advanced Pro Tools 1,3 or Advanced Cakewalk Sonar Studio and Producer |
2-3 |
| MUSC 274 | Audio Production Experience 1 | 1 |
| MUSC 297 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Class Piano II | ||
| Applied Music - Major (Piano) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Finale for Beginners (Spring only) 2 | ||
| Sibelius Basics (Fall only) 2 | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Credits | 30-31 | |
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Prior to registration of the courses noted, students must be accepted into the Digital Audio Production program. Interested students should contact John Darling at 701-224-5444 or john.darling@bismarckstate.edu to set up an interview.
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Finale for Beginners and Sibelius Basics: Students are required to take one semester of either Finale or Sibelius. They have the option of taking both sections (fall and spring), however only one section of a music writing program is required for the degree.
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Pro Tools and Cakewalk: Students are required to take two semesters of either Pro Tools or Cakewalk. They have the option of taking all four sections, however, completion of Intro and Advanced sections of one title is required for the degree.