Entertainment Technologies - Commercial Music Option, AAS

A 25 19 0 A5

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This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level employment in the entertainment industry, particularly in the field of music business.  Course work includes exposure to the processes of music business as well as concert sound and lighting, and recording engineering.  Course work will also include entertainment law,  entertainment promotion, artist management, and venue management. Students will also receive course work in music theory, electronic music, and recording engineering.  Graduates may find employment in artist or venue management, entertainment promotion, music publishing, and other music business endeavors.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Entertainment Technologies-Commercial Music Option, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the field of music and the commercial music industry.
• Differentiate elements of music theory, music performance, music production, music history, and songwriting across various genres in commercial music.
• Exhibit mastery of an instrument or voice at a level that would be commercially viable in a wide range of professional settings.
• Exhibit repertory, collaborative competence, technical skills, and artistry through ensemble experiences.
• Apply industry standard principles of music business, audio recording, live sound reproduction, and music performance.