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6/6/2024 12:52:13 PM

Music Technology, Associate in Arts

Pathway:

Music Technology

Degree Type:

Associate in Arts

Curriculum Code:

VPA.MUT.AA (U224A52)

Total Program Credits: 63-67

Curriculum offers students an opportunity to acquire specific skills in the diverse field of Music Technology. Curriculum provides a basic foundation in music theory, as well as computer music skills. Interested students should pursue a baccalaureate degree in Music Technology. Four-year schools differ in their requirements. Students are advised to select courses that will transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Music Technology) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Produce music by recording and mixing tracks using industry standard music technology equipment.
  2. Describe contributions of historically significant pioneers, periods, and moments in music technology and computer music.
  3. Proficiently compose a contrapuntal work displaying proper part writing, rhythmic beaming, and voice leading.
  4. Analyze a selection from the Common Practice period of Western music literature in order to display understanding of standard diatonic harmonic progression.
  5. Proficiently compose a work using standard music notation software, such as Sibelius or Finale.
  6. Perform selections from standard literature with college level proficiency in a primary musical instrument or voice.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students


Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MUS 101 Electronic Music Production

Core Course

3

MUS 105 # Theory of Music I

Core Course

3

MUS 115 # Sight-Singing and Ear Training I

Core Course

1

MUS 135 # Keyboard Musicianship I

Core Course

1

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Life Science

Life Science Gen-ed

3-5

Total Semester Credits:14-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

MUS 101, MUS 105, MUS 115 and MUS 135 may be used as Program Electives.

Take Life Science course with a lab.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
MUS 106 # Theory of Music II

Core Course

3

MUS 116 # Sight-Singing & Ear Training II

Core Course

1

MUS 120 Record Production I

Core Course

3

MUS 235 # Keyboard Musicianship II

Core Course

1

RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

MUS 106, MUS 116, MUS 120 and MUS 235 may be used as Program Electives.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MUS 207 # Theory of Music III

Core Course

3

MUS 215 Introduction to Music History

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

MUS 217 # Sight Singing and Ear Training III

Core Course

1

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

3-5

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16-18
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved.

Note: MUS 207 and MUS 217 may be used as Program Electives.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MUS 208 # Theory of Music IV

Core Course

3

MUS 218 # Sight-Singing & Ear Training IV

Core Course

1

MUS 220 # Record Production II

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s).

Note: MUS 208, MUS 218 and MUS 220 may be used as Program Electives.

See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/computer-information-systems/software-development-degree

Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.

See MUS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, email: dennismcnamara@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)