Music - Audio Production Concentration
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Wellness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Stress Management | ||
| Technology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Literacies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Mythology | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Art and Music | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| World Music 1 | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
| Two Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Survey of Geography | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Planetarium Science | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| 1 | Required |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Application required for entry into program: application form, audition, program plan. The student must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the specified courses. | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| MUS 109 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUS 200 | Music Convocation 1 | 0 |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 202 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 203 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUS 204 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUS 205 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUS 301 | Scoring and Arranging | 2 |
| MUS 331 | Music History & Literature I | 3 |
| MUS 332 | Music History & Literature II | 3 |
| Music Ensembles | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Concert Choir | ||
| University Singers | ||
| Opera Ensemble | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Commercial Music Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Performance | ||
| 100 Level Applied Music (2 semesters) 2 | 4 | |
| 200 Level Applied Music (2 semesters) 2 | 4 | |
| MUS 111 | Class Piano I 3 | 1 |
| MUS 112 | Class Piano II 3 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
| 1 | Students are required to enroll in MUS 200 Music Convocation (0 credits) concurrently with Applied Music. |
| 2 | All credits of Applied Music must be taken on the same instrument. MUS 231 Diction for Singers I and MUS 232 Diction for Singers II are required for all students whose primary instrument is voice. |
| 3 | Students whose primary instrument is piano may substitute 2 credits of MUS electives for MUS 111 Class Piano I and MUS 112 Class Piano II. |
Audio Production Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 120 | Composition I | 2 |
| MUS 209 | Introduction to the Modern Recording Studio | 3 |
| MUS 307 | Recording and Mixing Techniques | 3 |
| MUS 309 | The Business of Music | 3 |
| MUS 312 | Electronic Music Production | 3 |
| MUS 411 | Advanced Production in the Studio | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 40 Hrs
Total Concentration Requirement 17 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ENGL 120 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 109 | 3 | MUS 110 | 3 |
| MUS 111 | 1 | MUS 112 | 1 |
| MUS 121 | 1 | MUS 122 | 1 |
| Technology (Gen Ed) | 3 | Speech Communication (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| UNIV 150 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Electives | 2 |
| MUS 201 | 3 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 203 | 1 | HPER 100 (Gen Ed) | 2 |
| MUS 205 | 2 | MUS 202 | 3 |
| MUS 209 | 3 | MUS 204 | 1 |
| MUS 331 | 3 | MUS 312 | 3 |
| MUS 332 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Electives | 6 | Electives | 6 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Ensemble | 1 |
| Literacies (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| Mathematics (Gen Ed) | 3 | MUS 301 | 2 |
| MUS 307 | 3 | MUS 411 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Electives | 3 | Art and Music (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Ensemble (Gen Ed) | 1 | Electives | 7 |
| Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 309 | 3 | Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Social Science (Gen Ed) | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 121 | |||
Music Learning Outcomes
VCSU Music Majors will:
- Demonstrate competence in basic musicianship skills. (Musicianship)
- Develop requisite performance skills as a soloist and ensemble member, consistent with the objectives of their degree plan. (Performance)
- Interpret and analyze music from a variety of cultures and time periods. (Analysis)
- Demonstrate teaching skills consistent with the objectives of their degree plan. (Pedagogy)