Music Technology (Diploma)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
DPMTCH
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Credential Type
Diploma
Transcript Title
Music Technology Diploma
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202410
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Diploma
Length of Program
Four semesters
Credits
63.50
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements
  • Audition: All Music Technology Diploma students must demonstrate competency in performance or production, evidenced by a  vocal or instrumental performance, or a production project created and presented in any Digital Audio Workstation DAW. There is no set music grade level requirement and no limits on genre or style of music.
  • Music Literacy: Students must pass the Music Technology program's music literacy assessment test.
  • Technology Competency: Students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music technology through completion of one of the following:
    • MUSC 1182
    • Pass the Technology Competency Assessment test
    • Completion of approved preparatory courses through the Community Music School

 

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of a minimum of 63.50 credits
  • 50% (31.75 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • In good academic standing
  • Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 7 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester I

MUSC 1170

Audio Recording Techniques

4.00

MUSC 1171

Sequencing and Synthesis I

3.00

MUSC 1172

Professional Score Production

1.50

MUSC 1173

Studio Setup and Maintenance I

1.50

MUSC 1176 (see note below table)

Applied Popular Theory I

3.00

CMNS 1111

Workplace Communications for Selected Programs

3.00

MUSC XXXX

Any Ensemble (see Table 1)

1.00-2.00

Semester I credits

 

17.00-18.00

Semester II

MUSC 1270

Advanced Audio Recording I

4.00

MUSC 1271

Advanced Sound Applications

3.00

MUSC 1272

Music for Film and Video

2.00

MUSC 1273

Studio Setup and Maintenance II

1.50

MUSC 1276 (see note below table)

Applied Popular Theory II

3.00

PEFA 1239

Career Development for Musicians II

1.50

MUSC XXXX

Any Ensemble (see Table 1)

1.00-2.00

Semester II credits

 

16.00-17.00

Semester III

PEFA 2139

Career Development for Musicians III

1.50

MUSC 2170

Advanced Audio Recording II

4.00

MUSC 2171

Sequencing and Synthesis II

3.00

MUSC 2172

Music for Film and Video II

2.00

MUSC 2173

Live Sound and Recording I

2.00

MUSC XXXX

Any Ensemble (see Table 1)

1.00-2.00

Semester III credits

 

13.50- 14.50

Semester IV

CMNS 1276

Communications for Arts Entrepreneurs

3.00

MUSC 2270

Mixing, Mastering and Surround Sound

3.00

MUSC 2271

Electronic Music Production

3.00

MUSC 2272

Music for Interactive Media

2.00

MUSC 2273

Live Sound and Recording II

2.00

MUSC 2275

Final Technology Project

3.00

MUSC XXXX

Any Ensemble (See Table 1)

1.00-2.00

Semester IV credits

 

17.00-18.00

Table 1

Select four courses from the following Ensemble courses:

MUSC 1130

Concert Band I

2.00

MUSC 1134

Chamber Ensemble I

1.00

MUSC 1135

Beginning Instrumental Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1137

Jazz Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1140

Chorus I

2.00

MUSC 1144

Chorale I

2.00

MUSC 1145

Beginning Choral Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1177

Fusion Band I

1.50

MUSC 1184

Percussion Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1185

Guitar Ensemble I

1.50

MUSC 1230

Concert Band II

2.00

MUSC 1234

Chamber Ensemble II

1.00

MUSC 1235

Beginning Instrumental Ensemble II

1.50

MUSC 1237

Jazz Ensemble II

1.50

MUSC 1240

Chorus II

2.00

MUSC 1244

Chorale II

2.00

MUSC 1245

Beginning Choral Ensemble II

1.50

MUSC 1277

Fusion Band II

1.50

MUSC 1284

Percussion Ensemble II

1.50

MUSC 1285

Guitar Ensemble II

1.50

MUSC 2177

Fusion Band III

1.50

MUSC 2330

Concert Band III

2.00

MUSC 2334

Chamber Ensemble III

1.00

MUSC 2337

Jazz Ensemble III

1.50

MUSC 2340

Chorus III

2.00

MUSC 2344

Chorale III

2.00

MUSC 2384

Percussion Ensemble III

1.50

MUSC 2385

Guitar Ensemble III

1.50

MUSC 2277

Fusion Band IV

1.50

MUSC 2430

Concert Band IV

2.00

MUSC 2434

Chamber Ensemble IV

1.00

MUSC 2437

Jazz Ensemble IV

1.50

MUSC 2440

Chorus IV

2.00

MUSC 2444

Chorale IV

2.00

MUSC 2484

Percussion Ensemble IV

1.50

MUSC 2485

Guitar Ensemble IV

1.50

Total Program Credits

 

63.50- 67.50

Note: Those with advanced theory and musicianship knowledge will be given the option to choose electives in place of Advanced Popular Theory, in consultation with the program coordinator.