Music Studies
Miramar College Music Program
Areas of Study
Music Studies
The academic program in Music Studies provides students with basic musical skills required in the discipline in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution.
Audio Production and Engineering
The vocational program in Audio Production and Engineering has been designed to provide students with the basic skills for engineering, recording, mixing and producing audio for various music and audio industry employment fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Associate in Science Audio Production and Engineering Program will be able to:
- Identification and demonstrated use of audio equipment and controls.
- Students learn to:
- Understand human hearing anatomy and theory
- Acoustics and proper control and correction of problem issues
- Basic electronics theory and soldering
- Identify audio equipment and controls
- Understand the purpose of audio equipment application
- Train on the usage of audio equipment and how to apply for various audio production deliverables
- Design audio systems and prepare a project bidding document,
- Students learn to:
- Students will have generated various audio projects demonstrating the application of their and equipment leanrned
- Students will create a portfolio of various audio projects in the fields of:
- Music Production
- Live Sound
- Audio for Radio
- Audio for TV/Movies
- Audio for gaming in 5.1 surround sound
- Audio system design and bidding
- Students will create a portfolio of various audio projects in the fields of:
Students who complete the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music Studies Program will be able to:
- Conduct an in depth analysis of contemporary music identifying genres from different periods as well as an analysis of music from historical and theoretical perspectives.
- Summarize societal issues associated with the production, dissemination, celebration and consumption of Music.
- Describe the relationship between technology using the technological tools applicable as it relates to music.
- Demonstrate and apply fundamental musical skills in:
- Basic musicianship
- Music theory
- Ear training
- Basic piano skills
This program’s Academic & Career Pathways:
Audio Production and Engineering Program Careers
Examples of entry level employment options after successful completion of the Audio Production and Engineering Program include:
- Recording
- Mixing
- Composition
- Production of music for music CDs, film, video, music videos, jingles, radio, television and multimedia projects
- Audio visual technician
- Home theater audio consultant, designer and/or installer
This program also serves as a base for further education leading to careers such as digital audio technician, recording studio engineer, producer, sound re-enforcement engineer, synthesizer programmer, and retail music equipment sales.
Music Studies Program Transfer Majors
Common university majors in the field of Music Studies include:
- Creative Arts
- Music
- Music Business
- Music Education
- Ethnomusicology
- Music Performance
- Music Therapy
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Guide section of the catalog.