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
201730
End Term
202330
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 on an instrument or voice. There is no set music grade level requirement and no limits on genre or style of music. Music Technology Diploma students are required to participate in at least one College ensemble each term, and will be expected to participate in student recording sessions. These factors will be considered when assessing student auditions. For those living outside the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area, it may be possible to set up a Skype audition.
  • Music Literacy: The student will be given a music literacy assessment test. Those with advanced theory and musicianship knowledge will be given the option to choose electives in place of one or both Contemporary Musicianship classes, in consultation with the program Co-ordinator.
  • Technology Competency: The student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music technology through completion of MUSC 1182, or the Technology Competency Assessment test, or by upgrading skills in this area by taking preparatory courses through the Community Music School.

 

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 63.50 credits
  • 25% (16 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College

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

Applied Popular Theory I

3.00

PEFA 1139

Career Development for Musicians I

1.50

Semester I credits

 

14.50

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

Applied Popular Theory II

3.00

PEFA 1239

Career Development for Musicians II

1.50

Semester II credits

 

15.00

Semester III

MARK 1120

Introductory Marketing

3.00

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

Semester III credits

 

14.00

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

Semester IV credits

 

16.00

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