Audio Recording Technology, A.A.S.

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The Audio Recording Technology program prepares students for employment in the audio industry by providing relevant instruction, opportunities for internships and career advancement, and resources for creating professional musical recordings for portfolios of its graduates.

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Program CIP Code: 10.0203

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
MUSC 1335 - Commercial Music Software Credits: 3
MUSC 1331 - MIDI I Credits: 3
RTVB 1321 - TV/Video Field Production Credits: 3 OR
RTVB 1309 - Audio/Radio Production I Credits: 3 OR
MUSC 1321 - Songwriting I Credits: 3 OR
MUSB 2305 - Music Publishing Credits: 3 OR
MUSB 2309 - The Record Industry Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MUSC 1327 - Audio Engineering I Credits: 3
MUSC 1323 - Audio Electronics Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹
MUSB 1305 - Survey of the Music Business Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

MUSC 2427 - Audio Engineering II Credits: 4
RTVB 1240 - Audio/Radio Production Practices Credits: 2

Semester Total: 6

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

MUSC 2447 - Audio Engineering III Credits: 4
RTVB 2232 - Audio/Radio Production Practices II Credits: 2
XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
XXXX #3## - Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ¹
XXXX #3## - Approved Math/Natural Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MUSC 2448 - Audio Engineering IV Credits: 4
MUSC 2201 - Audio Engineering Practices Credits: 2
MUSC 1405 - Live Sound I Credits: 4
RTVB 2282 - Cooperative Education-Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Credits: 2

Audio Recording Technology, A.A.S.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

Semester Total: 6

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 12

Third Semester ‐ Summer

Semester Total: 3

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60