Music Technology Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Wayne Neuendorf, 615-353-3653, Office: C-106,
E-mail wayne.neuendorf@nscc.edu
Eric Richardson, 615-353-3467, Office: C-156B, E-mail eric.richardson@nscc.edu
General Information
Courses Offered
Program Website
Course Descriptions
General Information
The mission of the Music Technology program is to provide a well-rounded curriculum of music-related technical, creative, and business courses designed to prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities within the music industry.
The Music Technology Technical Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level opportunities in the recording and music industries. The requirements for earning the technical certificate may be fulfilled in one year.
Graduates of the program should possess the ability to:
• Demonstrate proficiency with typical professional recording equipment and computer systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and operations of the music
and recording industries.
• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve challenges in the workplace.
• Function competently in entry-level music business and recording/audio positions.
• Work effectively with others in a creative team environment.
Career Opportunities
• Recording Engineer/Studio Operator
• Music Publisher
• Songwriter
• Independent Record Label Operator
• Producer
• Mastering Engineer
Transfer/Advising
This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.
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COURSES OFFERED
RUBRIC |
COURSE |
CLASS |
LAB |
CREDITS |
MST 1110 |
Fundamentals of Music |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MST 1120 |
Mastering
|
|
|
|
MST 1130 |
Intro to Studio Recording |
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1140 |
Intro to MIDI |
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1210 |
The Business of Music |
3 |
0 |
3 |
MST 1220 |
Songwriting |
3 |
0 |
3 |
MST 1230 |
Advanced Studio Recording
|
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1240 |
Desktop Digital Audio |
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1340 |
Music Publishing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
MST 1310 |
The Internet for Musicians |
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1330 |
Studio Maintenance |
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1260 |
Advanced MIDI
|
2 |
2 |
3 |
MST 1320 |
Advanced Songwriting
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MST 1360 |
Advanced Desktop Digital Audio
|
|
|
|
| MST 1410 |
Advanced Music Publishing |
|
|
|
Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student's formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. The Career Employment Center will provide the correct course numbers.
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