Nashville State Community College
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.eduGeneral 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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