The Recording Technology Degree Program is a hands-on, career education program which develops critical skills in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, sound or film, television and gaming. The program teaches the audio basics necessary to engineer any kind of music and sound, from rock concerts to classical recordings, movie scenes to video games. Acceptance into the Recording Technology Degree Program is by interview only.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Recording Technology A.S. Degree will:
- Exhibit proficiency in technical operation, communication, and production in the recording studio.
- Demonstrate proficiency in cross-platform computer operation and use of multiple software applications.
- Successfully integrate as professionals into the entertainment industry by demonstrating competency in music business, acoustics, critical listening and live sound reinforcement.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required prerequisite courses: 1 | ||
| REC 100 | Survey of Entertainment Technology | 4 |
| REC 103 | Introduction to Audio Engineering | 4 |
| REC 140 | Music Theory for Engineers | 3 |
| Required audio courses: | ||
| REC 105 | Fundamentals of Audio Technology | 4 |
| REC 115 | Recording Studio Workshop I | 4 |
| REC 205 | Advanced Audio Technology | 4 |
| REC 215 | Recording Studio Workshop II | 4 |
| Required digital audio courses: | ||
| REC 125 | Digital Audio Technology I | 3 |
| REC 225 | Digital Audio Technology II | 4 |
| Other required courses: | ||
| REC 135 | Live Sound Reinforcement | 4 |
| REC 145 | Critical Listening Skills for Engineers | 3 |
| REC 235 | Acoustics for Engineers | 3 |
| REC 245 | Music Business/ Audio Careers | 3 |
| Total Units | 47 | |
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Units do not count towards degree major preparation
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.