Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Music · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in the music technology and become proficient in industry standard software and equipment such as Logic, ProTools, Sibelius, and a variety of microphones and plug-ins. Completion of the program will give students the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue a career in the field.
Career Opportunities
Careers in Music Technology include recording engineer, producer, sound technician, foley artist, live sound engineer, mastering engineer, recording mixer, music editor, sound designer, DJ/remixer.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced techniques using a Digital Audio Workstation program with MIDI and live audio capability.
- Present completed audio projects using recorded live audio with appropriate editing, mixing, and mastering techniques.
- Present completed audio projects using recorded live audio with appropriate editing, mixing, and mastering techniques.
Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (7 Units) | ||
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 |
| MUS 35 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 |
| List A: Select One (1-2 Units) | ||
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Workshop | 1 |
| MUS 17 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUS 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 |
| List B: Select One (2-4 Units) | ||
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 |
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship 1 | 4 |
| Total | 10-13 | |