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  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "MUSA",
  "name": "Music Audio",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/coursesaz/musa/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "MUSA 100",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Audio Technology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 100 X"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Fundamental terminology, equipment, techniques, and technical concepts related to audio technology. Topics include the basic principles and practices of signal flow, analog audio, digital audio, computer workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, and sound recording utilizing modern hardware and software. These topics will be explored from a technical perspective.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-100"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/musa/#musa-100"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 110",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Acoustics for Audio Production",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Scientific and practical concepts of acoustic sound for audio production. Topics include the science of sound, sound generation, sound in the free field, acoustic spaces, psychoacoustics, and techniques for acoustic management. Students will be able to critically analyze acoustic phenomena and apply this knowledge in audio production settings.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-110"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/musa/#musa-110"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 120",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "120",
      "title": "Introduction to Music Production",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 110 X"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Creative techniques and elements of electronic audio. Topics include digital audio workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, sampling, sequencing, editing, composition, arranging, and mixing. Compositions are expected of students utilizing electronic audio techniques.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-120"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/musa/#musa-120"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 130",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "130",
      "title": "Business of Audio Production",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 140X"
      ],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Business and legal aspects of the audio industry. Topics include contracts, publishing, licensing, distribution, and copyright. In addition, the duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters, and performing artists will be examined. Students will gain a firm understanding of past and current business practices related to audio production.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-130"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 150",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "150",
      "title": "Audio Recording",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 100",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 130X"
      ],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate concepts and skills for audio recording. Topics include recording techniques, signal flow, microphone principles and usage, equipment, signal processing, digital audio workstation recording functions, and recording procedures. Students will produce quality audio recordings from a variety of sound sources.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/musa/#musa-150"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 160",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "160",
      "title": "Live Sound Engineering",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 100",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 120 X"
      ],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate concepts and skills for audio engineering live events. Topics will include microphones, mixers, amplifiers, monitoring, setup and teardown, sound reinforcement, cabling and wiring, and duties and roles for stages, clubs, theaters, churches, and industrial venues. Students will be able to engineer a multi-input live sound performance.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-160"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 200",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Audio Production",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 150",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced studio-recording techniques. Topics include recording sessions, applied acoustics, multi-microphone configurations, overdub sessions, cue mixes, control room configuration, roles and duties, editing, and mixing. Students will learn to apply audio technology and recording concepts in a multitrack studio environment.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-200"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 210",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "210",
      "title": "Audio for Multimedia",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 100 and MUSA 120",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate creative, technical, and collaborative techniques for producing audio for recorded multimedia. Topics include games, animation, video, commercials, radio, virtual reality, Internet, and motion graphics. Students will be able to produce quality audio tracks for use in a variety of multimedia settings.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-210"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 220",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "220",
      "title": "Sound Performance and Synthesis",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 36, Lab: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 120 and MUSA 160",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced creative, technical, and collaborative skills for synthesizing, designing, and performing sound. Topics will cover synthesis and sound design for a variety of purposes, such as music performances, film, TV, multimedia, games, animations, concerts, theater performances, dance performances, theme parks, and artistic and commercial installations. Students will create and perform productions that they have designed and synthesized from scratch.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-220"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 230",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "230",
      "title": "Songwriting",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 110A and MUSA 120",
      "cid": [
        "CMUS 150 X"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Processes and techniques of songwriting. Songs will be analyzed on chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics. Original compositions and performances are expected from all students.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 250",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "250",
      "title": "Audio Capstone",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 120 and MUSA 130 and MUSA 150 and MUSA 160",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced creative, organizational, and leadership skills for large-scale audio productions. Students will lead complex multi-track, multi-artist productions from conceptualization to delivery.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/musa/#musa-250"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUSA 299",
      "subject": "MUSA",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Work Experience in Audio Arts",
      "units": "1-3",
      "prerequisite": "MUSA 150 or MUSA 160 or MUSA 210 and Instructor approval and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Job experience in audio production in an approved work site. A minimum of 54 clock hours per semester of supervised work is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week be distributed throughout the semester. Instructor approval required. A maximum of three units can be earned for this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for Pass/No Pass only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}