MIDI Applications
Associate in Arts Degree Music · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This program is designed for the musician or computer professional who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of computer music. Courses are designed to emphasize the practical application of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).
Complete the MIDI Applications Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Create and perform musical compositions utilizing a standard scoring program.
- Create musical compositions utilizing standard music production programs that demonstrate competency in the following techniques: looping, sequencing, editing, and virtual synthesis.
- Demonstrate applications of studio recording techniques.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| MUS A110 | Computers in Music 1 | 3 |
| MUS A111 | Computers in Music 2 | 3 |
| MUS A112 | Computers in Music 3 | 3 |
| MUS A113 | Computers in Music 4 | 3 |
| MUS A115 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS A261 | Recording Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Restricted Electives Select 5 units from the following: | 5 | |
| CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 | |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | |
| MUS A141 | Piano 1 | |
| MUS A142 | Piano 2 | |
| MUS A180 | Theory 1 | |
| MUS A241 | Piano 3 | |
| MUS A242 | Piano 4 | |
| Program Major Units | 26 | |
| OCC AA General Education Requirements: 24 Units | 18.0 | |
| Transfer elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement | 16.0 | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AA GE | 60 | |
- Program Major Courses used to double count for General Education Breadth: -6 Units (Area 3: MUS A115 or MUS A141 or MUS A180, Area 7A: CIS A100)
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
- Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications |
| MUS A110 | Computers in Music 1 |
| MUS A115 | Fundamentals of Music |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MUS A111 |
| MUS A261 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE (See Requirements) 1 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| MUS A112 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY - CHOOSE ONE 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MUS A113 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E ACTIVITY - CHOOSE ONE 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 |
- MIDI Application Restricted Electives - a total of five (5) total units required.
- OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage
- OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS