MIDI Applications
Certificate of Achievement 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).
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 Certificate Requirements.
| 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 |
| Restricted Electives | 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 | |
| Total Units | 26 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CIS A100 | Introduction to Computer Applications |
| MUS A110 | Computers in Music 1 |
| MUS A115 | Fundamentals of Music |
| MUS A261 | Recording Techniques 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MUS A111 |
| Select five units from Restricted Electives: (See Requirements) 1 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| MUS A112 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MUS A113 |
- MIDI Applications Restricted Electives - a total of five (5) units required.