Nov 21, 2024

2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook

2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Industry

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The AS degree in Music Industry includes training in studio and live production techniques. Use of lighting and sound equipment are combined with theoretical study of the music industry.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Music Industry

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
HIST 2310 - Early World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2010 - Early United States History (3 hrs.)²
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music (3 hrs.)
MUS 2240 - Audio for Media (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 2320 - Modern World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History (3 hrs.)²
MUS 1734 - Studio Ensemble (1 hr.)
MUS 1745 - Music Business (3 hrs.)
MUS 2210 - Live Production Techniques (3 hrs.)
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
MUS 1734 - Studio Ensemble (1 hr.)
MUS 2220 - Studio Production Techniques I (3 hrs.)
MUS 2910 - Entertainment Technology Internship (2 hrs.)
1 Natural Science Elective with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

MUS 1072 - Survey of Popular Music: Rock and Roll (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 English Literature Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Natural Science Elective with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. - Music Industry

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Approved English Literature General Education elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

See note above.²

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Required Courses (16 hours)

MUS 1734 - Studio Ensemble
Note: MUS - 1734 - Studio Ensemble must be taken twice to equal 2 hours of credit.
MUS 1745 - Music Business
MUS 2210 - Live Production Techniques
MUS 2220 - Studio Production Techniques I
MUS 2240 - Audio for Media
MUS 2910 - Entertainment Technology Internship

Music Industry

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (12 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. - Music Industry

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

History (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Required Courses (16 hours)

Elective Courses (select from one of the following) (3 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60