Associate of Science - Music Industry Studies

Students completing the program will be able to... • Produce recorded music projects. • Demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music industry. • Apply vocabulary and demonstrate processes that are used in the protection of intellectual property rights.

This associate in arts program prepares students for a career in the music industry. The program has an entrepreneurial focus emphasizing an industry trend requiring artists to be responsible for complete project development. The program is designed to produce well-rounded music industry professionals capable of all aspects of the music production process including recording, marketing, and distribution. The same skill-set also prepares students for careers in specialized areas of the music industry such as digital audio workstation operator, recording engineer, producer, composer, arranger, songwriter, sound designer, artist manager, distributor, and marketing representative.

The DVC music industry studies major is not intended for transfer. Option 1 (DVC General Education) is advised for students who do not intend to transfer. Students may not take a pass/no pass option for major courses. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program should consult with a counselor regarding specific major preparation requirements at the transfer institution of their choice. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). Students must complete each of the courses required for the major with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once.