Audio Production Technologies
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Audio Production Technologies offers students hands-on study of audio engineering and related media fields. Students learn and apply the concepts and theories associated with music recording, live sound reinforcement, and sound design. The program is designed to give students foundational knowledge and experience essential in the field of audio production. An embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Audio Production Technologies (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3024
Total credits required
62-71
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Utilize appropriate campus resources, tools, and opportunities to support building connections and achieving individual educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of music and sound.
- Apply audio engineering and/or sound design techniques using current industry standard technologies.
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with diverse clients, colleagues, and organizations.
- Employ basic computer literacy skills to general and audio-specific applications.
- Demonstrate the initiative and ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Demonstrate effective troubleshooting methods in a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, relevant intellectual property laws, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts.
- Critically analyze media for their social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance.
- Using a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry, solve problems within the discipline.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Audio and Video Technicians
$43,680 Show expanded career information for Audio and Video Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
$44,570 Show expanded career information for Broadcast Technicians
Producers and Directors
$58,170 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||||
| 3 | |||||
| or | or | 3 | |||
| or | or | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| or or or | or or or | is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| or | or | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| or | or | 3 | |||
| 3 | |||||
| or or | or or | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
| or RE | or Restricted Electives | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment or In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take | 3–6 | ||||
| or RE | or Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or | or | 2–3 | |||
| or or | or or | 1 | |||
| or or are recommended | HU | 3 | |||
| or | or | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| is recommended | SB | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| or | or | 3 | |||
| or | or | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||||
| or | or | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or or or | or or or | is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| or or | or or | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | ||
| OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| or | or | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or or are recommended | HU | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take | 3–6 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| or | or | 2–3 | |||
| is recommended | SB | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 | ||
| or or | or or | 1 | |||
| or | or | SG or SQ | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.