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Associate of Arts in Recording Arts Degree:
For this degree, a total of 60 degree-applicable units are required. Complete 27 units of major coursework from below as well as the General Education requirements. Consult the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Catalog for General Education Requirements and elective options at www.losmedanos.edu/catalog.
Certificate of Achievement:
For the Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts, complete 27 units of major coursework – see below for a sample schedule. This certificate curriculum is provided as a sample guide showing what a student's schedule may look like. There is no guarantee that all classes will be offered each semester or that space will be available.
Recommended Sequence – 4 semesters
Fall |
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(6 units) |
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RA-010 |
Introduction to Recording Arts |
(3 units) |
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RA-015 |
Music Fundamentals for Audio Professionals |
(3 units) |
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Spring |
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(9 units) |
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RA-020 |
Recording Arts II |
(3 units) |
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RA-025 |
Basic Tracking Sessions |
(3 units) |
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RA-035 |
ProTools Production and Editing |
(3 units) |
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Fall |
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(6 units) |
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RA-030 |
Recording Arts III |
(3 units) |
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RA-032 |
Recording Arts Workshop |
(1 units) |
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RA-021 |
The Role of the Producer (Basic Session Producing) |
(2 units) |
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Spring |
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(6 units) |
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RA-012 |
Sound Reinforcement |
(3 units) |
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RA-040 |
Recording Arts IV |
(3 units) |
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TOTAL (27 units) |
Recommended Sequence – 3 semesters + Summer
Spring* |
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(9 units) |
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RA-010 |
Introduction to Recording Arts |
(3 units) |
|
RA-015 |
Music Fundamentals for Audio Professionals |
(3 units) |
|
RA-025 |
Basic Tracking Sessions |
(3 units) |
|
|
|
|
Summer |
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(3 units) |
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RA-020 |
Recording Arts II |
(3 units) |
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Fall |
|
(6 units) |
|
RA-021 |
The Role of the Producer (Basic Session Producing) |
(2 units) |
|
RA-030 |
Recording Arts III |
(3 units) |
|
RA-032 |
Recording Arts Workshop |
(1 units) |
|
|
|
|
Spring |
|
(9 units) |
|
RA-012 |
Sound Reinforcement |
(3 units) |
|
RA-035 |
ProTools Production and Editing |
(3 units) |
|
RA-040 |
Recording Arts IV |
(3 units) |
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TOTAL (27 units) |
*Note: Since RA-010, 020, 030, and 040 must be taken in sequence and are not offered every semester, the 3 semester (plus summer) scheme must begin in Spring. Due to scheduling restrictions, this sequence will not be offered for the 2025-26 Academic Year.
RA-033, Summer Recording Workshop, requires prior or concurrent enrollment in RA-020. The prerequisite for RA-020 is RA-010.