Associate in Arts Degree Associate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first two years of a program leading

to a bachelor's degree. This program is designed for students desiring the Associate in Arts Degree in Music. Students planning to transfer should consult with a counselor regarding the elective provisions. Non-transfer students should use the elective provisions to take related courses. UNITS FIRST SEMESTER Music 201 Harmony I 3 - next semster Music 211 Musicianship I --- next semster Music 321 Elementary Piano I ----- next semster Performance Organization 1 (Music 501,531, 721, 741, 745) --- took 1 General Education 6 SECOND SEMESTER Music 161 Introduction to Electronic Music 3 - next semster Music 181 Applied Music I .5 - done Music 202 Harmony II 3 Music 212 Musicianship II 2 Music 250 Music Performance Workshop .5 - took Performance Organization (see above) 1 General Education 6 THIRD SEMESTER Music 121 or 122 Music History and Literature I or II 3 Music 182 Applied Music II .5 Music 203 Harmony III 3 Music 213 Musicianship III 2

Music 250 Music Performance Workshop .5 Performance Organization (see above) 1 General Education 6 FOURTH SEMESTER Music 121 or 122 Music History and Literature I or II 3 Music 183 Applied Music III .5 Music 250 Music Performance Workshop .5 Performance Organization (see above) 1 General Education 6 Certificate of Achievement - Electronic Music This 2-year program offered by the Pierce Music Department provides participants with the skills needed to operate a MIDI production studio. Expertise in sequencing (Digital Performer/Cubase), synthesis, editing, sampling, digital signal processing will be taught using both Macintosh and IBM platforms. Proficiency in mixing and recording to both digital tape and hard disc formats will enable students to become completely conversant with the technology that is the common language of todays entertainment industry. REQUIRED COURSES UNITS Music 161 Intro to Electronic Music 3 Music 261 Electronic Music Workshop (3 semesters) 9 Music 201 Harmony I 3 Students must be familiar with notation, scales, intervals, keys and common musical terms. (Information and skills taught in Music 101.) Music 321 Elementary Piano 2