Music-Vocal: AA Degree
This degree provides a basic foundation in music for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical entertainment industry. As part of this degree, the students will select a vocal music emphasis. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals.
Career Opportunities
Entertainment: musical, theatrical and media professionals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Hear, identify and manipulate with fluency in sound and notation the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solo and collaborative performance including technical competency, sight-reading, interpretive skill and artistic self-expression.
- Think, speak and write clearly and effectively about music.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (14 units) | ||
| MUSI-112 | Survey & Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-120A | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI-130 | Voice I | 2 |
| MUSI-238 | Class Piano IV | 2 |
| Required Electives (11 units) | ||
| Complete 11 units from the following courses: | 11 | |
| Musicianship II | ||
| Musicianship III | ||
| Voice II | ||
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| College Chorale | ||
| Vocal Ensemble, Prima voce | ||
| Women's Chorale | ||
| Men's Chorale | ||
| Voice III | ||
| Voice IV | ||
| Class Piano III | ||
| Women's Ensemble | ||
| Total Units | 25 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.