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MIDI Applications, Associate in Arts Degree

Banner Code: 1_AA_MIDI

Control Number: 08641

Financial Aid Eligible


This program is designed for the musician or computer professional who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of computer music. Courses are designed to emphasize the practical application of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).

Complete the MIDI Applications Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Create and perform musical compositions utilizing a standard scoring program.
  2. Create musical compositions utilizing standard music production programs that demonstrate competency in the following techniques: looping, sequencing, editing, and virtual synthesis.
  3. Demonstrate applications of studio recording techniques.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CIS A100Introduction to Computer Applications3
MUS A110Computers in Music 13
MUS A111Computers in Music 23
MUS A112Computers in Music 33
MUS A113Computers in Music 43
MUS A115Fundamentals of Music3
MUS A261Recording Techniques 13
Restricted Electives5
C++ Programming Language 1
Film Production 1
Piano 1
Piano 2
Theory 1
Piano 3
Piano 4
Program Major Units26
OCC AA General Education and Multicultural Requirements 1,2,3Up to 27
Transfer elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirementVaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AA GE60
1

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

2

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

3

Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CIS A100 Introduction to Computer Applications 3
MUS A110 Computers in Music 1 3
MUS A115 Fundamentals of Music 3
OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units12
Semester 2
MUS A111 Computers in Music 2 3
MUS A261 Recording Techniques 1 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE (See Requirements) 1 5
OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 3-5
 Units17-20
Summer
AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE 2 3
 Units3
Year 2
Semester 1
MUS A112 Computers in Music 3 3
OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 4
OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY - CHOOSE ONE 3 2-4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 3
 Units12-14
Semester 2
MUS A113 Computers in Music 4 3
OCC AA GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA 7E ACTIVITY - CHOOSE ONE 3 1-4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 6
 Units16-19
 Total Units60-68
1

MIDI Application Restricted Electives - a total of five (5) total units required. 

2

OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage

3

OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity

4

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS