Associate of Arts in Music - Instrumental Emphasis
Associate of Arts in Music - Vocal Emphasis
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 or instrumental
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.
Associate of Arts in Musical Theater
This degree provides a foundation in musical theater for students
interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater
or pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry. To fulfill
the requirements for this degree, students will complete the
required courses for one of three areas of emphasis and work
with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general
education courses based on the student’s individual educational
goals.
This degree option provides a comprehensive foundation in
music preparation for transfer to Baccalaureate programs
for instrumental or vocal music majors in the California State
University system. To fulfill the requirements for this degree,
students will complete lower division major preparation courses
listed below and the appropriate general education pattern
(CSU GE or IGETC). Additional NVC graduation requirements do
not apply to this degree. Students must pass all courses in the
area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” and maintain an overall
minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree
option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure
appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of
emphasis, e.g. Instrumental, Vocal.
Music Technology Certificate
This certificate program provides students with a foundation in
music technology. Studio and location recording terminology,
equipment, and techniques are covered, along with computerbased
sound capture, editing, and processing. Additionally, music
scoring software for composition and arranging are covered. The
program emphasizes the industry trend of using music software
and hardware in the arranging, creation, sound management, and
recording aspects of the music business. To earn a Certificate Of
Achievement, students must complete all required courses with
a “C” grade or higher.