Date:01/14/14
GRCC NEW PROGRAM APPLICATION
(Completed by Associate Dean with Program Director/Department Head)
Date approved at ProDeans
Date Notice of Intent
submitted to Provost
Winter 2013
General Information
Award Type
(e.g., certificate, A.A. or A.A.S)
Program Name
(If more than 50 characters, also
complete box below)
Certificate
Digital Audio Specialist Certificate
Short Program Name
Digital Audio Specialist Certificate
Credit/Contact Hours
27
(Up to 50 characters)
CIP Code
10.0203 – Recording Arts Technology/Technician
(Provided by Provost Office)
Effective Semester/Year
F14
Program Length/Timeframe
4 semesters
(months/semesters)
Delivery Modalities for original
offering
On Ground Only
Program Location(s)
Main Campus
Collaborating Colleges/
Universities/Companies
None
Online Only
x
On Ground and Online (Hybrid)
if any
Brief catalog description
Briefly explain, in 3-5
sentences, how this program
illustrates the College’s
mission. Include a statement
about how this program
complements your school or
department’s plan. How will
addition of this program meet
the Ends?
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The Digital Audio Certificate prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to
the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video,
broadcast, live, or mixed media productions.
To effectively meet the goals of our target population the music department has taken the
core recording technology courses from the Associate of Music Degree with an emphasis in
Recording Technology. We have stripped away the barrier of those music classes that
consistently prevented this target population from successfully completing the degree. We
are, therefore, helping them reach their goals of mastering the digital audio technology
required to become marketable and employable in the field of sound recording.
The Music Department has consistently observed lower completion rates for students
enrolled in the Recording Technology Curriculum. This low completion rate was directly
related to those music skills classes for which a large population was unprepared to
complete. By creating a certificate that focuses on the Recording Specific courses we are
creating a scenario that will allow these students to be successful. We therefore believe
that this certificate has been developed in the spirit of the completion agenda, most
recently the focus of the college of arts and sciences.
1
x
Program Outcomes
What is the purpose of the program
for the student? Why would students
take this program?
Program Level Student
Learning Outcomes (What skills,
Transfer
Employment
Certification
See attached
document.
knowledge, ability, attitudes will
students have by completing the
program?) These are high level
outcomes and should be no more than
5. Please note the relationship of a
Program Learning Outcome (PLO) to
an Institutional Learning Outcome
(ILO) whenever that applies.
Documented Need for the Program
(Provide narrative descriptions for each item. As appropriate, attach additional
documentation as outlined sections below)
Supply and Demand
(High demand/high wage, high skill)
www.careerinfonet.org
http://milmi.org/
www.therightplace.org
The Occupation Report supplied by Mark Champion indicates that the demand for
Recording Engineers is growing and will continue to grow through 2021 and beyond. An
increase in demand of at least 26%-nationally is expected between 2012 and 2021. Median
earnings for individuals in this high skill occupation are $17.92/hr.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Employment Projections
(3-5 years)
http://milmi.org/
www.therightplace.org
Employment projections for the next three to five years show an increase of 15.4%
through 2021.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Perkins eligibility (Yes or No)
This information has yet to be determined.
Cite competing programs
None within a 50 mile radius.
Work with Dean of SWD
(within 50 mile radius)
External Consultation (as
applicable) Describe
consultant/firm/Institution name and
attach findings/report
Considerations to Deliver the Program
(Provide narrative descriptions for each item. As appropriate, attach additional
documentation as outlined sections below)
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Enrollment Projections
Revenues and Expenditures
Faculty/Staff Projections
Summarize Faculty
Qualifications
Technology, Equipment and
Facilities Needed
Facility Leases (if applicable)
Library Resources Needed
Summary of Collaborative or
Consortium Agreements
Anticipated or potential transfer
agreements
25 per year
No changes
No changes from existing Faculty/Staff that are adequate for the Associates of Music in
Recording Technology. Curriculum 212.
1. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Music with a Baccalaureate Degree in Recording
Technology or it’s equivalent, Five year's experience as a full time professional audio
engineer.
2. Previous collegiate recording technology teaching experience
3. Demonstrated skills in live sound recording and reinforcement as well as digital studio
recording.
No Changes from those required for the Associates of Music 212 curriculum. The existing
technology, equipment and facilities are adequate to meet the needs of the students that
will enroll in recording technology classes.
None
No changes
NA
Curriculum Description
(Provide narrative descriptions for each item. As appropriate, attach additional
documentation)
Program-specific admission
requirements
Students must receive an 85% or better on the basic music theory pretest and piano
placement test.
Anticipated Time-to-Degree
Certificate completion will require four semesters.
Program accrediting agency
NA
(as applicable)
Does this program prepare
students to be certified or to
sit for licensing
examinations? (as applicable)
Anticipated transferability of
credit
YES
NO
x
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Students could choose to transfer these course credits into the Associate of Music Degree
Curriculum, 212- Recording Technology.
Curriculum Design
Program Component
General education courses
Departmental courses
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Course Number/Title
PC 141 – Science of Sound
MUS 121 – Piano Techniques 1- 1 Credit
MUS 173 – Basic Studio Techniques 1, 4 Credits
MUS 174 – Basic Studio Techniques 2, 4 Credits
MUS 273/274 – Advanced Studio Techniques 1,
3 credits
MUS 275/276 – Advances Studio Techniques 1,
3 credits
MUS 271 - Basic Sequencing- 3 Credits
MUS 175 – Introduction to Music Business, 2
Total Credits
4
23
3
Credits
MUS 272 - Advanced Sequencing – 3 Credits
Total Number of Credits in Award (including all components)
27
Evidence Required (Attachments)
ALL Programs
1. Advisory committee minutes documenting recommendation; Departmental recommendation include minutes and
attendance
2. Information on wages, employment level, occupations, summary of supply/demand data
3. Copies of consortia and/or articulation agreements, if applicable
4. Justification for exceeding approved program credit lengths, if applicable
5. Business, industry, labor, or professional support, as appropriate.
Internal Approvals
Contact Information
Contact Person
Department Head/Program Director
Financial Aid Director
Associate Dean
Dean
Provost
Name
Email
Phone
Kevin Dobreff
kdobreff@grcc.edu
234-4188
Kevin Dobreff
kdobreff@grcc.edu
234-4188
Ann Isackson
aisackson@grcc.e
du
234-4030
William Faber
wfaber@grcc.edu
234-2358
Laurie Chesley
lchesley@grcc.edu
234-4486
Gilda Gely
ggely@grcc.edu
234-3920
The above approvals do not guarantee this program will be offered.
NOTE: Please review and update any collaborative or articulation agreements that may apply to this application.
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External Approvals (for Provost Office use)
Approval Entity
Determination
Date
Submitted
Date
Approved
Beginning Semester
Gainful Employment
(for certificates and job training)


Number of Weeks
Number of hours of instruction
State Board Approval
Higher Learning Commission
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