Campus/format: A majority of this program can be completed during the day at the Gardner Campus.
Audio Engineering Concentration (BCTA) A Degree in Broadcasting & Electronic Media Courses in the Audio Engineering Concentration focus on skills necessary to pursue positions in professional sound engineering. Through hands-on training, specialized classroom study, and research, students receive extensive training in all aspects of the industry. Graduates can explore careers in music, radio, television, cinema, gaming, and theatre. Number ENG101 BCT105 BCT112 BCT110 MAT126 BCT122
ENG102 CIS127 MUS103 SPC113 BCT211 BCT217
BCT214
BCT224
Suggested Course Order English Composition I Introduction to Mass Media Introduction to Audio Production Fundamentals of Video Production Topics in Mathematics (or higher) Fundamentals of Audio Postproduction Professional Elective Behavioral Social Science Elective English Composition II Computer Technologies Music Skills and Theory I Speech Advanced Audio Production Critical Listening for Audio Engineers Non-behavioral Social Science Elective Broadcast and Electronic Media Operations and Management
Cr Semester Grade Prerequisites/Notes 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement 3 MAT096 or placement 3 BCT112
Music Recording and Mixing Techniques Business Elective Lab Science Elective
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General Elective
3
Health Elective
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Electives: As listed to the right Electives: ANT, PSY, SOC, SSC ENG101 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement
3
Electives: ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, SSC
3
BCT105,completion of 45 credits, or permission of division dean Note: Offered in Spring only BCT211
ENG101 BCT122 BCT122
Transfer options: BCT students who carefully plan their course selections may qualify for MassTransfer (see page 45 for more information). For a complete list of transfer agreement options visit MWCC‘s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu and www.mwcc.edu/3plusone. Special requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Career options: Professional sound engineers are employed in a variety of fields including music recording and mixing; live events for venue audience, recording, or broadcasting; on-air or production for radio and TV; numerous applications on-location; sound effects and Foley; pro audio sales. Professional sound engineers may work as hourly or salaried staff employees, freelancers, or self-employed, independent owner/operators. Professional electives: Any BCT or PHO course,
Electives: ACC, BUS, MGT, MKT Electives: BIO, BTC, CHE, EAS, EGM, NRD, PHY Electives: Any course (see page 67 for exceptions) Electives: BIO101, BIO103, BIO112, BIO230, CHC101, CHC102, CHC108, CHC220, EXS102, EXS201, PER126, PER127, PER130
3 4
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ART109 Art History I, ART110 Art History II, ART113 Introduction to Studio, ART251 Two-Dimensional Design, ART263 Drawing I, CGD101 Design Theory, CGD104 Digital Imaging, CGD107 Designing Business Graphics, CGD110 Animation, CGD112 Communication in Multimedia Design, CGD205 Digital Photo Art, CGD240 Creative Web Design I, ENG239 Creative Writing: Fiction, ENG240 Creative Writing: Poetry, ENG241 Journalism I: Media Writing, ENG242 Journalism II: Advancing Newswriting, ENG245 Film Appreciation, MKT142 Marketing, MKT143 Retail Management, MUS104 Music Skill and Theory II, MUS110 Music Appreciation, SOC103 Introduction to Sociology, THE101 Fundamentals of Acting, THE103 Introduction to Theatre, THE284 Technical Theatre Practicum I, THE285 Technical Theatre Practicum II.
Earning potential: Varies greatly depending on position and geographic location.
Total: 63/64 credits See page 79 of the college catalog for technical standards.
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