Top Associate Degrees in Performing Arts

At Salzburg College the Associate in Arts program is a 16-month course of study that covers the core materials needed to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree. An A.A. degree is the credential earned when a student has successfully completed a two-year course of study.... [-]

The Associate of Worship Leadership degree seeks:

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Cañada College is located half an hour from San Francisco, and half an hour from San Jose. These two culturally diverse and artistically vibrant cities offer exciting opportunities for those interested in starting a career in theater arts.... [-]

This program exposes students to the core principles and practices in the fields of drama and theatre. Students will learn the basics of acting, the basics of theatre technology and production, and where theatre fits into both the historical and modern world of entertainment.

The general music degree provides the foundation for future performers, composers, educators, writers and researchers, and music therapists. Students receive training in instrumental and vocal techniques and performance, music theory, and music history. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to complete this course of study

Recommended High School Preparation

Some background in voice or instrument. Ability to read music.

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A University Parallel Associate Degree Program contains the first two years of a typical four-year college or university program. Students enrolled in this program are those who expect to transfer to another senior institution following their graduation from Hiwassee College. The Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree is awarded. The faculty and staff of Hiwassee College work closely with our students and with neighbouring colleges and universities to ensure smooth and accurate transfer of credits. The College maintains course-bycourse transfer equivalency tables with many four-year colleges and universities to ease transfer and to help the student and his/her adviser with academic program development. In consultation with advisers, students may design an individual program of study to suit their goals and interests in areas such as Allied Health, Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Music, Science, and Pre-Professional. The University Parallel Associate Degree Program offered by the College can be modified in order to better meet the needs of the student and to accommodate the requirements of the senior institution to which the student expects to transfer. However, in making any modifications in a curriculum, the... [-]

This course is all about sound engineering and recording arts. Mixing modern technology with the more traditional skills, such as aligning and operating tape machines, using industry standard microphones and general studio skills required for industry practice supported by a good theoretical knowledge. Subjects covered include sound engineering and studio recording skills, advanced music production and listening skills, mixing & remixing, mastering, sound for moving image, acoustics & psychoacoustics, synthesis and sampling. This would be the next step for any music producer or sound engineer.

You will get a deep understanding of all the elements of working in a studio environment, including listening skills, mixing and remixing, mastering, acoustics, psychoacoustics and much more.... [-]

Future music industry professionals will require a range of essential creative and personal skills to be successful. Relentless ambition, drive, strong communication skills, entrepreneurial vision coupled with raw talent makes the developing music professional a formidable prospect. As with all dBs Music courses we help you identify and develop these essential ingredients so that you can achieve your goals. So if you’re looking to become a performing musician who’s not only looking to write and produce music, but also to push the boundaries of live performance then this is the course for you.

Alongside the technical and creative work you will be developing your understanding of the music industry and how you can make a living from it…practicing event management, online business, budgeting and finance, management processes, career strategies, project management and PR and marketing skills.... [-]

This course is for musicians and music makers who want to develop their creativity, theoretical understanding as well as the practical skills to compose, record and produce music and sound for TV, Film and the wider media industry. This brand new course is taught at dBs Music’s premier training centre in Camborne, Cornwall and awarded by Plymouth University. As with all dBs Music centres, students will find industry experienced staff, excellent equipment and a relaxed learning environment.

During this course you will cover the areas of sequencing, audio engineering, audio editing, mixing and production techniques. You’ll be using and mastering leading software tools including Logic, Pro Tools and Ableton.... [-]

Future music industry professionals will require a range of essential creative and personal skills to be successful. Relentless ambition, drive, strong communication skills, entrepreneurial vision coupled with raw talent makes the developing music professional a formidable prospect. As with all dBs Music courses, we help you identify and develop these essential ingredients so that you can achieve your goals. So if you’re looking to become a cutting-edge electronic music maker or a DJ who’s not only looking to write and produce music to a releasable standard but also to push the boundaries of modern electronic music production and performance then this is the course for you. Run in partnership with Cornwall College; this qualification is awarded through Plymouth University.... [-]

This course is all about sound engineering and recording arts. If you want the opportunity to get into the studio, get hands-on and lay the foundations of your career in the music industry, then this degree course will be right up your street. The course is aimed primarily at students who see themselves as recording studio based producers/engineers rather than electronic producers, and covers a wide range of advanced engineering and music production techniques, as well as developing your technical knowledge of recording equipment. Whether you want to set up your own studio or into one of the many roles within the audio production industry this degree will give you the training needed.

Whether a bedroom producer looking to break out, a DJ looking to produce more of your own tracks or even a ‘traditional’ composer looking to broaden your composition skills in the studio, this foundation degree course might just hit the spot. It is a thorough training in creativity and composition; ideas and invention. It demands that you continually reassess the way in which you work as a musician, and expand your technical knowledge and range of production styles. Ultimately, you will be trained to be one of tomorrow’s best creative composers.

The FdA Electronic Music: Production & Composition is validated by Plymouth University and is delivered by dBs Music in partnership with Tor Bridge High.... [-]

Live sound is one of the fastest growing areas in the field of music technology and sound engineering. This exciting two year degree course is very practical, with a focus on the skills needed to progress into a successful career in Live Sound, such as mixing technologies, acoustics, equipment operation, analogue and digital live sound production, listening skills and professional practices.

The majority of the course takes place in our own venue, the 400 capacity dBs Live in the centre of Plymouth. The course is validated by the University of Plymouth and is delivered by dBs Music in partnership with City College Plymouth.

As with all dBs Music courses you will spend most of your study time with your hands on the very best gear. You will be working in real venues with real sound engineers. This gives passionate students the opportunity to see working engineers do their thing and opens possibilities for actual working relationships with experienced live sound specialists.... [-]

The Music Studies associate degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for direct employment in music-related careers (i.e., music retail, faith-based music worship services) or with a transfer-orientated course of study towards a baccalaureate degree in the music profession.

The Music Studies program also serves an ever-expanding population of diverse students seeking personal enjoyment in the study of music. Students may enroll in the program full- or part time. The credentialed music staff brings an understanding of the community college student to their teaching approach.

The curriculum has been revised as part of the process in seeking national accreditation as a school of music. Additions to the curriculum in the areas of music theory, ear training, piano and history align the program offerings with the first two years of a four-year accredited music degree program.... [-]

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International Scholarships

International students accepted to Five Towns College are eligible to receive an international scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 USD per year. These scholarships are based on talent and/or merit and are renumerable based on the scholarship criteria set forth in the awards letter. These scholarships are awarded at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

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