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Music and Sonic Arts is a program for musicians, artists, and designers interested in contemporary and future-facing tools, methods, and mindsets for sonic composition, performance, production, and design.
Why choose Music and Sonic Arts at PCC?
Salary
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Interested in starting this program?
- Attend a Music and Sonic Arts information session.
- See our program overview.
Music and Sonic Arts is a program unique in the state, region, and nation. In a caring and supportive environment, with the help of contemporary and emerging technologies, students push the boundaries of music and sound, discovering what is artistically and technologically possible.
The Music and Sonic Arts program values, welcomes, and teaches the contributions of people of different identities and backgrounds, and encourages students to imagine the important, possible roles of music, sound, and technology in positive social change.
Degrees and certificates
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Creative Coding and Immersive Technologies | 2 years | ||
| Associate Degree: Music and Sonic Arts | 2 years | ||
| Career Pathway Certificate: Creative Coding and Immersive Technologies | Less than 1 year | ||
| Career Pathway Certificate: Music and Sonic Arts | Less than 1 year |
Locations
CascadeWhat will you learn?
Class information
Students of Music and Sonic Arts acquire a broad range of artistic and technical knowledge:
- Contemporary music theory
- Piano
- Voice
- Studio and home recording
- Music production
- Composition
- Sound design
- Computer programming for musical and artistic purposes
- Social responsibility and engagement
What will you do?
Dependent largely on your interests, careers in Music and Sonic Arts include:
- Performer
- Producer
- Composer
- Sound designer
- Educator
- Researcher
- Technician
Who will hire you?
Many musical professionals are self-employed, and the types of people and companies you can work for are varied.
Next steps
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