| Grade Range: | |
| 9–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| f - Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Notes: | |
| Administrative Procedure 4771, Alternative Means of Satisfying the Prescribed Course of Study, this course may be used to fulfill the Visual and Performing Arts high school graduation requirement. | |
| Course Description: | |
Students in this course learn how to create original pieces of music, and develop foundational skills and knowledge in preparation for taking higher-level courses that will lead to a career in music. Topics covered include: music theory, music vocabulary, an overview of the recording industry, studio skills, basic recording techniques, product proposals, and product creation. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| State Course code not defined or retired. | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Each site selects its own resources from available publications. | |