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New Common Course Numbering (CCN) System Implemented for Fall 2025

Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course version. View the six courses listed here.

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When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person on campus. View section letter code definitions.

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Music Technology

MTEC 50A

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

4 units

CSU

View Course Description ↗ View Course Outline

Description: Introduction to creating music with computers, keyboards, audio samples and beats using Pro Tools and other digital audio workstations. Basic principles and use of MIDI sequencing/audio software. Songwriting, musical composition, mixing, mastering and the basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, harmony, style and form) as they relate to contemporary music. Basic music production using DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). General computer literacy and media management. All styles are included, and prior musical training is not required.
Prerequisite:
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Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 66A.
Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
Foothill GE Area:
Transferability: CSU
Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

Section: MTEC-050A-01W

Course Number (CRN): 30903

Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025

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Textbook(s): $0-$30$0-$50 indicates course/section uses materials that may be free of charge or may cost less than $30.Check Bookstore

Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html

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