California Community Colleges System Courses

STUDIO RECORDING III

Master advanced studio recording techniques, from microphone placement to mixing and mastering, while developing professional production skills and learning to collaborate effectively with musicians.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

AUDIO PLUG-INS & SIGNAL PROCESSING

Master audio signal processing and plugins for modern music production, from EQ and compression to pitch correction and automation, using industry-standard tools across multiple genres and DAWs.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

COMPOSING & PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC I

Master electronic music production fundamentals, from synthesizer programming and sound design to sampling, algorithmic composition, and building interactive performance systems for live shows.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

COMPOSING & PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC II

Master advanced electronic music production techniques, from synthesizer programming to virtual orchestration, for creating professional soundscapes across various genres and media applications.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

COMPOSING & PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC III

Master advanced electronic music production techniques, from vocal processing and synthesis to field recording, mixing, and live performance using hardware controllers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

GREAT COMPOSERS & MUSIC MASTERPIECES

Explore the lives and masterpieces of Classical and early Romantic composers, understanding how their music reflected personal experiences and historical events of Western culture.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

GREAT COMPOSERS & MUSIC MASTERPIECES

Explore the lives and masterpieces of Classical and early Romantic composers, understanding how their music reflected personal experiences and historical events of Western culture.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP II

Master advanced music theory concepts including seventh chords, counterpoint, secondary dominants, modulation, and voice-leading while developing practical musicianship skills through dictation and sight-singing.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

MUSIC & MEDIA: HENDRIX TO HIP-HOP

Explore the evolution of popular music from The Beatles era through modern hip-hop, examining influential artists, cultural impacts, and the transformation of media delivery systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC: 1970-PRESENT

Explore the evolution of electronic music since 1970, analyzing its influence on technology, culture, and composition while examining key works from experimental to mainstream genres.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

ADVANCED-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II

Master essential English grammar and vocabulary through integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice to confidently communicate with English speakers in everyday situations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II

Master intermediate English language skills through integrated practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking for non-native speakers seeking to advance their proficiency.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

DEVELOPING LISTENING & SPEAKING SKILLS

Master essential English listening and speaking skills for daily conversations, academic settings, and group discussions while improving pronunciation and comprehension of American English speech patterns.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Explore fundamental concepts of political thought, examining key philosophers' views on state structure, individual rights, wealth distribution, and governmental foundations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM THE RENAISSANCE THROUGH KANT

Explore the evolution of European philosophical thought from medieval times through the Enlightenment, examining key thinkers and intellectual movements of the 17th and 18th centuries.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course