Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music
The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Music degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities with majors in the Fine/Performing Arts. The degree is designed to prepare students to meet selective admission criteria for programs, such as the Bachelor of Music, which may require an audition. Embedded areas of emphasis include choral, instrumental, guitar and popular music performance.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8313
Total credits required
67-83
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
In most cases, courses used to satisfy the AAFA, Emphasis in Music will apply to general university graduation requirements of related majors; however, students need to be aware of any specific lower division requirements of their intended focus at the university to be sure they select courses that will meet those requirements.
Some courses may require permission of instructor and/or audition for placement.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Critically analyze music according to historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts in order to understand how musical composition changes over time and how it impacts current practice both in music creation and performance. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC130, MUC140, MTC155, MUC181, MTC203, MTC205, MTC255, MTC+++, MUC+++, MUC191, MUC192, MUC193, MUC195, MUC195AA, MUC281, MUC298AA, MUP100, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP164, MUP165, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [FYC], [SQ], [SG], (CRE))
- Perform with an appropriate tone quality, pitch, rhythm, expression, and articulation/diction in a historically and stylistically informed manner. (MHL194, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273), MUP298AA
- Use self-evaluation, critical feedback, and aural diagnosis to improve personal performance and instruction and that of others in both solo and group settings. (MHL194, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP+++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [FYC], [MA], (COM), (CRE))
- Demonstrate an ability to use self-management and self-discipline to align personal choices and behaviors with the achievement of personal goals in the field of music. (MHL194, MTC105, MTC106, MTC130, MUC140, MTC155, MTC156, MTC180, MUC181, MTC203, MTC205, MTC206, MTC255, MTC256, MTC+++, MUC+++, MUC109, MUC110, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP164, MUP165, MUP169, MUP183, MUP190, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP181, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
- Demonstrate accountability and professionalism to prepare for further study in music. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC106, MTC130, MUC140, MTC155, MTC156, MUC181, MTC203, MTC205, MTC206, MTC+++, MUC+++, MTC255, MTC256, MUC109, MUC110, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP164, MUP165, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
- Communicate effectively in verbal, written, nonverbal, and expressive forms to musicians and laypersons. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC180, MUC109, MUC110, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
- Collaborate with a diverse group of individuals to rehearse, perform, create, and instruct. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC106, MTC156, MTC206, MTC256, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
- Utilize technology to support composition, performance, instruction, and general communication. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MTC105, MTC106, MTC130, MUC140, MTC155, MTC156, MTC180, MUC181, MTC203, MTC205, MTC206, MTC255, MTC256, MTC+++, MUC+++, MUC109, MUC110, MUC197, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP131, MUP132, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP164, MUP165, MUP169, MUP181, MUP183, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP231, MUP232, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
- Explain how music reflects, shapes, creates, and disseminates culture. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MUC109, MUC110, MUE+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP150, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP153, MUP154AA, MUP154AB, MUP158, MUP159, MUP160, MUP161, MUP162, MUP163, MUP183, MUP169, MUP181, MUP190, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP217, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP+++, MUP/THP273, MUP298AA, [FYC], [SQ], [SG], (CRE))
- Locate and evaluate multiple sources of information to inform performance from varied historical contexts and genres. (MHL194, MHL241, MHL+++, MUP101++, MUP102++, MUP151++, MUP152++, MUP201++, MUP202++, MUP251++, MUP252++, MUP298AA, [FYC], (COM), (CRE))
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9-11 | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| MTC105 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MTC106 | Aural Perception I | 1 |
| MTC155 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MTC156 | Aural Perception II | 1 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 23-28 | |
| Transfer Plan 1: Classical Music Performance and Music Education | ||
| MUP102++ | Private Instruction | 2 |
| MUP152++ | Private Instruction | 2 |
| MUP202++ | Private Instruction | 2 |
| MTC205 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MTC206 | Aural Perception III | 1 |
| MUP252++ | Private Instruction | 2 |
| MTC255 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MTC256 | Aural Perception IV | 1 |
| Class Piano Credits: | 0-4 | |
| MUP131 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUP132 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUP231 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUP232 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| (Student`s level and number of credits required for degree determined by piano instructor based on audition) | 0-4 | |
| Large Music Ensembles Credits: | 4 | |
| Choose any four (4) credits from the following list of Musical Ensemble courses based on area of emphasis. Any substitutions require official approval of program director. | ||
| MUP150 | Community Chorus | 1 |
| MUP153 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUP159 | Community Orchestra | 1 |
| MUP160 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUP161 | Community Band | 1 |
| MUP162 | Band | 1 |
| MUP163 | Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz Big Bands only) | |
| MUP169 | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles 1 (Piano Ensemble only) | |
| MUP217 | Music Theatre: Broadway Solos | 1 |
| MUP/THP273 | Musical Theater Production | 1 |
| MUP153 | is recommended for Choral students (or, if unavailable, MUP150), MUP160 for Strings students (or, if unavailable, MUP159), MUP162 for Instrumental students (or, if unavailable, MUP161), MUP163 (limited to Jazz Big Bands) for Jazz students, MUP169 for students interested in transfer to Ottawa University for Guitar (or, if unavailable, any other approved ensemble), and MUP181 (limited to Piano Ensembles only) for Piano majors. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. | |
| Related Area Credits: | 4 | |
| Students should choose four (4) additional credits from the following list of options that best align with their academic and professional goals. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses and should be selected in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. | ||
| MHL+++ Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) | ||
| MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course(s) | ||
| MUC+++ Any MUC Music: Commercial/Business course(s) | ||
| MUE+++ Any MUE Music: Education course(s) | ||
| MUP+++ Any MUP Music Performance course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 2: Popular Music | ||
| MUC140 | Songwriting (3) OR | |
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I (3) | 3 |
| MUC181 | Popular Music Orchestration and Arranging (3) OR | |
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II (3) | 3 |
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright (3) OR | |
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization (3) | 3 |
| MUP100 | Introduction to Digital Musicianship (2) OR | |
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I (3) OR | |
| MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I (3) OR | |
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I (3) OR | |
| MUC193 | Computer-Based Sound Synthesis (3) OR | |
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III (3) | 2-3 |
| MUC298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| MUP101++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP102++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP151++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP152++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP201++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP202++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP251++ | Private Instructions (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP252++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| Performance Ensemble Credits: | 4 | |
| Choose any four (4) credits from the following list of Musical Ensemble courses. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. | ||
| MUP150 | Community Chorus | 1 |
| MUP153 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUP154AA | Jazz Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MUP154AB | Jazz Vocal Ensemble | 2 |
| MUP158 | Rock Band | 1 |
| MUP159 | Community Orchestra | 1 |
| MUP160 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUP161 | Community Band | 1 |
| MUP162 | Band | 1 |
| MUP163 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUP169 | Guitar Ensemble | 1 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles 1 (Jazz Combos) | |
| MUP190 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 3: Jazz Music | ||
| MTC130 | Jazz Theory | 2 |
| MUC181 | Popular Music Orchestration and Arranging (3) OR | |
| MTC203 | Jazz Composition (3) OR | |
| MUP165 | Jazz Improvisation II (2) | 2-3 |
| MUP100 | Introduction to Digital Musicianship (2) OR | |
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I (3) OR | |
| MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I (3) OR | |
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I (3) | 2-3 |
| MUP164 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUP101++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP102++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP151++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP152++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP201++ | Private Instruction (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP202++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP251++ | Private Instructions (1) (Must be completed for credit twice) OR | |
| MUP252++ | Private Instruction (2) | 2 |
| MUP298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| Performance Ensemble Credits: | 6 | |
| Choose any six (6) credits from the following list of Performance Ensemble courses. Ensemble courses can be taken multiple times for credit. Select courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. | ||
| MUP163 | Jazz Ensemble 1 (May be repeated for credit 4 times) | |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles 1 (May be repeated for credit 2 times) | |
| MUP183 | Jazz Combo 1 (May be repeated for credit 2 times) | |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 35-44 | |
| A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | ||
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics(4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher level mathematics [MA] course | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Transfer Plan 1: Classical Music Performance and Music Education: | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | ||
| (Recommended: MTC180 Computer Literacy for Musicians 3) | ||
| Transfer Plan 2: Popular Music | ||
| MTC180 | Computer Literacy for Musicians | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 3: Jazz Music | ||
| MTC180 | Computer Literacy for Musicians | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | |
| MHL194 | Music and Culture (3) (Recommended for students transferring to ASU) OR | |
| MHL241 | Music History and Literature to 1750 (3) (Recommended for students transferring to Ottawa/NAU) | |
| AND | ||
| Any additional MHL+++ Music: History/Literature course with [HU] designation (3) | 6 | |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC Requirements. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Global Awareness [G] or Historical Awareness [H] area. | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Courses in this area may also be applied to AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 0-3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 67 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. | ||
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