Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Digital Music Production 
Career Cluster:	Arts A/V Technology and Communication

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0610020304	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in music production occupations or to provide supplemental professional training 
for persons previously or currently employed in this field.  The content includes, but is not limited to, instruction that prepares individuals for 
positions such as music production specialists, audio technicians, audio assistants, media and communication equipment workers, music editors, 
and archivists and related workers.

This certificate program is part of the Music and Sound Production Technology AS degree program (1650091300).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure    

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 12 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs  

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic musical skills.
02.0	Demonstrate competence in basic musical instrument skills. 
03.0	Demonstrate the application of control protocols and their relationship to equipment used in the music industry.
04.0	Demonstrate set-up and configuration of a computer for audio applications.
05.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Digital Music Production 
CIP Number:	0610020304
Program Length:	12 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Music and Sound Production Technology AS degree program (1650091300).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic musical skills. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge of musical structure.	
01.02	Apply listening skills to live and recorded music.	
01.03	Identify the performance characteristics of musical instruments.	
01.0	Demonstrate competence in basic musical instrument skills. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Demonstrate basic knowledge of scales and chord structure.	
01.02	Follow basic musical notation.	
01.03	Demonstrate basic knowledge of a musical instrument. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the application of control protocols and their relationship to equipment used in the music industry. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate an understanding of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI).	
02.02	Demonstrate proficiency in using MIDI instruments to record sounds using a digital sampler.	
02.03	Utilize a computer and multiple MIDI instruments.	
02.04	Record a single sound track; utilize software to add multiple sound tracks and change MIDI voices.	
02.05	Demonstrate an understanding of MIDI and other control protocols in the recording studio.	
02.06	Troubleshoot MIDI and control communication problems. 	
03.0	Demonstrate set-up and configuration of a computer for audio applications. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Install and configure software related to audio programs.	
03.02	Demonstrate basic knowledge of computer system requirements.	
03.03	Install the basic peripheral devices related to audio programs.	
04.0	Demonstrate employability skills. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Create and write a résumé and cover letter.	
04.02	Prepare and compile a work portfolio, demo, and/or recording.	
04.03	Identify acceptable work habits.	
04.04	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
04.05	Formulate strategy for post-graduation.	
04.06	Generate a career plan.	
04.07	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Hazard Communication regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.