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Through a focused curriculum and real-world experience, the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) prepares students for careers in the music industry.

In addition to two fully accredited Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees and three associate degrees, ACM@UCO offers the following micro-credentials provide additional opportunities to demonstrate specific knowledge, skills and abilities in ways that create a more complete picture of your capabilities.

10 Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Guitar Rig
10 Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Guitar Rig
Got a noisy guitar rig? Sick of hearing all that hum, buzz, and hiss? In this course, we are going to discover why and how noise enters our guitar rig and what we can do to reduce it!
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ACM Intro to Photoshop
ACM Intro to Photoshop
Photoshop is an extremely powerful software used by many creative professionals. Whether you are trying to expand your knowledge in photo editing, graphic design or creative marketing, Photoshop has the tools to help you get to the next step in your career. This Micro-credential is meant for those of you who have little to no experience in photoshop. After finishing this course, you will understand the basic layout and workflow in the software, learning how to edit a picture using levels and curves, and how you can use the software to manipulate an image.
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Intro to Audio Effects
Intro to Audio Effects

This course is designed to explain the function and application of audio effects. Whether you're editing videos, recording music, or working on a podcast, this course will help you leverage audio effects to make your sound as good as it can be.

Individuals taking this course will learn the basic function & application of equalizers, compressors, reverb and delay.  It will help leverage audio effects to make the sound as good as it can be.

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Intro to Remote Session Recording
Intro to Remote Session Recording

Welcome to "Introduction to Remote Session Recording," a micro-credential course introducing you to the world of remote recording sessions. In today's digital age, remote recording services are in high demand for musicians on the road, and can provide steady gig work for freelancers. This course will provide you with the essential knowledge and practices to get started.

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Joining PROs and Sound Exchange
Joining PROs and Sound Exchange

The Knowing Your Rights: Joining a Performance Rights Organization and Sound Exchange micro-credential offers a one-stop shop for all things PRO/SE related. Earners will learn the fundamentals of Performance Rights Organizations (PROs), Sound Exchanges (SEs) and explains why participation in one is valuable. Earners also learn about the differences between the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and other privately held options.

Individuals who participate in this course will better understand the role and professional value of PROs and SEs, how to join a PRO and the difference between BMI and ASCAP.

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macOS Fundamentals for Music Production
macOS Fundamentals for Music Production

 MacOS Fundamentals for Music Production is a comprehensive introductory course designed to provide essential knowledge of Mac operations for achieving success at ACM@UCO or any other music production program. This course will focus on features specific to macOS and also includes some basic computer concepts that may be helpful if you're more familiar with operating a tablet or smartphone.

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Modular Synthesis 1
Modular Synthesis 1

One of the most eye-catching sites in a modern studio is the modular synthesizer (you know, the wall of blinking lights and knobs connected with a tangled network of patch cables that seems to generate ideas by itself). This course is designed to introduce the foundational concepts of modular synthesis and explore the unique workflows that this format provides using the free program VCV Rack, so you can start working in a modular synth environment for free.

Individuals who participate in this course will learn the basics of creating and modifying sound on a modular synth. Participants will also learn the basics of working in the free program VCV Rack.

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Registering a Music Copyright
Registering a Music Copyright

Individuals in the Registering a Music Copyright micro-credential will gain an understanding of what copyright is and why it is important, the difference between copyright and trademar, copyright associated vocabulary, correctly registering a copyright online, ownership rights, the limitations of copyright and boundaries of fair use, and the differences between performing arts copyright and sound recording copyright.

Individuals who participate in this course will learn about what copyright protection is and why it is important for performers and artists. Learners walk through the process of registering a copyright online.

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Unique Beats in Ableton Live
Unique Beats in Ableton Live
In this course, Ableton Certified Trainer Christina Horn walks you through how to use the tools in Ableton Live to intuitively create unique sounds. Get ready to learn how to use Ableton in new and inspiring ways and get introduced to some common (and not so common) devices included in Ableton Live.
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