"The Music and Sonic Arts (MSA) program is an industry-shaping program focused on music recording, production, audio programming, interactivity, and composition using contemporary tools including Ableton or Max MSP software. Offered at the Portland Community College (PCC) Cascade campus in North Portland, the program includes pathways for two-year associate's degrees in music, or one-year certificates that can be useful in music and other tech jobs."
"Alena Slee, a student in the program, is organizing a demonstration on February 12, calling for accountability for a school leadership who she says failed to sufficiently consider aspects that could lead them to a different decision. She said the program is a highly diverse safe haven, particularly for neurodivergent students to learn skills that may be challenging to learn in other scenarios."
Portland Community College's Music and Sonic Arts (MSA) program provides training in music recording, production, audio programming, interactivity, and composition using tools like Ableton and Max MSP. The program offers two-year associate degrees and one-year certificates relevant to music and tech careers. Budget reductions of at least $11.2 million for 2025–2027 and a potential further $21 million for 2027–2029 have prompted PCC administrators to restructure the curriculum. Students, faculty, political figures, and community members are organizing to oppose cuts. Supporters say the program serves a diverse population and offers a safe learning environment for neurodivergent students.
Read at Portland Mercury
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