Logic: Digital Audio Certificate

Program Overview

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Logic: Digital Audio Certificate

Summary

The Logic: Digital Audio certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Digital Audio Engineering. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Digital Audio Engineering.

What You’ll Learn

Students who successfully complete this program -by achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program-should be able to work in a project studio or a professional recording facility to create digital audio media for CDs, DVDs, broadcast (radio and television) and films.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Students study and learn the digital audio capabilities of Apple's Logic software application and associated hardware.

Students successfully completing this Certification Series are qualified to compose, Logic. Examples include music, sound design for audio books, computer applications and games, as well as radio and television commercials and feature length (and smaller) films and videos.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this program; however, the series of classes must be taken sequentially. Prerequisites for ALL music theory and 200 level classes each require a 2.0 grade or instructor permission.

Program Requirements

• MUSTC 171 Dig. Audio Workstation I: Musical Digital Audio
• MUSTC 172 Dig. Audio Workstation II: Static Sound Design
• MUSTC 173 Dig Audio Workstn III Film/Video Post Production

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Matthew Jorgensen Rm 807

Program Information:

Length of Program: 15 CreditsCompletion Award: Certificate of CompletionEnrollment: SummerApproximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website:

Plan code: MUODAC01

Careers & Opportunities

Seattle has an active music industry including music and television production studios and audio recording studios and many project-based studios. Specialists in Digital Logic are more qualified to produce work for advertising, jingle writing and production, multimedia production and CD ROM technology in studios preferring this software application and the associated digital audio workflow and fundamentals. Many project studios and notable composers rely on Digital Logic software as their digital audio workstation environment, creating employment opportunities for skilled technicians.

The overall growth of this industry should remain steady over the next decade. Often most lucrative opportunities in the music industry are found in major metropolitan areas as such as Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Nashville, Seattle and Vancouver B.C.

Potential positions include: recording engineer, sound engineer, foley engineer, composer, producer, sound designer, live theater audio effects/assets manager, streaming media editor.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Audio Engineering Production AAAS
• Foundations of Electronic Music Certificate
• Music Business AAAS
• Classical Piano AM
• Music Pre-Major
• Classical Voice AM
• Instrumental Music AM
• Music Performance AAAS
• Electronic Music Production AAAS
• Foundations of Digital Audio - Pro Tools Certificate
• Foundations of Multi-Track Recording Certificate
• Foundations of Music Business Certificate

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Logic: Digital Audio Certificate equips students with essential knowledge and skills in Digital Audio Engineering.
• Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the program, students have the competency to work in project or professional recording studios to produce digital audio media for various platforms, including CDs, DVDs, broadcast (radio and television), and films.
• Program Description:
The program delves into the digital audio capabilities of Apple's Logic software application and its accompanying hardware. Students gain proficiency in composing, sound design for audio books, computer applications and games, as well as radio and television commercials and feature-length (and smaller) films and videos.

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Outline:

• Content:
The program comprises three courses:
• **MUSTC 171: Dig.
Audio Workstation I: Musical Digital Audio**
• **MUSTC 172: Dig.
Audio Workstation II: Static Sound Design**
• MUSTC 173: Dig Audio Workstn III Film/Video Post Production

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Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
The program employs a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and project-based learning.
• Faculty:
The program is led by skilled and experienced instructors.
• Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes practical application and industry-standard techniques.

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Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are qualified for various roles in the music and entertainment industry, including:
• Recording engineer
• Sound engineer
• Foley engineer
• Composer
• Producer
• Sound designer
• Live theater audio effects/assets manager
• Streaming media editor
• Opportunities:
Seattle boasts an active music industry, offering ample employment opportunities for specialists in Digital Logic. The program prepares students for lucrative positions in advertising, jingle writing and production, multimedia production, and CD ROM technology. Many project studios and renowned composers rely on Digital Logic software, creating a high demand for skilled technicians.
• Overall Growth:
The overall growth of the digital audio industry is projected to remain steady over the next decade. Major metropolitan areas such as Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Nashville, Seattle, and Vancouver B.C. offer particularly promising career prospects.