Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial Music Technology 2 (Professional)

About

The music technology certificate 2 provides students with a professional approach to modern technology to record, mix and produce music in a variety of practical settings. It is designed for students that have a future in the music industry in technology, and already have an understanding of current practices, who may not need a four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on acquiring essential knowledge and practical experience to prepare, or enhance a career immediately in the industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Technical - Demonstrate the ability to operate Digital Audio Workstations and digital consoles used in the audio field for music, theatre, dance, film, video and multi-media productions.
• Production - Produce several examples of both studio and on-location recordings, the ability to conceive, organize, setup, and finalize projects for various media formats and multi-track setups.
• Creative - Demonstrate the ability to design and organize live sound reproduction events, including consoles, speakers, amplifiers, microphones, signal processing, cabling, and acoustic treatments.
• General Education Skills - Recognize the importance that audio, in its various manifestations, plays in the enrichment of people's lives, particularly in the humanities and fine arts.

Requirements

Certificate in Commercial Music Technology (Professional) Level 2

The Certificate in Commercial Music Technology (Professional) Level 2 provides students with a professional approach to modern technology to record, mix and produce music in a variety of practical settings. It is designed for students that have a future in the music industry in technology, and already have an understanding of current practices, who may not need a four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on acquiring essential knowledge and practical experience to prepare, or enhance a career immediately in the industry.

Required Courses

• MUS 239 - Virtual Studio Technology
• MUS 319 - Multimedia for the Professional
• MUS 320 - Large Console Recording
• MUS 321 - Studio Recording III

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Syllabi

• MUS 239 - Virtual Studio Technology
• MUS 319 - Multimedia for the Professional

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Contacts

Degree Contact

• Chuck Foley Division of Music Technology, Coordinator

School of Music

The School of Music offers enriching undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students pursuing careers in composition, conducting, jazz studies, music education, and performance. We have more than 400 music majors studying under the guidance of experienced artist and performers, master teachers, and respected international scholars.

College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts provides an academic experience that heightens awareness of the physical, intellectual, and cultural world. We diligently prepare students for professional employment and/or post-graduate study in their artistic area.