Audio Arts Level I (Certificate N0965)

Arts Division
Certificate N0965 

The Audio Arts Certificate Level I provides students with conceptual and technical skills necessary for employment in audio-related positions in a variety of industries.  These industries include, but are not limited to, music, film, TV, radio, animation, gaming, theater, event management, theme parks, commercial installations, and integrated systems. The program provides technical training in audio production, engineering, and business for recordings, live events, and multimedia. 

Students who successfully complete the Certificate Level I will be able to:

  1. Collaborate effectively in the development of high-quality audio productions.
  2. Engineer audio in a variety of settings.
  3. Analyze and critique audio productions in their historical and cultural context.
  4. Analyze emerging technology and industry developments to make technical decisions.
  5. Operate audio systems in recording, live, and multimedia settings.
  6. Apply technical knowledge and skills to the development of high-quality audio productions.
     

While the audio job market is competitive and position placement is in no way guaranteed, successful graduates will gain competitive skills necessary for pursuing entry-level employment as a(n):

  1. Studio, mix, or live sound engineer
  2. Sound designer or arranger
  3. Sound editor
  4. Audio and video equipment technician
  5. Media and communication worker
  6. Communication equipment operator

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
MUSA 100Fundamentals of Audio Technology3
MUSA 110Acoustics for Audio Production3
MUSA 120Introduction to Music Production3
MUSA 130Business of Audio Production3
MUSA 150Audio Recording3
MUSA 160Live Sound Engineering3
MUSA 200Audio Production3
Total Units21

Program Learning Outcomes

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