Audio Arts Level II (Certificate T0966)

Arts Division
Certificate T0966

The Audio Arts Certificate Level II provides students with conceptual, technical, and creative 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 training in audio production, engineering, and business for recordings, live events, and multimedia. 

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

  1. Collaborate effectively in the development of high-quality audio productions.
  2. Lead and manage complex audio productions.
  3. Develop audio productions for a specified purpose in a variety of settings.
  4. Analyze and critique audio productions in their historical and cultural context.
  5. Analyze emerging technology and industry developments to make strategic decisions.
  6. Operate advanced audio systems in recording, live, and multimedia settings.
  7. Apply technical knowledge and skills to the development of high-quality audio productions.
  8. Apply creative audio techniques to the development of effective 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. Producer or director
  2. Studio, mix, or live sound engineer
  3. Sound designer or arranger
  4. Sound editor
  5. Entertainer or performer
  6. Audio and video equipment technician
  7. Media and communication worker
  8. Communication equipment operator

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Completion of Audio Arts Level I Coursework21
PLUS
Completion of Audio Arts Level II Coursework15-17
Total Units36-38
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Audio Arts Level I Coursework
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
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Audio Arts Level II Coursework
MUSA 210Audio for Multimedia3
MUSA 220Sound Performance and Synthesis3
MUSA 250Audio Capstone3
Choose two courses from the following list6-8
Small Business Management
Principles of Marketing
Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
Electronic Circuits (AC)
Music Fundamentals for Musicians
DJ Performance
Advanced Commercial Music Ensemble
Songwriting
Work Experience in Audio Arts
Introduction to Electronic Media
Beginning Audio Media Production
Stagecraft
Sound for Theater
Total Units15-17


 

Program Learning Outcomes

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