(Enrollment in this program opens January 2016)
Purpose
This certificate program will prepare students for employment in the music and entertainment industry as technicians/specialists in music recording, audio hardware and software utilization, digital audio production, editing, and mastering. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in music, entertainment or related occupations. Graduates of this program can potentially obtain employment as recording technicians/engineers, sound technicians in live or studio positions, audio editors/designers in various music‐related fields. These could include broadcast media, motion picture trades and other multimedia‐based areas.
Course Prerequisites
Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below to check for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions related to the course. Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.
Certificate Completion/Graduation
Students must fulfill all requirements of their program major after which, students must complete an application for graduation through the Office of the Registrar and enroll in the GRD 1500 course the semester in which they intend to graduate. Students must apply for graduation by the published deadline to be assured of final clearance for graduation, timely receipt of their diploma, and participation in the commencement ceremony.