Music Recording Technology, SC

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Music Recording Technology, develops the skills and training necessary to be successful in entry-level recording studio positions and other music recording jobs, and provides a pathway to a career in the music and entertainment industry, or to pursue further education in Music Technology.

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Program Requirements

Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.

Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid. 

To earn a skills certificate, students must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
2. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Students completing the skills certificate will understand theoretical aspects of audio recording and audio theory including but not limited to signal flow, microphone theory, and overdubbing methods.

PSLO2: Students completing the skills certificate will apply Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) hardware and software in the creation of recorded music.