Audio Engineering (Certificate)

Location(s): Accelerated Program Campus, Online Campus

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Program Summary

This post-baccalaureate certificate is a focused study of the use of digital audio workstations (primarily Pro Tools) and supplemental audio software in audio recording, live sound, and audio mixing. After completing this certificate, learners will be able to record, edit, mix, and master their own music or the music of others in a studio environment either at home, in a studio, or on site.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.

Audio Engineering Curriculum (12 Credits)

MUSC 6303 - Applications in Live Sound 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 6313 - Techniques in Mixing 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 6323 - Audio Recording I 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 6333 - Audio Recording II 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 12

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing this program a student will be able to:

Capture and edit audio files using Pro Tools or a similar Digital Audio Workstation.
Set up and run a small PA system for live musical performance.
Perform advances recording and mic techniques in a studio or home studio environment.
Mix tracks of music to be album-ready and at a professional level.