Music Recording Technology, Certificate

CIP Code: 10.0299

NOVA Code: 5570

Offered through LO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for individuals who wish to set up their own studio or seek employment as music recording technicians. Occupational objectives include development for positions as assistants and aides in recording studios, broadcast studios, myriad other recording enterprises, and countless private studios in the recording industry. Training in digital audio is emphasized using industry standard software.

Recommended Preparation: A personal interview with a program faculty member.

One Year

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)
MUS 130 - Overview of the Recording Industry (1 CR.)
MUS 140 - Introduction to Recording Techniques (3 CR.)
MUS 157 - Sound Studio Design (3 CR.)
MUS 158 - Recording Studio Electronics: Theory and Maintenance (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) ¹

Total 17 credits

2nd Semester

BUS 165 - Small Business Management (3 CR.)
CST Elective (3 CR.) ²
MUS 179 - Music Copyright Law (1 CR.)
MUS 227 - Editing and Mixdown Techniques (3 CR.)
MUS 235 - Advanced Recording Techniques (3 CR.)
MUS 288 - Recording Problems Seminar (2 CR.)
PSY 120 - Human Relations (3 CR.)

Total 18 credits

3rd Semester

MUS 290 - Coordinated Internship (3 CR.)

Total 3 credits

Total credits for the Music Recording Technology Certificate: 38 credits

¹May take SDV 100 or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.

²Select from the following: CST 110 , CST 115 , CST 126 , CST 227 , and CST 229 .