Are you interested in creating music and sound effects electronically? A certificate in sound technology can help you turn your passion into a career!
Sound recording and electronic music play an increasingly vital role in our society. Allan Hancock College’s sound technology certificate prepares students for careers in live and in-studio sound recording and sound reinforcement, as well as film, television, radio and more. Taught by working professionals on industry-standard equipment, students learn the basic terminology associated with acoustics and sound recording, get hands-on experience participating in sound recording and mix-down sessions, and produce and record their own works of electronic music.
The sound recording certificate can also be valuable preparation for enrolling in an advanced commercial music school.
This program will help you to:
- recognize and define the basic terminology associated with acoustics
- recognize and define the basic terminology associated with sound recording and electronic music
- participate in sound recording and mix-down sessions
- produce and record works of electronic music
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Certificate of Achievement- Sound Technology
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
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Contact Information
John R. Hood, Fine Arts Department Chair
Professor of Art and Design
jhood@hancockcollege.edu
F-216
805-922-6966 ext. 3705
Lucero Valdovinos
Administration Assistant II
lucero.valdovinos@hancockcollege.edu
F-246
805-922-6966 ext. 3252
Christopher Diaz, PhD
Professor of Music
F-111
805 922-6966 ext. 3219
Location
Fine Arts Complex
Building F
800 S. College Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
