Sound Technology

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.

Programs you may also be interested in exploring:

• Drama and Theater Arts
• Engineering Technology
• Music

 

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