Digital Music certificate

About the program:

The Digital Music certificate is intended to serve students who wish to pursue careers in digital audio media. These careers can include gaming and other media audio production, broadcast production and editing, digital performance, and audio/music recording. Students in the program will study digital sound production, editing, with special emphases on use of pre-existing materials/sampling, composition of original music, recording sound, and proper use of industry software and equipment. This program can also serve as a “stepping-stone” for those wishing to pursue an A.A.S. or A.S. degree in a related music field.

No audition is required for entry into the Digital Music certificate program.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate skills in music recording techniques, software, audio path design, and equipment selection.
• Demonstrate skills in composing with pre-existing materials/sampling, recording sound, and proper use of industry software and equipment.
• Acquire musicianship skills to support audio skills, composition and performance.
• Acquire an awareness of a variety of musical styles to support composition.