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.
No audition is required for entry into the Digital Music certificate program.
Program Goals
Goal 1: Demonstrate skills in music recording techniques, software, audio path design, and equipment selection
Goal 2: Demonstrate skills in composing with pre-existing materials/sampling, recording sound, and proper use of industry software and equipment
Goal 3: Acquire musicianship skills to support audio skills, composition and performance
Goal 4: Acquire an awareness of a variety of musical styles to support composition
SUNY Schenectady is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
