Music Recording & Production

  • Overview

Designed to prepare students for entry in the audio recording profession. Through this course of study, students develop a solid foundation of skills in contemporary music software technology, recording devices, microphones and various studio recording techniques. Students are encouraged to learn and develop skills as producers and expressive creators of music and sound design.

What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing
MRP
Curriculum Documents

To plan certificate completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.

This is just one way you might complete the Music Recording & Production Certificate Program in 2 semesters over 1 year of full-time study, or 4 semesters over 2 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information download the Music Recording & Production program description from our official academic catalog.

Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses

Sample 1 Year Sequence of Courses
FallSpring

MUS 138
MUS 139
MUS 153
MUS 154
MUS 223
One 3 credit elective

MUS 138
MUS 222
MUS 224
BUS 111
One 3 credit elective

Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses
Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2

MUS 138
MUS 139
MUS 154

MUS 138
MUS 222
BUS 111

MUS 153
MUS 223
One 3 credit elective

MUS 224
One 3 credit elective

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to:
  • Students will be able to use industry standard production, mixing and editing software
  • Students will be able to use audio recording hardware such as mixing boards, microphones and MIDI instruments
  • Students will be able to enact the roles of artist, producer, engineer and self-produced artist

What's Next

Upon successful completion of the program, students may pursue further study, internships, work in live venues and studios, or creative work in game design, video, film, and other multi-media projects.