The Music Technology Certificate of Achievement is designed for students seeking a career as a professional musician. It will better prepare a student to secure a job in the music industry by building skills related to music technology. After successfully completing this certificate a student could be hired as a composer, recording artist, music production assistant, assistant audio engineer, audio technician, assistant music supervisor, or artists & repertoire (A&R) assistant.

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Not part of the Certificate.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• apply varied synthesis and sequencing techniques for creating a composition suited for commercial, film, video game, or live performance.
• demonstrate literacy of digital signal processing.
• demonstrate literacy of traditional Western music notation.
• apply problem solving skills to produce an original composition in a recording studio.
• develop a personal portfolio for securing musical opportunities, such as: a resume, a professional biography, headshots, business cards, and Internet platforms.
• collaborate with peers and instructors in practical applications of skills in original compositions and multimedia works featuring music.
• demonstrate literacy in current trends and concerns within the music industry.