Digital Arts Technology: Audio Production Certificate
Program code: DATX-CC-AUD
Location: Naugatuck Valley
Program Description
Students who complete the certificate in Audio Production will be able to work in the fields of electronic music composition and audio production. Students will be exposed to important historical aspects of compositional styles, the impact of technology on music and art, and the technological tools to compose and edit audio for use in advertising, marketing, business and media industries. Certificate credits also apply to the Digital Arts Technology degree program and for transfer to BA/ BS programs at other colleges.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate efficient time management and organizational practices.
- Practice effective communication both independently and as part of a team.
- Analyze and evaluate the properties of sound, human hearing, and sound reproduction systems.
- Apply industry-standard techniques and tools to complete multi-track recording projects.
- Compose original electronic music compositions.
- Complete significant projects resulting in a robust demo reel.
Courses in this program require access to a computer studio lab or a student must have a computer with specialized software (including Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Pro-Tools, and others as industry dictates) to take the FLEX courses.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 1001 | Music History - Medieval-Baroque | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Theater Practicum II | ||
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Sound Design and Production | ||
| DAT 1511 | Electronic Audio Production I | 3 |
| DAT 2511 | Electronic Audio Production II | 3 |
| DAT 1525 | Acoustics and Sound Design | 3 |
| DAT 2535 | Studio and On-Site Recording | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |