Certificate of Completion in Audio Production Technologies

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Field of Interest

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies offers students hands-on study of audio engineering and related media fields. Students learn and apply the concepts and theories associated with music recording, live sound reinforcement, and sound design. The program is designed to give students foundational knowledge and experience essential in the field of audio production. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available.

Details

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Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts
Type: Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan: Audio Production Technologies (CER)
Academic Plan Code: 5334
Total Credits Required: 39-40
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: Fall 2023
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of music and sound.
Apply audio engineering and/or sound design techniques using current industry standard technologies.
Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with diverse clients, colleagues, and organizations.
Employ basic computer literacy skills to general and audio-specific applications.
Demonstrate the initiative and ability to adapt to new technologies.
Demonstrate effective troubleshooting methods in a variety of contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, relevant intellectual property laws, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts.
Critically analyze media for their social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance.
Using a fundamental understanding of scientific inquiry, solve problems within the discipline.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Audio and Video Technicians

$44,766 Show expanded career information for Audio and Video Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$21.52

Annual Median Wage

$44,766

Annual Job Openings

149

Number of People Employed

1,381

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 6.6 %

Broadcast Technicians

$51,310 Show expanded career information for Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Typical Education Level

an Associate degree

Hourly Median Wage

$24.66

Annual Median Wage

$51,310

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

233

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 2.1 %

Technical Directors and Managers

$58,857 Show expanded career information for Technical Directors and Managers

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
MTC101	Introduction to Music Theory	Critical course Gateway course	3
MUC191	Electronic Music I		3
MUC195 or MUC195AA	Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I		3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MUC197	Live Sound Reinforcement I			3
MUC192	Electronic Music II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.		3
MUC111	Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.		3
MUC196 or MUC196AA	Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA.		3
RE	Restricted Electives		In consultation with Program Advisor	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MUC109	Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright			3
MUC194	Audio Mixing Techniques	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor.		3
RE	Restricted Electives		In consultation with Program Advisor	3
RE	Restricted Electives		In consultation with Program Advisor	0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MUC110 or MUC145	Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations			2–3
MUC296WA or MUC297AA or MUC298AA	Cooperative Education or Audio Production Internship or Special Projects	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.		1
RE	Restricted Electives		In consultation with Program Advisor	3

Restricted Electives

Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
MUC193	Computer-Based Sound Synthesis	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC191 or permission of Instructor.	3
MUC281	Electronic Music III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.	3
MUC112	Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111, and (MUC195 or MUC195AA).	3
MUC122	Sound Design I		3
MUC198	Live Sound Reinforcement II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC197.	3
MUC222	Sound Design II	Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor.	3
MUC289	Live Sound Reinforcement III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC198.	3
MUC292	Sound Design III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor.	3
MUC295	Studio Music Recording III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC196 and (MUC111 or permission of Instructor).	3

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Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=182598).

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Audio Production Technologies

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