Certificate of Achievement
Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals
The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in music technology and become proficient in industry standard software and equipment such as Logic, ProTools, Sibelius, pre-amps, mixing boards, and a variety of microphones. Completion of the program will give students the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue a career in the field.
Careers in Music Technology include recording engineer, film composer, producer, sound technician, foley artist, live sound engineer, mastering engineer, recording mixer, music editor, sound designer, DJ/remixer.
Required Core
MUS 35 Intro to Music Technology (3 units)
MUS 36 Intermediate Music Technology (3 units)
MUS 6 Basic Music Skills (2 units)
MUS 21A Beginning Piano (1 unit)
Electives (Select one)
MUS 12 Wind Ensemble (1 unit)
MUS 14 Jazz Workshop (1 unit)
MUS 17A Jazz Combo 1 (1 unit)
MUS 44 Concert Choir (1 unit)
MUS 45 Chamber Choir (1 unit)
MUS 46A Beginning Jazz Choir (1 unit)
Total Units: 10
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals, students are able to demonstrate advanced techniques using a Digital Audio Workstation program with MIDI and live audio capability.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals, students are able to present completed audio projects using recorded live audio with appropriate editing, mixing, and mastering techniques.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Music Technology Fundamentals, students are able to present completed audio projects using recorded live audio with appropriate editing, mixing, and mastering techniques.
Commercial Music: Music Technology and Production
(Pending state Approval - will be offered Fall 2026)
The Certificate of Achievement in Music Technology and Production is designed to preparestudents for employment in the commercial music and audio production industry. The program providescomprehensive, hands-on training in recording, mixing, and production using industry-standardequipment and software. Students develop a strong foundation in music technology, critical listening,and collaborative production practices. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical and artisticskills applicable to recording studios, live sound, broadcast, film, and other media environments. Uponcompletion of the program, students will possess the knowledge, technical proficiency, and practicalexperience necessary for successful entry into the workforce or for continued study in music technology,production, or related fields.
Required Core
MUS 35 Intro to Music Technology (3 units)
MUS 36 Intermediate Music Technology (3 units)
MUS 50 Live Concert Sound (1 unit)
FLMS9 Introduction to Sound Design and Production (3 units)
MUS 37 Music Business (3 units)
THEA 50L Introduction to Stage Lighting (3 units)
Electives (Select from below 4-5 units)
MUS 6 Basic Music Skills (2 units)
MUS 8A Theory and Musicianship 1 (4 units)
MUS 18A Jazz/Pop Piano 1 (1 unit)
MUS 19 Music Composition (3 units)
MUS 21A Beginning Piano (1 unit)
MUS 22A Scoring for Film and Multimedia 1 (3 units)
MUS 22B Scoring for Film and Multimedia 2 (3 units)
WRKX 94 Occupational Work Experience/Internship (1-5 units)
Total Units: 20-21 units