Music Industry Studies: Audio Production Technologies
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Music Industry Studies: 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
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Academic Plan Code
5334
Total credits required
40
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
- 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 Statistics
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 Arizona-based 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
$52,900
Broadcast Technicians
$48,830
Media Technical Directors/Managers
$60,490
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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 Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | CS | 3 | ||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | CS | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA |
Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II | 3 | |||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| MUC218 | Audio Mixing Techniques | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 or MUC145 |
Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations | 3 | |||
| MUC296WA or MUC297AA |
Cooperative Education or Audio Production Internship | 1 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gccaz.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5334-GCC02
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
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.