Music and Sound Technology (A.S. Degree & related Certificate)
Program Requirements:
Music and Sound Technology Curriculum Guide (A.S. Degree & related Certificate)
(Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for both the degree and the related certificate program).
Certificate Program: This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so it can be used as a building block toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.
(The required courses for the certificate program is included in the A.S. degree link above)
Music and Sound Production - Audio Visual Production (15 credits)
Program Description:
Enroll in Valencia's Music & Sound Technology program, and you'll have the opportunity to perform and work with awe-inspiring artists. Our A.S. degree program takes a unique approach to preparing you for a career in the music industry. You'll study studio and live sound techniques, post-production and MIDI, as well as music, allowing you to develop the technical skills and aesthetic judgment to handle both the artistic and technical demands of music production. This practical approach gives you real world experience in a wide range of performance venues from theater to soundstage to studio, and a chance to develop, practice and refine your craft on your way to a high-wage career.
Areas you may specialize in:
Music Performance & Sound
Sound Technology
Typical Tasks may include:
configuring audio equipment in accordance with the client's needs
operating an audio recording/mixing system using a digital audio workstation for recording and editing music
integrating sound to film and television productions
mastering audio
authoring CD's, Dual Discs, DVD-A and streaming audio
Characteristics Needed to be Successful:
Enjoy working with the technical side of music and sound
Be entrepreneurial since this is a freelance industry
Potential Employers:
The career possibilities in the Central Florida entertainment industry are endless with concerts, musicals, plays, opera, theme parks, film, video, multimedia, broadcast, and conventions all adding to the vibrant collage of employment opportunities.
Potential Careers:
Sound Mixer/Designer
Assistant Audio Engineer
Post-Production Mixer/Editor
Sound Recordist
Technical Director
Sound Effects/Dialog Editor
Music Producer/Director
Potential Earnings: ($35,000 - $37,500)
Cool Things about Valencia's Music Program:
Flatfoot Records is a label run entirely by students in Valencia's music production department. In fact, Valencia is the only community college in the country that recruits, records, produces and promotes acts on its very own label.
Contact Information:
For more information about this program, contact Erica Reynoso, Career Program Advisor, at 407-582-2352 or email ereynoso@valenciacc.edu.
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