# AUDIO TECHNOLOGY I (Certificate of Achievement)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

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Audio Technology I is a specialized certificated program that teaches the process of engineering and recording music. Students learn the fundamentals of audio technology, including sound characteristics, signal flow, console functions, microphone types and techniques, signal processing, audio equipment, studio procedures, equipment design, cables and multi-track recording and mixing techniques. Projects are assigned to emphasize and improve specific skills, from recording basic tracks through editing a finished mix. The industry standard and embraced AVID Pro Tools HDX System and AVID S6 M40 console or newer are used exclusively throughout all courses.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Identify the different techniques and essential equipment used for recording music.
2.  Apply the concepts of sound physics and acoustics to the recording process
3.  Record and track any instrument or voice with proper levels and balance.
4.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of audio systems including outboard gear.
5.  Apply musical best practices to an audio project (musicianship).
6.  Comprehend the aesthetic contribution of sound to media.
7.  Utilize the techniques and process of sound recordings in Pro Tools.
8.  Effectively edit and process sound for CD.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (16 credits)** | | 16 |
| MUS 240 | RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MUS 241 | RECORDING ARTS II: STUDIO WORKSHOP | 3 |
| MUS 242 | RECORDING ARTS III: ADVANCED AUDIO TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MUS 243 | RECORDING ARTS IV: STUDIO WORKSHOP II | 4 |
| MUS 201 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (MUSIC THEORY I) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **16** |