# Music Technology Recording (Certificate of Achievement - Level 2)

San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/music/music-technology-recording-arts-certificate-achievement-level-2/

### Description

The Music Technology Recording Arts Certificate program is designed to introduce students to foundational skills, tools and techniques used in digital sound production and recording. Topics include digital recording, editing & mastering techniques, software/hardware integration (Pro Tools, plug-ins) microphone techniques, audio mixing console operations, basic principles of acoustics and audio signal processing and MIDI.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

-   Demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving skills by applying them to digital audio production, studio recording and live sound environments.
-   Demonstrate music computer literacy by completing production assignments utilizing software-based audio and MIDI systems.
-   Apply the technical, creative and interpersonal skills required in audio production environments by demonstrating current knowledge of digital audio workstations   and related audio hardware.

### Requirements

#### Certificate Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUSIC 040A | Introduction to Digital Audio Production I | 3 |
| MUSIC 040B | Digital Audio Production II | 3 |
| MUSIC 041A | Studio Recording Techniques I | 3 |
| MUSIC 041B | Studio Recording Techniques II | 3 |
| MUSIC 043 | Introduction to MIDI and Electronic Music Production | 3 |
| MUSIC 099 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | 18 |