Program

Applied Audio (Advanced Certificate)


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Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Credits
30.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Advanced Certificate

Overview

Build on existing skills and stand out in the audio industry with the two-semester Advanced Certificate in Applied Audio. You’ll get instruction on emerging and in-demand technologies and techniques for live audio, post-production, video game music, audio-visual storytelling, human auditory processing, mastering and immersive audio.  

This in-depth look at sound will give you direct experience with professional setups using game industry software such as Wwise and the Unreal Engine, a high-end live audio system in our 350-seat performing arts theatre, and recording studios with state-of-the-art consoles and monitoring systems, including a Dolby Atmos room. You’ll experience this technology firsthand alongside a small cohort, allowing for a more personalized learning experience. 

Professional development for working audio engineers  

If you already have a music diploma or similar but want to upgrade your skill set, the Advanced Certificate in Applied Audio is perfect. In just two semesters, you’ll have the training you need to remain competitive in your industry. 

Job opportunities 

Once you complete the certificate, you’ll have new in-demand skills and knowledge that the industry wants from audio designers, editors and engineers. For the next 10 years, graduates from the advanced certificate can expect to see thousands of new job opportunities in B.C. Over 8,000 jobs will open in the motion pictures, sound recording, performing arts, spectator sports and related industries, while 23,000 jobs will open in the related industries of amusement, gambling and recreation (Source: British Columbia Labour Market Outlook).  

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:

  • General College Admission Requirements.
  • A music-specific diploma of a least 60 undergraduate credits including MUSC 1182, MUSC 1282, MUSC 2273 or equivalents.
  • Technology Competency: The applicant will demonstrate competency in Pro Tools.
  • Listening Skills: The applicant will demonstrate competency in frequency recognition, dynamic processing identification, and stereo field positioning.
  • Graduates of Douglas College's Music Technology Diploma program will be deemed to have met these requirements.

Cost

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Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 30 credits
  • In good academic standing
  • 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
  • Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: four (4) years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.

Course Requirements:

Course Number

Course Description

Credits

MUSC 3172

Postproduction I 

3.0

MUSC 3173

Psychoacoustics  

3.0

MUSC 3272

Immersive Audio for Games I

3.0

MUSC 3273

Advanced Live Sound Applications

3.0

CMNS 1216

Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace 

3.0

MUSC 4172

Postproduction II 

3.0

MUSC 4270

Advanced Mastering 

3.0

MUSC 4271

Immersive Audio for Music

3.0

MUSC 4272

Immersive Audio for Games II 

3.0

CRWR 2300

Digital Storytelling 

3.0

Total

 

30.00

 

 

Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities include:

  • Audio Engineer 

  • Live Audio Engineer 

  • Game Audio Production 

  • General Audio Video Technician 

  • Studio Audio Engineer 

  • Audio Producer 

  • Sound Designer 

  • Audio Post-Production 

  • Audio Technician