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Summer 2025: Apply Now!
On EducationPlannerBC select the program "Music Applied Audio Advanced Certificate"
Summer 2025: Apply Now!
On EducationPlannerBC select the program "Music Applied Audio Advanced Certificate"
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).
Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
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Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements:
Course Number |
Course Description |
Credits |
Postproduction I |
3.0 |
|
Psychoacoustics |
3.0 |
|
Immersive Audio for Games I |
3.0 |
|
Advanced Live Sound Applications |
3.0 |
|
Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace |
3.0 |
|
Postproduction II |
3.0 |
|
Advanced Mastering |
3.0 |
|
Immersive Audio for Music |
3.0 |
|
Immersive Audio for Games II |
3.0 |
|
Digital Storytelling |
3.0 |
|
Total |
30.00 |
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 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