Program

Music Technology (Certificate)

Important Notice

This program is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty

Language, Literature & Performing Arts

Department

Music

Credits

29.00

Length of Program

Two semesters

Credential Type

Certificate

Campus

New Westminster

Learning Format

Full-time

Part-time

Admission Type

Limited Enrolment

Offered

Fall

Overview

Applications to this program are closed. Students interested in this field should apply to the 2-year Music Technology Diploma.

Admissions Requirements

General College Admission Requirements
Audition: All Music Technology Certificate students must demonstrate competency on an instrument or voice. There is no set music grade level requirement and no limits on genre or style of music. Music Technology Certificate students are required to participate in at least one College ensemble each term, and will be expected to participate in student recording sessions. These factors will be considered when assessing student auditions. For those living outside the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area, it may be possible to set up a Skype audition.
Music Literacy: The student must demonstrate the ability to read and write music, and understand basic theoretical concepts. Literacy can be demonstrated by writing the Music Literacy Test. Students whose previous music background demonstrates proficiency must consult with the Program Coordinator.
Technology Competency: The student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music technology through completion of MUSC 1182 and MUSC 1282, or the Technology Competency Assessment test, or by upgrading skills in this area by taking preparatory courses through the Community Music School.

Cost

Calculate your tuition and see the approximate cost of taking your program at Douglas College with the tuition & fee estimator. See costs broken down into categories including tuition fees, textbooks, student activity fees, U-Pass and more.

For more information, refer to the tuition fee charts.

Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework

Semester I

Course	Title	Credits
MUSC 3180	Audio Recording Techniques	4
MUSC 3181	Sequencing and Synthesis	3
MUSC 3183	Professional Score Production	1.5
MUSC 3185	Studio Setup and Maintenance I	1.5
PEFA 1139	Career Development for Musicians I	1.5
Elective	Any course (approved by the Program Coordinator)	2-3
Ensemble	Any music ensemble	1-2
	Total credits	15 - 17

Semester II

MUSC 3280	Advanced Audio Recording	4
MUSC 3281	Advanced Sound Applications	3
MUSC 3284	Music for Film and Video	1.5
MUSC 3285	Studio Setup and Maintenance II	1.5
PEFA 1239	Career Development for Musicians II	1.5
Elective	Any course (approved by the Program Coordinator)	2-3
Ensemble	Any music ensemble	1-2
	Total credits	14.5 - 16.5

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.

September 2011 (Current)

Career Pathways

A Certificate in Music Technology will be an asset in almost any career in the music industry, from professional music to studio engineering to music education. Graduates are trained in sound engineering, music software, audio engineering and music production.