Program overview
Gain the skills to be a driving force in the studio with the two-year Diploma in Music Technology. The program provides hands-on training across digital music production, audio recording, music for film, studio setup and maintenance, career development, live performance, and more.
What to expect
Students in the Music Technology Diploma (MTD) program are immersed in a fast-paced, hands-on learning environment focused on audio recording and mixing, music production, and live sound.
Classes are led by instructors with years of industry experience in Douglas College’s exceptional facilities including two industry-standard recording studios, a Mac Lab, a brand-new Atmos mastering suite, and a 350-seat theatre. Through unique opportunities to both perform and produce live events like the high-energy Beat Battle, Fusion Fest, weekly open mics, and the annual Performance Lab, students grow as musicians and creative artists while developing strong technical skills.
MTD graduates may also choose to continue their studies in our new one-year Advanced Certificate in Applied Audio offering further training in game audio, post-production, and advanced mastering.
Career Opportunities
WorkBC has reported there will be over 1000 audio and video recording job openings expected in B.C. over the next nine years.
Recent graduates are working in fields across the sector including live sound, production, recording, and mixing. Some have started their own recording studios; others have moved into film score composition or artist management.
How to apply
The first step is to apply for admission to Douglas College. Once applicants have met the general college entrance requirements, they will be invited to:
submit an audition video
complete the online music technology and theory assessments
and, if selected to move on to the final phase,
meet with faculty for an online interview
Application information
Applications for the Music Technology Diploma open every year on 01 October. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the program is in very high demand.
Learn more about the application process, audition video submissions, and online assessments.
Tuition and fees
General tuition and fees for domestic students are approximately $6,500 per year. Students are also advised to have their own Macbook Air as well as LogicPro and Pro Tools subscriptions.
Graduate portfolios
Every year we graduate a new wave of industry-ready audio artists, with skills in music creation & production, audio recording, mixing and mastering, live sound, game and film audio, and sound design.