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Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialCertificate
Total Credit Hours15
Academic PathwayHumanities, Arts, Design, Communication
AdvisorDr. Jennifer McAtee
Chair, Visual & Performing Arts
850.872.3887
jmcatee@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantDanyelle Alexander
850.872.3886
dalexand2@gulfcoast.edu
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Audio Technology, Certificate

Would You Like a Career in Music Recording?

Do enjoy listening to music? Would you like editing and working with equipment to make new and exciting music? The purpose of this program is to prepare you for employment in music recording, audio hardware and software utilization, digital audio production, editing, and mastering. You will be prepared with supplemental training if you have previously or currently employed in music, entertainment, or related occupations. As a graduates of this program, you can obtain employment as recording technicians/engineers, sound technicians in live or studio positions, audio editors/designers in various music-related fields including broadcast media, motion picture trades, and other multimedia-based areas.

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Audio Technology Course Requirements

MUM2600, Sound Recording I
MUM2600L, Sound Recording Lab
MUM2601, Sound Recording II
MUM2602, Sound Recording III
TPA2212, Sound for the Stage

What can you do with an Audio Technology Certificate?

In this field, people find careers as:

Sound Engineering Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Northwest Florida State College
Florida South Western State College
University of Miami
Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.