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Certificate of Completion in Music Technology

The Sheridan College Music Technology Program offers a comprehensive course of study that leads to a Certificate of Completion in Music Technology. The curriculum focuses on recording arts, digital audio production and editing, music engraving, performance and self-promotion. 

Our students have access to some of the latest hardware and software in our newly-remodeled multimedia lab, and they enjoy a low student-to-teacher ratio, affordable tuition rates, and a scenic campus situated at the base of the Big Horn Mountains.

The certificate has a number of attractive features that are collectively unique to this particular program:

  • The sequence of four core courses can be conveniently completed either in a single academic year or spread out over two academic years.
  • This concise certificate consists of 10 credits* which makes it practical to attain as either a stand-alone certificate or as a supplement to another degree.
  • The certificate's curriculum provides students with an overview of a wide variety of music tech concepts, techniques and applications.
  • Emphasis is placed on getting the most out of software and equipment that is most used by today's independent musician.
  • No prior music training is necessary…only an interest in using technology to create and record music is needed to get started.
*The certificate has a basic musicianship requirement that can be satisfied by enrollment, completion, or testing out of MUSC 1010 Music Fundamentals (2 credits). It can also be satisfied by enrollment or completion of MUSC 1030 Written Theory I (3 credits) and keyboard instruction (either MUSC 1300 Class Piano I (1 credit) or MUSC 1073 Private Lessons-Piano (2 credits)). All applicable courses for satisfying this requirement are offered during fall semesters. See the official college catalog for details.

The certificate can be the first step in training for a number of exciting occupations. With a background in music technology, you might pursue a career in any of a number of fields:

  • Audio Engineer (specializing in studio, film, television, video, internet or radio) 
  • Audio Producer
  • Audio Technician
  • Educational Music Technology Specialist
  • Electronic/Electroacoustic Composer
  • Film/Media Composer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Music Lab Administrator
  • Music Technology Marketing and/or Sales
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Recording Studio Technology Specialist
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Editor
  • Synthesizer Programmer

A breakdown of the the certificate's curriculum and descriptions of its individual courses can be found here.

For more information about Sheridan College’s Certificate of Completion in Music Technology, contact Dr. Christian Erickson at 307-674-6446, extension 3050 or e-mail him at chris@proferickson.com.

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