Sound Production Specialist
Certificate of Achievement Music · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 17.5 units
The Sound Production Specialist certificate teaches the craft and techniques of sound recording. Students will learn the intricacies of recording hardware and software and will work in a hands-on environment and learn how to operate the equipment used in recording sound. Students are prepared for entry-level positions at recording studios, video production, game audio, sound reinforcement companies, mobile on-site music recording companies, and radio production facilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Analyze/compose a musical recording using a variety of technical skills.
Efficiently demonstrate the techniques and the application of skills needed to set up a recording session for instrumental and vocal performance.
Manipulate an audio recording project.
Recognize and operate basic software synthesizers, drum machines, and sampler instruments.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 17.5 | |
| MUSC 052 | Sound Recording | 2 |
| MUSC 053 | Advanced Sound Recording | 2 |
| MUSC 060 | Sound Recording Lab | 1 |
| MUSC 067A | Introduction to Pro Tools | 1.5 |
| MUSC 067B | Pro Tools Production | 1.5 |
| MUSC 061 | MIDI and Computer Music Sequencing | 2 |
| Required | 7.5 | |
| MUSC 066A | Advanced Sound Recording - Signal Processing | 1.5 |
| MUSC 066C | Advanced Sound Recording - Mixing and Mastering | 1.5 |
| MUSC 066E | Advanced Sound Recording - Voice Over Recording | 1.5 |
| MUSC 066G | Advanced Sound Recording - Sound to Picture Project | 1.5 |
| MUSC 066F | Advanced Sound Recording - Sound Design and Foley | 1.5 |