# Sound Production (Certificate of Achievement)

Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/sound-production-fall-2023

**Minimum Units Required:** 8.0 units

The Sound Production certificate teaches the craft and techniques of sound recording. Students will learn the basics 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.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required** | | 8 |
| 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 |