Music Production - Certificate
The Music Production certificate is designed for a person seeking skills in software music creation, music recording, music producing and distribution. The ever-increasing production of both audio and video content is requiring the need for legal production music. Composers and songwriters are recording record amounts of music to sell or license to outlets from local radio and TV stations to major Hollywood productions as well as in video game production. Freelance music production does not need to be centered near large media outlets as the web has created a worldwide distribution network allowing composers to work from virtually anywhere. The ability to record music in even a small home studio has become increasingly economical and can compete on a sound quality level with major recording studios for minimal investment.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,623, Books: $0, Supplies: $0
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=902064
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Course Descriptions
Concept of rhythm, utilizing drums and percussion in various styles with Drummer Tracks and Ultrabeat-Logic's beat creation interface. Musical feel as well as quantizing and expression are explored.
Course Typically Offered: FallConcept of digital synthesis, using various software synthesizers. Creating new sounds and instruments for use in song creation in many styles. FM, Wavetable, Additive, Subtractive as well as sampling based synthesis are discussed.
Course Typically Offered: FallCreating sound from many audio sources, manipulating and using those sounds in musical compositions. Changing existing song structure to create extended dance mixes, radio mixes and dubs. Distribution and marketing for the new composer/songwriter, finding musical opportunities.
Course Typically Offered: SpringThe fundamental principles and techniques needed to fuse multiple audio elements into a clear comprehensive final product. Delivery of professional sounding stereo audio files, that can be used on TV, radio, film and the internet. Examine modern music production, including level control, frequency content, stereo imaging, and spatial depth. Lessons will include equalization and dynamic level adjustment of stereo content to make it competitive, balancing audio tracks, panning, dynamics (compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates), enhancers, delays and reverb.
Course Typically Offered: Spring