Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 081801 - Catalog 2024/2025
Trent Berning, Chairperson, SMEA, 386-506-3276, Trent.Berning@daytonastate.edu
Aaron Swihart, Assistant Chairperson, 386-226-1933, Aaron.Swihart@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as a sound technician or recording technician, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
Description:
The program's curricular content includes, but is not limited to, set up and configuration of a computer for audio applications, and the operation of basic reproduction, and audio recording equipment.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate a functional ability to work in cohesive teams focusing on organizational and leadership skills while contributing to the community through audio-related service learning.
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Expand their knowledge set and proficiencies in music production technology and audio engineering.
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Enhance or refine their existing skills in technical problem solving for audio engineering through integrated and reflective learning.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$1,536 |
| Access Fee: |
$17.40 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$230 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
Additional Completion Requirements
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4011.00.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is 3 semesters (45 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2021-22) for this field at 81%.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| MUM1610 | Survey of Recording Technology | 3 |
| MUM1622 | Sound Reinforcement | 3 |
| MUM1634 | The Digital Audio Workstation | 3 |
| MUM2600 | Audio Engineering I | 3 |
| MUM2600L | Audio Engineering I Lab | 2 |
| Applied Music Elective | 1 |
Applied Music Elective - Applied music courses can be found in the MVB, MVK, MVP, MVS, MVV, and MVW sections of the course catalog. Contact the Music Department for any questions.
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| MUM2600 | Audio Engineering I | 3 |
| MUM2600L | Audio Engineering I Lab | 2 |
| Applied Music Elective | 1 |
Applied Music Elective - Applied music courses can be found in the MVB, MVK, MVP, MVS, MVV, and MVW sections of the course catalog. Contact the Music Department for any questions.
Total Credit Hours: 15