Recording Arts Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CT.3467

This certificate provides the technical foundation for entry-level audio production and recording arts. Students will develop competencies in sound recording, composition, songwriting, editing, mixing, and live sound reinforcement using industry-standard software and hardware such as Logic Pro, Dorico, and Pro Tools. Emphasis is placed on both creative and technical skills.

As part of the program, students will be required to participate in music ensembles, ensemble recordings, music theory courses, applied music lessons, live productions, music arranging, and collaborative projects. Students intending to pursue leadership roles in the music industry or transfer to a four-year institution are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Music, which integrates these technical skills with essential theoretical and historical context.

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*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements: