Certificate in Commercial Music Technology (Specialist) Level 1

The Certificate in Commercial Music Technology (Specialist) Level 1 provides students with the knowledge to use modern technology to record, mix and produce music in a variety of practical settings.  It is designed for students that have a future in the music industry in technology who may not need a four-year academic degree program. The emphasis is on acquiring essential knowledge and practical experience to prepare, or enhance a career immediately in the industry.

Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts School of Music web page at www.unlv.edu/music for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/certificate/music-technology-1.

Learning Outcomes

• Technical - Demonstrate the ability to operate Digital Audio Workstations and digital consoles used in the audio field for music, theatre, dance, film, video and multi-media productions.
• Production - Produce several examples of both studio and on-location recordings, the ability to conceive, organize, setup, and finalize projects for various media formats and multi-track setups.
• Creative - Demonstrate the ability to design and organize live sound reproduction events, including consoles, speakers, amplifiers, microphones, signal processing, cabling, and acoustic treatments.
• General Education Skills - Recognize the importance that audio, in its various manifestations, plays in the enrichment of people’s lives, particularly in the humanities and fine arts.