This Certificate of Achievement is for students who are interested in learning the basics of sound design. This course of study will introduce the physics of sound and how to successfully manipulate, modulate, and record sound in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed to be prepared for various collaborative situations.

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Goals, Background, Associations

Purpose and Goals and Specific Objectives of Degree/CertificateThis certificate helps students understand the basics of audio physics and relevant theories of sound and sound effects in order to build sound from scratch. Through the understanding of synthesis, and sampling, students can transform sound for all music and media applications. Emphasis will be on both technical and interpersonal skills, such as: signal flow, microphone technique, as well as collaborating on group projects. 

Background and Rationale

In Hollywood’s film studios, there is a holistic and endless need for those trained in various arts, including music and technology. A wide array of artists and technicians—including film scorers, songwriters, sound designers, sound engineers, studio musicians, and performers—are responsible for making the film industry work. Online streaming companies like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and the newly established Disney Plus, are creating content at an enormous rate. There are many jobs in this facet of the industry alone.

Video Game industry will earn a projected 150 Billion in worldwide sales in 2019. Many of these companies are also located in Los Angeles, including, Playstation, Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, and Electronic Arts. This unique industry has a need for many music and sound creators, designers, and engineers.

Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs at Rio HondoThe Music and Integrated Technology program will work in tandem with the current Music Department course offerings but will focus on Music Technology and create CTE/vocational and CSU transfer opportunities for our students.

This Certificate of Achievement is for students who are interested in learning the basics of sound design. This course of study will introduce the physics of sound and how to successfully manipulate, modulate, and record sound in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed to be prepared for various collaborative situations.

INTRODUCTORY SOUND DESIGN

Division of Arts and Cultural Programs

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This Certificate of Achievement is for students who are interested in learning the basics of sound design. This course of study will introduce the physics of sound and how to successfully manipulate, modulate, and record sound in the service of various music and media industries (music, television/film, and video game). Emphasis will be on building technical skills as well as interpersonal skills needed to be prepared for various collaborative situations.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Introductory Sound Design, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses	Units
MUST 101	Introduction to Music Technology	3
MUST 105	Introduction to the Music Business	3
MUST 121	* Electronic Music I	3
MUST 141	* Recording Studio I	3
MUST 125	* Sound Design I	3
Units Required    15
* Prerequisite

The Music and Integrated Technology program will work in tandem with the current Music Department course offerings but will focus on Music Technology and create CTE/vocational and CSU transfer opportunities for our students.

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