Certificate in Audio Production
The certificate program in Audio Production entails a series of seven media technology courses with a focus on Audio Production. The curriculum is designed for the student of creative media aptitude, providing a learning environment utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and software for real world applications. Students experience live performance and studio recording opportunities, and are introduced to Lighting Design, Video Production, and Multi-media in order to prepare a complete skill-set of the latest in communication technologies.
Timeframe
The program is designed to be completed in less than one year, beginning in January and concluding mid-October. Classes are four to five weekends in duration. Students attend classes one at a time in a specific course sequence.
Cohort Structure
The Certificate in Audio Production is structured around the cohort, a group of students working together to encourage and learn from one another, in a weekend classroom environment that is interactive, hands on, and project driven.
Cost
The cost of the Certificate Program is $5,580 or 18 credits @ $306 per credit hour for the 2012 academic year. Books and other fees may apply. Due to the significant discounted rate of tuition, institutional financial aid is not available.
Personal Enrichment
All courses are also open to students on a "space available" basis for personal enrichment providing pre-requisite courses are met, or by permission of instructor.
Qualification
- 23 years* of age or older.
- Completed application to the Creatio Certificate Program.
- Two completed forms of personal reference.
*Some exemptions possible on a case by case basis.
Program Structure
Classes will be held Fridays: 7:00pm – 9:30pm / Saturdays: 9:00am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 3:00pm.
| Course List/Schedule 2012* | |
|---|---|
| MUAR 2522 Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations | 4 weekends: Jan (6-7), (13-14), (20-21), (27-28) |
| MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology | 5 weekends: Feb (10-11), (17-18), (24-25), Mar (2-3), (9-10) |
| MUAR 2213 Recording Engineering I | 5 weekends: Mar (23-24), (30-31), Apr (13-14), (20-21), (27-28) |
| MUAR 2243 Live Sound Production | 5 weekends: May (11-12), (18-19), Jun (1-2), (8-9), (15-16) |
| COMM 3152 Introduction to Lighting Design | 4 weekends: Jun (29-30), Jul (13-14), (20-21), (27-28) |
| COMM 2552 Video Production | 4 weekends: Aug (10-11), (17-18), (24-25), Sep (7-8) |
| COMM 3183 Multimedia Principles | 5 weekends: Sep (14-15), (21-22), (28-29), Oct (5-6), (12-13) |
*The final digit of each course number determines credit amount (For example, MUAR 2013 is a (3) credit course.
(Note: Northwest University reserves the right to make changes to the schedule based on enrollment trends and other factors as necessary.)
Scheduled Program Breaks
- Weekend of Feb 3/4
- Weekend of Mar 16/17
- Weekend of Apr 6/7 (Easter)
- Weekend of May 4/5
- Weekend of May 25/26 (Memorial Day)
- Weekend of Jun 22/23
- Weekend of Jul 6/7 (4th of July)
- Weekend of Aug 3/4
- Weekend of Aug 31/Sep 1 (Labor Day)
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