NMC Code 451

The NMC Audio Tech program will help prepare students for a career in the audio technology field. Careers in the audio technology field include: Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Live and Theater Sound Engineer, Composer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Archivist, Audio and Visual Equipment Technician, Producer, Broadcast Technician, Pro Tools Operator, Audio Editor, and Audio Post Production.

At NMC, we believe our Audio Tech students will be better prepared for the workforce and the ever-changing music industry by combining aspects of a traditional music education, hands-on training on the newest technology, and opportunities to learn in a variety of environments and experiences – the studio, the stage, and the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to learn, and work with, industry-standard hardware and software recording platforms including: Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Students will also have practical real-world experience in studio and live recording, sound design, composing, mixing, and mastering. The NMC Audio Technology Program is designed to be completed in four semesters. While completing coursework in the Audio Technology Program, students will have the opportunity to earn platform-specific certification, professional credentials of value, and an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Major Requirements

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Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100.

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Students will take a Music Theory Placement Test at the start of the semester.

directed electives

Select any combination to equal 8-9 credits.

program notes

• Based on results of the Music Theory Placement Test, students may be placed in MUS 100A Intro to Music Theory I and MUS 105A Intro to Ear Training I instead of MUS 101 Theory of Music and MUS 103 Sight Singing & Ear Training.
• Students may also enroll in other Applied Lesson and/or Ensembles.
• Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100.