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ABOUT THE PROGRAM  


 

Foothill College offers a comprehensive course of study toward an Associate in
Arts Degree in Music Technology, as well as a variety of certificates to choose
from for building and upgrading industry skills.

Foothill College created one of the first music technology programs in the
country, launching classes in 1997, and remains one of the nation’s top
programs, offering outstanding instruction and professional-quality facilities.

Our program provides a very cost–efficient option for students considering
public or private universities.

Foothill College's Music Technology Program (MTEC) offers cutting-edge
curriculum, instruction, and hands-on training in the areas of digital media
content creation based on real-world industry standards. MTEC is an innovative
educational program that integrates art and music with science and technology
using a vocational strategy that enables students to realize a competitive
advantage in an ever-evolving, digital-centric socioeconomic era. In addition to
preparing students to pursue baccalaureate degrees at four-year institutions,
the Foothill College MTEC program prepares students for diverse, productive
careers in digital media content creation for music, technology, liberal and
audio-visual arts, and communications.

> The value of this program at a community college is that you can't get
> anything like it anywhere else.There's such a strong community atmosphere in
> the program, and you really learn how to collaborate with others. It's very
> supportive.

- Vic L.

At a more granular level, MTEC prepares students for careers in recording arts,
music production, electronic music, game audio, audio post for film and video,
marketing, concert promotion, online delivery, technical support,
entrepreneurship, business administrative positions, and many other digital
media based career options. By participating in the MTEC program, students can
obtain an Associate in Arts degree and Certificates of Achievement in Music
Technology, Pro Tools, Game Audio, Audio Post Production, Electronic Music, and
Songwriting. Additional certificates include Electronic Music, Audio Post
Production, Game Audio, Songwriting and Music Business. Our degree and
certificates can conveniently be completed on campus, online, or in any
combination.

The Foothill College Music Technology Program is one of the largest in the state
of California and provides an entrance to a career in the entertainment and
media industry. As an Avid Learning Partner (considering Avid is the standard
platform used in the media industry), we offer the highest level of Avid Pro
Tools Certification. We also offer training on Wwise and FMOD, the industry
standard middleware applications for game audio.

The MTEC curriculum offers students the option to design their course of study
to meet their needs. To augment their core courses, students may choose elective
courses from music or related fields like media studies, photography, graphic
design, and computer science. Because all these fields are very closely related,
students can focus on areas that reflect their individual interests and goals.
All musical styles and genres are supported and welcomed. Our goal is to give
students the opportunity to succeed based on their talent, interest and hard
work. All MTEC courses are transferable to California State Universities and
many transfer to the University of California system as well.

MTEC courses are available on campus during the day and evening, as well as
online, to fit each student's scheduling needs. MTEC students have access to
Foothill's spacious, fully equipped, state-of-the-art recording studio facility,
which includes a Dolby Atmos surround sound mixing stage. Students also have the
option to complete all coursework online and at home.

 

COURSE OFFERINGS

We offer both on–campus and online courses in Studio Recording, Electronic
Music, Game Audio, Audio Post Production, Songwriting, Music Business, Avid Pro
Tools, Apple Logic Pro, and Ableton Live, with instruction based on real-world
industry standards. 

By constantly updating and refining our curriculum, the program remains current
with the most recent developments in the area of music technology and digital
media content creation. No music technology program in the country offers as
large a selection of music technology courses as Foothill does.

 

What you can do with a degree in Music Technology

 * Sound engineer
 * Producer
 * Sound mixer

 * Musician
 * Songwriter
 * Video game sound designer
 * Film sound designer


DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a
possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates
information.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

 * Music Technology, AA Program Map

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (CA)

 * Music Technology, CA Program Map NOTE: When viewing this program map, you may
   select from three pathways — 1. Music Technology; 2. Electronic Music; and 3.
   Pro Tools
 * Game Audio II, CA Program Map
 * Electronic Music, CA Program Map
 * Game Audio I, CA Program Map
 * Pro Tools, CA Program Map
 * Audio Post Production, CA Program Map
 * Songwriting, CA NOTE: For requirements, see academic catalog.

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY

Note: Certificates of Proficiency are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35
units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses
focus on practical knowledge and skill development.

View academic catalog for Music Technology certificate of proficiency
requirements.

 * Music Business
 * Music and Medicine
 * Pro Tools


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CSU Chico CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Fullerton CalState LA CSU Northridge San Diego
State San Francisco State

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Ron Herman, Division Dean
Email: hermanron@fhda.edu Fine Arts & Communication Division



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