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Audio Engineering

Why Choose WWCC for Audio Engineering

If you’ve ever listened to a podcast, watched a movie, played a video game or jammed to your favorite album, you’ve likely heard the work of an audio engineer. Audio engineers record, edit and mix sound in live and studio settings. In WWCC’s Audio Engineering program, you’ll gain firsthand experience with the equipment, software and skills needed to land your first job in the audio industry. And you’ll build a portfolio to showcase your work. Our one-year program is designed to quickly equip you with essential skills so you can get into the workforce fast.

Careers in Audio Engineering

Create the Soundtrack to People’s Lives

The career options for audio engineers are endless. They’re not just needed in the movie, TV and music industries. You’ll find them in sports, marketing, publishing and gaming. They work in theaters, churches, amusement parks and radio stations. If you’re looking for a career where you can hit the ground running without spending years in school, this is a good choice. In just a year, you can build a solid set of audio engineering skills. Then you can continue to learn on the job. If you’re good with people, enjoy problem solving, like working with tech and have a good ear, becoming an audio engineer can be worth it.

Certificates & Degrees in Audio Engineering

With courses in audio engineering, audio recording, digital audio and live sound, this one-year certificate will teach you the essentials fast. Use it to head straight into the workforce. Or add it to a transfer degree on your way to a four-year college. Either way, you’ll have skills you can use.

Audio Engineering Program Details

Entrance Requirements

Students must start the program in fall due to course sequencing. Complete the placement processthrough the Testing Center. Visit wwcc.edu/placement for more information.

Program Outcomes

Operate audio recording/mixing consoles and signal processing equipment in both recording studio and live sound applications.
Demonstrate technical proficiency recording, editing, and mixing with digital audio workstations.
Create an electronic portfolio showcasing knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the program for presentation to potential employers, peers, and colleagues.
Communicate effectively with musicians and the public, using musical and technical vocabulary accurately in studio and live performance contexts.
Design and implement audio engineering solutions that reflect awareness of multiple perspectives and thorough analysis of needs, resources, and technology.

Scholarship Opportunities

At WWCC, we’ll help you find scholarships that may be open to you. Scholarships provide money for school that you don’t have to pay back. They can be used for things like tuition, books, tools and fees. They come from sources like the WWCC Foundation, local businesses and private funds. Some WWCC programs also have scholarships for students working toward a certain certificate or degree. You might qualify based on good grades, financial need or the potential to benefit from school. The bottom line: You have options. We’ll help you explore them at WWCC.

Paying for Your Degree

There are lots of ways to pay for college. We will work with you to find the right mix of support so that you can go after your dreams. Talk with us to learn more about:

Financial aid — grants, scholarships and student loans.
Workforce Education Services — support for students on workforce training pathways.
Warrior Pledge — covers needs not met by other financial aid.
Flexible payment plans — low monthly payments with no interest.
Work study — work part-time on campus while you earn your degree.
Emergency funds — for students who are struggling to make ends meet.

You can go to college. Start exploring your options today.

Other Information

For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov.

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