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Cert. Music Production

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Hands-on Training

•The 29-credit Music Production certificate emphasizes recording technology, sound production, and music-notation software

•Coursework includes applied music, ensembles, SONAR, Dorico, and Pro Tools

Career & Education Path

•The one-year certificate prepares students for studio and home-studio work

•Its credits are intended for transfer to advanced programs in recording arts, film, game music, entertainment business, and show production

School Info

Snapshot

20%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,164

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,468

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,921

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 14, 1:29 AM

Program Highlights

Hands-on Training

•The 29-credit Music Production certificate emphasizes recording technology, sound production, and music-notation software

•Coursework includes applied music, ensembles, SONAR, Dorico, and Pro Tools

Career & Education Path

•The one-year certificate prepares students for studio and home-studio work

•Its credits are intended for transfer to advanced programs in recording arts, film, game music, entertainment business, and show production

Program Highlights

Hands-on Training

•The 29-credit Music Production certificate emphasizes recording technology, sound production, and music-notation software

•Coursework includes applied music, ensembles, SONAR, Dorico, and Pro Tools

Career & Education Path

•The one-year certificate prepares students for studio and home-studio work

•Its credits are intended for transfer to advanced programs in recording arts, film, game music, entertainment business, and show production

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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•Send an official final high school transcript, high school-equivalency score report, or qualifying college transcript directly to BCC Admissions

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit the free BCC application through the college application portal

•Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come basis once complete

•Math Accuplacer placement may be required; it is used for course placement, not selective program admission

What's The Process

No Program Admission Audition

•BCC uses open enrollment for these Fine Arts programs

•No prescreen, audition, interview, or portfolio review is published for program admission

School Info

Snapshot

20%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,164

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,468

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,921

After aid

College Scorecard

Hands-on Training

•The 29-credit Music Production certificate emphasizes recording technology, sound production, and music-notation software

•Coursework includes applied music, ensembles, SONAR, Dorico, and Pro Tools

Career & Education Path

•The one-year certificate prepares students for studio and home-studio work

•Its credits are intended for transfer to advanced programs in recording arts, film, game music, entertainment business, and show production

Updated Jul 14, 1:29 AM