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Cert. Game Audio Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

16.5-unit certificate in interactive game audio and music production

Creates sound effects, ambience, dialogue, and adaptive music for integration through audio middleware

Covers vertical layering, horizontal switching, electronic music composition, digital production, and audio for visual media

Career Preparation

Builds a foundation for work as a sound designer, audio designer, technical sound designer, or game composer

May continue into Cabrillo’s associate degree in Music Technology and Recording Arts

School Info

Snapshot

38%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,548

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,862

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,995

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,843

After aid

Financial Aid How To Apply · cabrillo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:22 PM

Program Highlights

Training

16.5-unit certificate in interactive game audio and music production

Creates sound effects, ambience, dialogue, and adaptive music for integration through audio middleware

Covers vertical layering, horizontal switching, electronic music composition, digital production, and audio for visual media

Career Preparation

Builds a foundation for work as a sound designer, audio designer, technical sound designer, or game composer

May continue into Cabrillo’s associate degree in Music Technology and Recording Arts

Program Highlights

Training

16.5-unit certificate in interactive game audio and music production

Creates sound effects, ambience, dialogue, and adaptive music for integration through audio middleware

Covers vertical layering, horizontal switching, electronic music composition, digital production, and audio for visual media

Career Preparation

Builds a foundation for work as a sound designer, audio designer, technical sound designer, or game composer

May continue into Cabrillo’s associate degree in Music Technology and Recording Arts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Cabrillo’s 2026–27 application is open, and students may apply online at any time

Registration dates and course add deadlines vary by term

What's The Process

Admission

The current catalog and department pages do not publish an admission audition, prescreen, or interview

Course placement and ensemble participation are curriculum matters, not admission gateways

School Info

Snapshot

38%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,548

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,862

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,995

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,843

After aid

Financial Aid How To Apply · cabrillo.edu College Scorecard

Training

16.5-unit certificate in interactive game audio and music production

Creates sound effects, ambience, dialogue, and adaptive music for integration through audio middleware

Covers vertical layering, horizontal switching, electronic music composition, digital production, and audio for visual media

Career Preparation

Builds a foundation for work as a sound designer, audio designer, technical sound designer, or game composer

May continue into Cabrillo’s associate degree in Music Technology and Recording Arts

Updated Aug 27, 9:22 PM