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Pellissippi State Community College

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Cert. Sound Production

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

This 12-credit certificate consists of Sound Production, Pro Tools, Live Sound Production I, and either Advanced Pro Tools or Sound Design for Picture

The sequence develops digital recording and mixing skills with contemporary tools for film and video while adding live-sound and post-production practice

Professional Development

Designed both for working professionals updating audio skills and for students complementing a related Media Technologies degree concentration

The certificate courses are embedded across the Audio Production Engineering AAS pathway, so students in that concentration can complete the credential while progressing through the degree

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

6.7K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,930

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,290

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,784

Before aid

Average net price

$4,983

After aid

Financialaid · pstcc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:49 PM

Program Highlights

Training

This 12-credit certificate consists of Sound Production, Pro Tools, Live Sound Production I, and either Advanced Pro Tools or Sound Design for Picture

The sequence develops digital recording and mixing skills with contemporary tools for film and video while adding live-sound and post-production practice

Professional Development

Designed both for working professionals updating audio skills and for students complementing a related Media Technologies degree concentration

The certificate courses are embedded across the Audio Production Engineering AAS pathway, so students in that concentration can complete the credential while progressing through the degree

Program Highlights

Training

This 12-credit certificate consists of Sound Production, Pro Tools, Live Sound Production I, and either Advanced Pro Tools or Sound Design for Picture

The sequence develops digital recording and mixing skills with contemporary tools for film and video while adding live-sound and post-production practice

Professional Development

Designed both for working professionals updating audio skills and for students complementing a related Media Technologies degree concentration

The certificate courses are embedded across the Audio Production Engineering AAS pathway, so students in that concentration can complete the credential while progressing through the degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineAug 7, 2026

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Application Logistics

Apply through Pellissippi State’s general college application

No portfolio, audition, or interview is required for admission

Fall, spring, and summer entry options are available

What's The Process

Admission

No artistic review is required

The program is direct-entry through general college admission

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

6.7K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,930

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,290

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$20,784

Before aid

Average net price

$4,983

After aid

Financialaid · pstcc.edu College Scorecard

Training

This 12-credit certificate consists of Sound Production, Pro Tools, Live Sound Production I, and either Advanced Pro Tools or Sound Design for Picture

The sequence develops digital recording and mixing skills with contemporary tools for film and video while adding live-sound and post-production practice

Professional Development

Designed both for working professionals updating audio skills and for students complementing a related Media Technologies degree concentration

The certificate courses are embedded across the Audio Production Engineering AAS pathway, so students in that concentration can complete the credential while progressing through the degree

Updated Aug 27, 9:49 PM