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Earn a Bachelor of Science in
Digital Audio Technology

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Hands-on Cans-on Learning

Find your resonant frequency

Hey, audio enthusiasts and future music maestros! Ready to rise above the noise floor and dive into the mind-bending world of sound?

PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS

Look no further than our Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio Technology. From composing killer tracks, and recording audio for video games, to digital sound production and design, we’ve got everything you need to rock the music and audio production game.

Delve into sound intricacies – audio engineering, recording, mixing, mastering – and embrace the fun side. Collaborate, jam, and spark creativity within our vibrant music community. Rise above the noise, hone your production skills, and amplify your impact in sound.

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USV Digital Audio Technology alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious music, film and video game recording studios in their respective industries. 

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Certificate, Diploma, & Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio Technology

Ready to rise above the noise floor and dive into the mind-bending world of sound? Look no further than our Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio Technology. We have everything you need to rock the music and audio production game from composing killer tracks to recording and digital sound design.

Diploma in Audio & Music Production

Ready to craft soundscapes? Our diploma readies you for digital audio gigs! Jam with industry tools, and hone aesthetic and tech skills. Master music engineering, ace digital audio production, and rock those workstations.

Certificate in Electronic Music Production

Create mind-blowing modern beats with our electronic music production certificate! Learn theory, audio tech history, and digital workstations. Finish in 30 weeks, transfer credits, and score financial aid.

Certificate in Audio Recording

Get hands-on with sound! Our certificate covers studio recording, editing, mixing, and more. Dive into audio history and tech, learn digital workstations, and create pro projects. Finish in 30 weeks, transfer credits, and even snag financial aid.

Tech Pack™
Your Essential Creative Toolkit

Picture this: Your files, multimedia masterpieces, and coursework are all at your fingertips, 24/7. That’s the magic of Tech Pack™.

What’s in the box? A sleek laptop and media creation software tailored to your program, keeping you in sync with the ever-evolving industry standards. And it’s yours to keep after you graduate, setting you up for success in your Digital Audio and Music Production College journey. Whether you’re crafting the next big game or working on mind-blowing multimedia projects, Tech Pack™ has your back.

The exact components of your Tech Pack™ might vary based on what’s available when we ship it out. No worries – it’s all part of your total education cost. Oh, and about the software? You’ll need to do a quick download using your USV email. Just a heads-up, there might be a small cost involved. Keep it in the loop!

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*Pricing and package specifications are subject to change.

Digital Audio Technology Degree Highlights & Outcomes

Articulate and apply key audio, musical, and sound design principles and practices.

Employ diverse aesthetic principles to produce engaging content for audio or multimedia projects.

Execute individual audio works from concept to delivery according to the industry standards.

Work collaboratively in group projects and demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in a development team.

Demonstrate technical skill and efficiency in a range of audio production techniques relevant to a successful career in audio industry.

Demonstrate creativity and curiosity through research, analysis and synthesis of information from various sources.

Student Work

Create Projects
for the Pros

Potential Digital Audio Technology Career Options

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Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio Technology

  • Audio Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Sound Editor
  • Studio Technician
  • ADR Editor
  • ADR Recordist
  • Post Production Engineer
  • Production Sound Engineer
  • Music Supervisor
  • Dialog Editor
  • Music Editor
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Designer for Video Games
  • Audio Implementation Engineer
  • Video Game Music Composer
  • Interactive Sound Designer
  • Audio Software Test Engineer
  • Audio Software Engineer
  • Embedded Media Software Engineer
  • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Engineer
  • Audio & Signal Processing Engineer
  • Live Sound Engineer

Diploma in Audio & Music Production

  • Audio Engineer
  • Assistant Audio Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Assistant Mix Engineer
  • Sound Editor
  • Studio Technician
  • ADR Editor
  • ADR Recordist
  • Production Sound Mixer 
  • Audio/Sound Archiver
  • Producer
  • Acoustic Consultant
  • Audio/Sound Archiver
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Live Sound Assistant Engineer
  • Live Sound Technician
  • Interactive Sound Designer
  • Sound Designer & Implementer
  • Music Supervisor
  • Music Editor
  • Video Game Music Composer
  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Film Composer
  • Media Manager
  • Audio Engineer

Certificate in Electronic Music Production

  • Mixing Engineer
  • Assistant Mix Engineer
  • Sound Editor
  • Studio Technician
  • Music Supervisor
  • Music Editor
  • Audio/Sound Archiver
  • Producer
  • Media Manager
  • Sound Designer & Implementer
  • Audio Engineer
  • Video Game Music Composer
  • Film Composer
  • Production Sound Mixer
  • Post-Production Engineer

Certificate in Audio Recording

  • Audio Engineer
  • Assistant Audio Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Editor
  • Studio Technician
  • ADR Editor
  • ADR Recordist
  • Production Sound Mixer 
  • Audio/Sound Archiver
  • Acoustic Consultant
  • Studio Technician
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Live Sound Assistant Engineer
  • Live Sound Technician
  • Interactive Sound Designer
  • Sound Designer & Implementer
Want a degree that kicks like 40Hz?

Learn On-Campus
or Online

Our Audio & Music Technology programs are available on-campus or 100% online. Whether taking classes at the USV campus or learning from the comfort of your own home, you will experience collaborative support of our award-winning curriculum.

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