Sound Recording and Production Micro-Credential

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Turn up your talent.

Elevate your audio expertise and open doors to exciting careers with the Sound Recording and Production Micro-Credential. This program equips students with the foundational skills to capture, shape and deliver professional-quality sound for music, media and creative applications.

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About the program

Whether you’re a musician producing your own tracks, a filmmaker using sound to tell a story or someone who loves the science of audio, this program helps you master the craft. You’ll gain real-world experience in recording, editing and shaping sound while exploring how technologies like AI and machine learning are transforming modern music production.

This micro-credential complements a wide range of majors and career paths, preparing you for opportunities in music, media and creative industries.

Program highlights

  • Practical Skills: Learn to produce high-quality audio for diverse applications, including studio sessions, concerts and podcasts.
  • Cutting-Edge Technologies: Explore advanced techniques, including AI and machine learning, in sound production.
  • Creative Flexibility: Develop original projects tailored to your interests guided by expert faculty.

Micro-credential requirements

  • Eligibility: Open to all majors and UB students with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Students must complete MUS 301 before applying.
  • Credit Hours: 8–10 total
  • Average Time to Completion: Three semesters

Required courses (6 credits)

  • MUS 301 – Sound Recording and Production 1 (3 credits)
    Offered in Fall and Spring.
  • MUS 302 – Sound Recording and Production 2 (3 credits)
    Offered in Spring.

Elective course (2–4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

  • MUS 400 – Composition Seminar (4 credits)
  • MUS 407 – Composition (2 credits)
  • MUS 496 – Music Internship (2-4 credits)
  • MUS 499 – Independent Study in Sound Recording/Production (1-4 credits)

Final project

Your micro-credential experience ends with a project that showcases your skills. You’ll work with faculty to produce a professional-quality piece, such as:

  • A department recital recording
  • A podcast or local concert recording
  • A studio session or original composition

What you’ll gain

By the end of this program, you’ll have the skills to record, produce and edit audio at a professional level—plus a project you can share with potential employers or graduate programs.

Skills obtained*:

  • Career and self-development
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

*Categories based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) key competencies.

This is the kind of program that doesn’t just build skills—it builds confidence. You’ll walk away knowing how to take creative ideas and turn them into professional results, whether in a studio, classroom or your own home setup.

How to get started

Take the first step toward mastering the art of sound and shaping your creative future. Fill out the form below to enroll today! ðŸŽ§

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