The Audio Production Diploma is a 68 credit hour program designed to lay a solid foundation for doing audio production.
Career and Ministry Opportunities
- Church Staff – Sound Engineer
- Lay Ministry – Sound Engineer
Program Goals
Upon graduation, the student will
- Have a general knowledge of the Bible and its doctrines.
- Understand how to develop a growing relationship with God, in Christ, through the Spirit.
- Be well rounded in General Studies including Communication, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Culture and Logic
- Have a basic understanding of sound production and music theory and the knowledge of how to use it in a worship service
It is designed for those seeking part-time employment in church ministry. Those seeking to enter full-time Christian ministry are encouraged to obtain a 4 year degree in worship. We offer Degree Paths through our growing list of college partners.
General Education – 22 credits hours
Required Technology: TEC-110 Introduction to Worship Technology
Bible Core Classes – 18 credit hours
General Technology - 9 credit hours
3 credit hours
An exploration of the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of electronic media and technology, including radio, television, film and the internet.
3 credit hours
An exploration of the basics of Audio/Video Technical production. Learn about system design and the audio and visual support necessary for typical environments.
3 credit hours
Apply technology in a real-world setting. Build practical skill and gain experience through work in a professional setting. Church or para-church ministry settings will be given priority.
Audio - 12 credit hours
3 credit hours
This course explores the acoustical, musical, and technical aspects of the live performance, in order to learn how to present the best possible sound to the audience. The course emphasizes instrument sounds, microphones, equalization, and dynamics processing. Prerequisite: TEC-300
3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Audio Production I, stressing a higher level of technical and aesthetic skills. Instruction in computer, analog and digital audio mixing consoles as it applies to audio, music, radio, and video production.
Video - 3 credit hours
Music - 4 credit hours
3 credit hours
Study of simple four part harmony. Learn figured bass, chord symbols, cadences, non-harmonic tones, voice-leading, dominant seventh chords and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS-105 or permission of instructor. To be taken concurrently with MUS-115.
1 credit hour
Learn to sing and dictate all intervals and scales. Identify major and minor triads. Develop rhythm awareness. To be taken concurrently with MUS-110.