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Audio Technology - CERT A

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 24 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
media@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8104
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8104
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Department III - Fine Arts & Humanities
fineartshumanities@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3503
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Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

MP109
Audio Production I
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

MP157
Introduction to the Media Recording Set
1.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.
Spring 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.

MP209
Audio Production II
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.
Spring 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.

MU157
Introduction to the Music Recording Studio
1.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.
Fall 2026
Prereq: MP109 Audio Production I.

Electives


  • Audio Technology Electives
    Credit Hours : 8.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AN101
      Digital Animation I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • AN103
      Storyboard Techniques
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • AN202
      Digital Animation II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AN101 Digital Animation I.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AN101 Digital Animation I.

    • AN204
      Character Animation
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: AN101 Digital Animation I.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: AN101 Digital Animation I.

    • AN220
      Game Concept Design
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: AN202 Digital Animation II.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: AN202 Digital Animation II.

    • AR134
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00

    • BU100
      Small Business Accounting
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU105
      Introduction to Business T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU120
      Job Search/Retention
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU151
      Introduction to Entrepreneurship
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU152
      Marketing Applications for Entrepreneurs
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU153
      Financial Management for Entrepreneurs
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU154
      Business Management for Entrepreneurs
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU156
      Developing the Business Plan
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • BU202
      Marketing T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • EN217
      Podcast Fiction
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: EN100 English Comp IB, or EN101 English Composition IA.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: EN100 English Comp IB, or EN101 English Composition IA.

    • IS113
      Desktop Publishing
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • IS120
      Vector Graphics
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • IS252
      Social Media Platform
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL102
      Multimedia Writing
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL110
      Multimedia Editing
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JL201
      Newspaper Production I
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • JL202
      Newspaper Production II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • JP118
      Introduction to Digital Imagery--Photoshop
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • MP108
      Live Event Production
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • MP111
      Audio/Video Scriptwriting
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • MP112
      Studio and Field Production
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • MP113
      Video Editing and Post-Production I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • MP206
      Media Law and Contracts
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: BU109 Business Communication, or EN107 Business English Grammar & Composition, or EN101 English Composition IA, or EN100 English Comp IB.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: BU109 Business Communication, or EN107 Business English Grammar & Composition, or EN101 English Composition IA, or EN100 English Comp IB.

    • MP218
      Media and Film Production Capstone
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MP213 Advanced Production Techniques, or MP214 Production Management.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MP213 Advanced Production Techniques, or MP214 Production Management.

    • MP220
      Media and Film Production Internship I
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • MP221
      Media and Film Production Internship II
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • MU106
      Music Theory I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • MU107
      Music Theory II T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I.

    • MU110
      Class Piano I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • MU111
      Class Piano II T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU110 Class Piano I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU110 Class Piano I.

    • MU112
      Class Piano III
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU111 Class Piano II.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU111 Class Piano II.

    • MU113
      Class Piano IV
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU112 Class Piano III.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU112 Class Piano III.

    • MU202
      Music Technology I
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I, and MU157 Introduction to the Music Recording Studio.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I, and MU157 Introduction to the Music Recording Studio.

    • MU206
      Music Theory III
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU107 Music Theory II.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: MU107 Music Theory II.

    • MU207
      Music Theory IV
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU206 Music Theory III.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU206 Music Theory III.

    • TH118
      Stagecraft T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • TH122
      Voice and Diction T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00

    • TH123
      Theatre Practicum I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • TH132
      Theatre Practicum II T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH123 Theatre Practicum I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH123 Theatre Practicum I.

    • TH133
      Theatre Practicum III T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH132 Theatre Practicum II.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH132 Theatre Practicum II.

    • TH134
      Theatre Practicum IV T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH133 Theatre Practicum III.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: TH133 Theatre Practicum III.

    • TH201
      Stage/Television Lighting
      3.00

    • TH250
      Theatre Capstone
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

  • Media or Music Track Options
    Credit Hours : 8.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MP112
      Studio and Field Production
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MP113
      Video Editing and Post-Production I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MP218
      Media and Film Production Capstone
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MP213 Advanced Production Techniques, or MP214 Production Management.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MP213 Advanced Production Techniques, or MP214 Production Management.

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MP220
      Media and Film Production Internship I
      2.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MU106
      Music Theory I T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MU107
      Music Theory II T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I.

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway MU202
      Music Technology I
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I, and MU157 Introduction to the Music Recording Studio.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MU106 Music Theory I, and MU157 Introduction to the Music Recording Studio.


Total Credit Hours
24.00

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