Music Technology
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Music Technology
If you’re passionate about music, sound, and technology, you’re in the right place. At Foothill College, you’ll turn your creativity into real-world skills with hands-on training in one of the nation’s top music technology programs.
Foothill College launched one of the first music technology programs in the country back in 1997. Today, it’s one of California’s largest and most respected programs, known for outstanding instruction and professional-quality facilities.
Design Your Experience
You can customize your course of study with electives in music, media studies, photography, graphic design, and computer science. All musical styles and genres are welcome. Your talent, interests, and hard work shape your journey here.
All MTEC courses transfer to California State Universities, and many transfer to the University of California system.
What you can do with a degree in Music Technology
A major in Music Technology can prepare you for:
- Sound engineer
- Producer
- Sound mixer
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Video game sound designer
- Film sound designer
Program Spotlight: Flexible, State-of-the-Art Facilities
Take classes during the day, in the evening, or online. You’ll have access to our
spacious, fully equipped recording studio, including a Dolby Atmos surround sound
mixing stage.
Prefer to work from home? You can complete all coursework online.
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Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Science for Transfer
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
- Music Technology, CA Program Map NOTE: When viewing this program map, you may select from three pathways — 1. Music Technology; 2. Electronic Music; and 3. Pro Tools
- Game Audio II, CA Program Map
- Electronic Music, CA Program Map
- Game Audio I, CA Program Map
- Pro Tools, CA Program Map
- Audio Post Production, CA Program Map
- Songwriting, CA NOTE: For requirements, see academic catalog.
Certificate of Proficiency
Note: Certificates of Proficiency are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35 units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses focus on practical knowledge and skill development.
View academic catalog for Music Technology certificate of proficiency requirements.
- Music Business
- Music and Medicine
- Pro Tools
Quick Look at Music Technology Courses
For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.
- Music Technology
- MUS 71R Independent Study in Music/Music Technology
- MUS 72R Independent Study in Music/Music Technology
- MUS 73R Independent Study in Music/Music Technology
- Music Technology (MTEC)
- MTEC 49 History of Music Technology
- MTEC 50A Introduction to Music Technology
- MTEC 51A Studio Recording I
- MTEC 51B Studio Recording II
- MTEC 51C Studio Recording III
- MTEC 52A Mixing & Mastering I
- MTEC 52B Mixing & Mastering II
- MTEC 53A Audio Plug-Ins & Signal Processing
- MTEC 54A Music Theory for Audio Producers
- MTEC 55A Introduction to Game Audio
- MTEC 55B Advanced Sound Design for Games
- MTEC 55C Music Composition for Games
- MTEC 57A Sound Design for Film & Video
- MTEC 57B Surround Sound Production
- MTEC 57C Music Composition for Film & TV
- MTEC 60A Producing in the Home Studio I
- MTEC 62A Composing & Producing Electronic Music I
- MTEC 62B Composing & Producing Electronic Music II
- MTEC 62C Composing & Producing Electronic Music III
- MTEC 70A Pro Tools 101-Avid Certification
- MTEC 70B Pro Tools 110-Avid Certification
- MTEC 70C Pro Tools 201-Avid Certification
- MTEC 70D Pro Tools 210M-Avid Certification
- MTEC 70E Pro Tools 210P-Avid Certification
- MTEC 70F Pro Tools 310M-Avid Certification
- MTEC 72B Producing Music with Ableton Live
- MTEC 72C Producing Music with Logic Pro
- MTEC 80A Music Business
- MTEC 82A Careers in Music Technology
- MTEC 86A Sound Reinforcement & Event Streaming
- MTEC 88A Songwriting I
- MTEC 88B Songwriting II
The value of this program at a community college is that you can't get anything like it anywhere else.There's such a strong community atmosphere in the program, and you really learn how to collaborate with others. It's very supportive.
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Ways to Experience More!
At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.
Research & Service Leadership Symposium
Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.
Global Experiential Learning
Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.
Humanities Scholars Work Experience
Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.
IDEA Center
Create, record, and experiment in Foothill’s Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Center, a creative hub supporting music technology, media, photography, graphic design, and digital arts.
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