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.
- 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.
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
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 Lab
Create, record, and experiment in Foothill’s Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Lab, a creative hub supporting music technology, media, photography, graphic design, and digital arts.
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