EnTech Audio

This certificate provides students with practical and hands on opportunities to learn the skills necessary to gain employment as an audio technician in the live entertainment industry. Students train on industry standard audio equipment in classroom and lab situations, as well as gain experience working as audio technicians for the set up, take down, and running of live events.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the skills to become an all around audio technician in the field of live events; develop an understanding of sound equipment found in the live entertainment industry; display an understanding of the distribution and networking of live event sound equipment; and acquire a working knowledge of audio software used in the live entertainment industry.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
THTR 189	Audio Mixer Programming and Networking	3
MUSIC 178	Introduction to Recording	3
MUSIC 181	Live Sound I	2
MUSIC 187	Pro Tools I	3
THTR 192	Entertainment Audio Practicum	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		14

*Financial Aid Ineligible

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2026	GCC Catalog 2026-2027
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.