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The mission of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as Audio Equipment Technicians, Sound Engineering Technicians, and Broadcast Technicians.

The program uses both classroom instruction of software, audio principles, audio techniques and hands-on practical projects and labs. Students work on various audio projects including voice-overs, podcasts, songs, soundtracks, live sound reinforcement, sound reinforcement systems and industry mixing. The content includes communication skills, leadership skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, announcing and moderating programs, preparing copy, programming and operation of audio equipment to support the production of materials or programs and broadcasting of materials or programs in a broadcast or recorded format.

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Digital Audio Production program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, math, and reading.

Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.

While completing the program, students take the following exams from Apple Computer, Inc.:

• Apple Certified Pro (ACP) – Logic Pro

Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

Valencia College:

• Sound and Music Technology A.S. degree – Up to 10 credits