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Program Overview
The Audio Production certificate at Madison College is geared toward professionals who have an associate of applied arts degree, or a degree from another accredited college or university in art, design, photography, journalism, or comparable work experience.
You will work with advanced level production techniques in audio design, recording, editing as well as learn specific audio production tools and communication strategies.
Program Details
Students in the Audio Production certificate can attend full or part-time.
Audio Production classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
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Careers
Once you've earned your Audio Production certificate from Madison College, you'll be ready for a range of professional positions including:
- Audio Engineer
- Audio Technician
- Live Sound Engineer
With additional work experience, you may be qualified to be a sound designer or a podcast producer.
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Program Courses
Here's a sample course sequence that shows how classes for full-time students are typically organized by semester.
Once you're admitted, your full curriculum and sequence—including any pre-requisites—is defined in your Degree Progress Report.
Required Courses10-206-131Audio Production
This is an introductory sound production course in which students will learn to create clean, consistent, and intelligible audio recordings within a project driven curriculum. Students will learn sound principles, critical listening skills, and apply digital recording, editing, and mixing techniques to industry standards.3 credits10-206-151Advanced Audio Production
Students will gain skills in on-location and studio audio capture techniques and best practices, hardware and software interconnects and troubleshooting, audio post-production editing, sweetening, and processing, project management skills, and voice-over recording and processing.3 credits10-206-194Event Production
Production teams work to capture and produce simulated live events and concept, produce, and live-stream an original TV program. This course is the winner of multiple WI Broadcaster’s Association Student Excellence Awards. Students learn live event planning, safety protocols, equipment management, production standards, and stage terminology from industry professionals.3 credits -
How to Apply
Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
Application Dates
Fall 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027
Fall 2027
- Application available on October 15, 2026
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2027
Additional Notes
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Audio Production career.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Audio Production certificate at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Apply the principles of audio design and storytelling to develop media products and services.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of media software, tools and technology.
- Implement creative solutions from concept through completion.
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings.
- Implement project management skills to meet customer and market demands.
