Offered at the Levelland Campus The Sound Technology (Sound Reinforcement Specialization) AAS degree is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to obtain a job in the professional audio industry. Students will receive practical application of these skills through hands-on experience. This includes training in sound systems design, setup/installation, verification/troubleshooting, system optimization and mixing techniques for professional sound reinforcement. The curriculum also broadens the range of potential career paths by including courses that cover audio production and post-production, as well as electronic music production and acoustics. Graduates will possess a solid foundation of the signal flow, specifications, and industry standard practices surrounding live sound reinforcement systems. To qualify for the AAS in Sound Reinforcement Specialization, the student must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program. The Sound Technology program prepares students to enter an occupation where electrical safety is a critical competency and will require all students to successfully complete a program specific safety examination prior to participating in laboratory activities. Safety examination includes written and practical “hands-on” preparation, demonstration, and safe operation of occupational processes and equipment. Program advisors are Matt Quick, Professor of Sound Technology, and Jeremiah Denning, Associate Professor of Sound Technology