About the Audio Technology Certificate
The audio technology certificate gives students hands-on experience and education
that allows them to enter the commercial music workforce with a marketable skill set.
During their time at UW, students learn how to record and manipulate recorded sounds
as well as provide live sound reinforcement for concerts or events.
The audio technology certificate may be pursued on its own or in conjunction with
any university degree program.
Will Flagg leads UW’s audio technology program. Equal parts musician and engineer,
Will combines his years of professional audio experience with a musical ear.
Will owns and operates Prairie Gold Sound in Laramie, WY, offering recording and production
services to local musicians. Will completed a master’s in music from the University
of Wyoming in 2020, where he studied vocal performance under the tutelage of Dr. Katrina
Zook.
His professional audio experience includes serving as an assistant engineer to world-class
producers and engineers on Music Row in Nashville, TN, as well as various live-sound
duties in venues and at festivals throughout Wyoming.
What can you do with an audio technology certificate?
Above all, graduates have the skills and knowledge to pursue musical and creative endeavors – whether they're personal passion projects or career paths. Some career paths that graduates pursue include concert production, podcast recording and editing, music recording and mixing or corporate A/V.
- Audio Technology
- Audio Visual Specialist
- Sound Assistant
- Producer
- Broadcast Technician
- FOX Sports
- The Tennis Channel
- Colorado State University - University Center for the Arts
- EQ Concert Sound
- Cowboy Saloon
- American Heart Association
- KING SYSTEMS, LLC
- Self-employed
- And many more!
No, this certificate can be pursued on its own or alongside any UW degree.
Sound technology is a strong career choice for those passionate about audio, offering opportunities in music production, live events, film, television, gaming and podcasting. It blends creativity with technical skill and is in demand across industries that rely on high-quality sound. With options for both freelance and full-time work, sound technology is ideal for hands-on, tech-savvy individuals who enjoy working behind the scenes in dynamic, evolving environments.
Student Spotlight: Brent Church on Mixing Tradition with Tech
The audio technology certificate gives students the resources, hands-on experience and mentorship needed to jumpstart a career in music and sound production. Take a look at UW's music major and audio technology student, Brent Church, and the way he used his love for technology to modernize his classical repertoire.
"The audio certificate program is a great way to explore, learn and become efficient with different tools needed for live sound, recording and individual purposes in a modern context. Personally, tasks and assignments for the certificate are for the benefit of the individual and happen to be flexible enough to the point where I have plenty of time to pursue my own interests."
- Bryan Schlachter
