Music Technology Diploma Prep Courses

These courses are the ideal preparation for the entrance assessment to the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û Music Technology Diploma program, or for those interested in an introduction to recording engineering technology and music theory. No previous experience is necessary.

MTD Prep Theory | CRN 31380

This course is designed to teach the rudimentary elements of music theory and to prepare the student to meet the requirements for the MTD theory entrance assessment. The materials covered in this class are approximate to the materials assessed by the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Grade 8 Theory Exam.

Fall 2023
10 November to 08 December

Sessions will be held on Fridays from 4:00-7:00pm on:

10/17/24 November to

01/08 December

Location: This course will be held in person at the New Westminster campus, Rm N1020

¹ó±ð±ð:ÌýThe fee for the class is $395.00 + GST ($19.75) = $414.75

Payment is due at the time of registration. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

To Register: Register Online or Contact the Registrar’s Office: 604 527 5472

Please tell the Registrar’s Office that you are registering for a non-credit course through the Community Music School.  To register you will need the CRN (to be determined) for this course. 


MTD Prep Technology | CRN 31381

Course Overview:

Through lecture/demonstrations and hands-on lab work, this course will introduce the basic theoretical and practical applications of digital music technology, in particular the project-studio environment: a computer based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Fall 2023
11-19 December

Sessions will be held on from 5:30-8:30pm on:

11-13 December MO/TU/WE and on

18/19 December MO/TU

Location: This course will be held ONLINE

Fee: The fee for the class is $395.00 + GST ($19.75) = $414.75

Payment is due at the time of registration. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

To Register: Register Online or Contact the Registrar’s Office: 604 527 5472

Please tell the Registrar’s Office that you are registering for a non-credit course through the Community Music School. To register you will need the CRN (to be determined) for this course. 

A Note about MTD Prep Classes: While the MTD Prep Classes are highly recommended, neither class is mandatory. Participation in the prep classes does not guarantee acceptance into the MTD program.

You can also visit the registration page. Contact the Community Music School at commusic@douglascollege.ca if you require more information.