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At the foundation
of any modern audio education are applied
engineering skills. To creatively manipulate
sound, you first need to understand the
mechanics of how sound works. This first
section of the Program focuses on fundamental
principles of sound and introduces the student
to Pro Tools hardware and software.
- Principles of Sound
- Acoustics and Monitoring
- Signal Flow
- Signal Processors
- Introduction to Microphones
- Setup, configuration
and maintenance of your Pro Tools mobile
studio
- Foundational
concepts in Pro Tools such as navigation,
file management, importing, basic recording,
editing and mixing skills.
Being a modern audio
engineer and producer is not just about
knowing which button to push and what lever
to tweak; it’s a highly creative endeavor.
A modern audio engineer can contribute as
much to the “sound” of a song
as a singer/songwriter or instrumentalist
can. Being creative requires that you have
a working knowledge of music and understand
the flexible musical computer language called
MIDI. This portion of the Program provides
you with a solid music theory background
and then moves into using MIDI both inside
and outside of Pro Tools. You will learn
various sequencing, virtual instruments,
looping, and sampling applications including
Reason.
- Music Theory
- Arranging and Song
structure
- Fundamentals of MIDI
- Sequencing in Reason
- Sequencing on the External
hardware
- Sequencing in Pro Tools
- Music Production
- Virtual Instruments
- Reason Instruments
- Sampling in Pro Tools
- Working with Loops
- Editing Music on the
Groove
Advanced Mixing and
Mastering teaches advanced techniques in
audio engineering. You will work through
the process of editing, mixing and mastering
for music and vocals in a professional environment.
You will learn not only the science of mixing,
but also the are from a multi-platinum or
Grammy award winning engineer. You will
also learn the ins and outs of micing in
a studio environment and the wiring and
networking considerations of that environment.
Multiple Digidesign tests will be administered
in this section of the curriculum. Upon
completion, you will test for your Digidesign
Operator Certification in Music.
- Understanding and using
Pro Tools HD
- Advanced Editing for
Drums and Vocals
- Using Beat Detective
and Sound Replacer
- Understanding and using
Pro Tools Elastic Audio
- Balancing a Mix
- Mixing for Drum, Instruments
and Vocals
- The Art of Mixing
- Advanced Automation
- Advanced Applications
with Plug-ins
- Advanced Micing Techniques
- Mastering Techniques
- Wiring and Networking
the Studio
There’s nothing
like recording a great band, but think of
all the places “sound” exists
beyond music. Imagine watching TV or playing
a video game without sound! Audio is pervasive
in our culture and we intend to prepare
you for all the opportunities available
to audio engineers. This portion of the
Program trains you to produce audio for
television, film, video games, the web and
broadcasting. Upon completion, you will
test for your Digidesign Operator Certification
in Post Production.
- Principles of Post
Production including Time Code, Video
Formats
- Capturing Production
Audio/Field Recording
- Working with Dialog
- ADR (Dialog Replacement)
- Creating spot/cue sheets
- Foley production
- Sound Effects
- Mixing to Picture
- Concepts of Surround
Sound
- Mixing in Surround
- Codecs (MP3, AAC, Real
Audio, etc)
- Web, Game, and Broadcast
Audio
- Mastering
- DVD Authoring
- Networking
- Master Mix Class
- Podcasting
- Game Audio
- Broadcast Audio
- Web Audio
Welcome to the audio
business. If you’re going find and
pursue opportunities in this industry, you
need to know the rules of the game. The
final section of the Program is designed
to help you identify, pursue and secure
work in the industry.
- Overview of the audio
business
- The impact of audio
technology on the industry
- Current opportunities
in the audio field – music, post
production, gaming and Web.
- Being an independent
contractor vs. being an employee for a
company
- Tools and templates
used to promote yourself – portfolio,
Web, resume, etc.
- Entrepreneurial attitude
and people skills need to succeed
- How to spot trends
and opportunities
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Applied Engineering Skills