Audio EngineeringDepartment Head: Nicolas MorinSurround sound, interactive CD's and DVD's, iPods; audio has come a long way since the early days of vinyl. If you are interested in professional engineering in the digital age, or just learning how to work with and create sound, the Audio Engineering program is the perfect educational vehicle. You will be equipped with a solid skill-base in the procedures and equipment used in professional multi-track recording and sound reinforcement environments for music/sound production and post-production for film/video, TV, and new media. You will train in top quality recording studios using the latest linear and non-linear recording technologies. Once the basics are mastered, your will then refine and apply the higher-level skills required for longterm career success in the audio industry. Practice and integration are emphasized along with technical expertise, production and project management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Training is applied through projects modeled after real-world scenarios. You will leave with professional training, ready for employment in areas such as music engineering, audio-post, editing, ADR and Foley, sound design, audio for interactive multimedia and other emerging technologies, audio for game production, location audio, live sound reinforcement, and home-based or independent audio production. Download Program Brochure - 908 KB |
Course DescriptionsFoundation Studies:Technical Arts Overview Introduction to Recording Arts Digital Music Technology 100 Introduction to Digital Audio Production Music Theory 101 Business Technology 100 Quarter One PPDS I Recording Studio Operations 100 Recording Arts 100 Digital Music Technology 200 Music Theory 102 Business of Music Quarter Two PPDS II Recording Studio Operations 200 Sound Reinforcement 201 Digital Audio Production 200 Quarter Three PPDS III Digital Studio Operations 300 Digital Audio Production 300 Digital Music Technology 300 Quarter Four PPDS IV Advanced Recording Techniques 300 Audio Systems and Maintenance 200 Digital Music Technology 400 Location Audio Career Management Quarter Five PPDS V Music Production 400 Music Arranging and Recording Technology Recording Arts 200 Game Audio & Interactive Music Engineering Workshop Quarter Six PPDS VI Audio Post Production Engineering 400 Music Publishing for the Internet Music for TV and Film Portfolio Production Workshop |