AUDIO PRODUCTION ... producing the music for your favorite artist — or your own! Do you love listening to or playing music? Do you spend your free time developing music mixes for your friends? Would you like to record music or sound to produce a CD or movie sound track? Are you interested in blending both your artistic and technical skills?
Did you ever stop to think how audio engineers create the sounds for an artist’s song, in a video game, a movie or TV show, on the Internet, or at a concert? We often take the sounds we hear every day for granted, but there are literally thousands of challenging jobs available in the field of audio production. In the Audio Production program, students who want to turn their passion for music and sound into a career will have the chance to create, record, edit, mix and master audio recordings. This course provides experience not only with the theory of what goes on inside the equipment, but also offers hands-on use of microphones, mixers, speakers, and other audio equipment. If you are a performer, Audio Production is a great way to learn about what goes into making a recording. If you are someone who loves music and sound, you could find a career in music, radio, film, animation or many other areas of business and entertainment.
What does it take?
Strong interest in recording / producing music. Interest in audio production for all media. Interest in live sound production. Interest in all the diverse areas related to the audio production industry. Commitment, dedication, and a positive attitude.
Work/Environment Considerations
Work in a variety of settings, from studios to outdoor venues. Learning is fast-paced and deadline-driven, using constantly changing technology.
What will I learn?
How to record, edit, mix, and master audio using professional industry standard Pro Tools Software. How to produce music / audio content using MIDI based production. Professional studio recording and production techniques. Professional audio equipment, including: microphones, preamps, equalizers, compressors, interfaces, effects units, mixing consoles, amplifiers and speakers. Live sound reinforcement and production. Basic music theory. Physics of sound.
What will I do?
Students will develop essential skills needed to: operate audio equipment; plan, setup and execute production sessions; collaborate in the creation of production material and music; complete projects on both an individual and team-oriented basis.
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Career Pathway ™
AUDIO PRODUCTION ENTRY LEVEL (AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION) School
Majors
Careers
WarrenTech North
Introduction to Audio Production
Audio Equipment Installer Audio Equipment Technician
TECHNICAL LEVEL (CERTIFICATES AND / OR ASSOCIATES DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Aims Community College Arapahoe Community College City College of San Francisco, CA Community College of Aurora Front Range Community College Full Sail University, FL Northwest College of Wyoming Red Rocks Community College Shoreline Community College, WA
Convergent Technologies Film Video Technology Multimedia Technology Music Technology Recording Arts
Audio Equipment Installer Audio Equipment Technician Broadcast Technician Fiber Optic Technician Post Production / Audio Assistant Sound Engineering Technician
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (4 YEAR OR HIGHER UNIVERSITY DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Art Institute of Colorado Berklee School of Music, MA Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS), AZ Full Sail University, FL Middle Tennessee State University Montana State University Regis University Selland College, Boise State University, ID University of Colorado-Denver University of Denver University of Nevada, Las Vegas Video Symphony, CA
Audio Engineering Audio Production Broadcast Technology Entertainment Engineering and Design Music Business Music Industry Studies – Technology Music Production and Engineering Music Technology Music Therapy Recording Industry
Broadcast Engineer House / Club Engineer Music Engineering and Production Music Producer Music Promoter Sound Engineer Voice-over Recorder
This is not an exhaustive list of schools or jobs. Please see the program instructor or your counselor for additional options. For more information related to this field of study, including descriptions and salaries, go to: • Audio Engineering Society - http://www.aes.org/ • Grammy in the Schools - http://www.grammyintheschools.com/gits_loader.html • Pre-Engineering Times - http://www.jets.org/newsletter/1104/feature.htm • The Acoustical Society of America - http://asa.aip.org/acou_and_you.html • The Society of Broadcast Engineers - http://www.sbe.org/index.php • U.S. Department of Labor - http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos109.htm
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