Audio Technology Program Diploma
ATP Program Objectives
The Audio Technology Program is specifically designed to train students for entry level positions in the audio industry, such as commercial recording and post-production studios, as well as live sound events. Students will have the necessary management skills for entry-level management positions in the entertainment business.
Job Description
The graduate will be able to enter the audio / music business as an effective professional in an entry level position in a number of roles on either the technical or business management sides of the music and broadcast industries: recording engineer, post production engineer, live sound engineer, studio manager, music business manager, audio film editor, or record company professional.
Course Details
Program length 48 Semester Credit Hours / 900 Clock Hours; either as
- 9 Months - Full Time or
- 18 Months - Part Time
Classes are scheduled 4 days per week (Full Time), Monday - Thursday and 2 days per week (Part Time), Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday.
In addition to the regular class schedule, workshops are scheduled on Fridays. Topics include: Soldering, Drum Miking, Flying Fader automation, Tape Machine Alignment, visiting Producers and Engineers.
Total Program Hours: 48 Semester Credit Hours / 900 Clock Hours
Includes Weekly Individual Lab Time
Audio Technology Program Outline
Semester 1 - Introduction to Audio Technology and Studio Equipment
- Introduction to Audio
- Signal Flow I
- Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
- Music Theory
- Introduction to MIDI and Sequencing
- Basic Audio Electronics
- Effects
- Microphones
Semester 2 - Digital Audio Software and Advanced Studio Equipment
- Signal Flow II (Analog 8 Buss console)
- Stereo Microphone Techniques
- Advanced Sequencing I (MOTU Digital Performer)
- Advanced Sequencing II (Apple Logic Pro)
- Sampling
- Signal Flow III (Digital X-Bus console)
- Loudspeakers and Amplifiers
- Session Procedures
Semester 3 - Advanced Engineering and Digital Audio Applications
- Hard Disk Recording
- Pro Tools I
- Mixing Techniques
- Synchronization, Interfacing and Formats
- Advanced Signal Flow I (Neve)
- Mastering
- Advanced Signal Flow II (SSL)
Semester 4 - Advanced Record Engineering and Production
- Sound to Picture
- Surround Sound
- Acoustics
- Music Production
- Pro Tools II
- Live Sound
- Music Business
- Broadcast Engineering
- Audio in Multimedia and Games
