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, seminars are scheduled on Fridays. Many audio and business related topics are featured. SAE Atlanta invites industry professionals from all aspects of the music business to participate and share their knowledge. Educational videos are also featured.
Total Program Hours: 48 Semester Credit Hours / 900 Clock Hours
Includes Weekly Individual Lab Time
ATP Diploma Class Starts: Full-Time Part-Time ATP0112FT 01/17/12 - 10/07/12 ATP0512PT 05/08/12 - 10/21/13 ATP0412FT 04/02/12 - 12/23/12 ATP1012PT 10/22/12 - 04/20/14 ATP0612FT 06/25/12 - 03/31/13 ATP1012FT 10/01/12 - 07/07/13
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 Electronics
- Signal Processing (Dynamic & Time Based)
- Microphones
Semester 2 - Digital Audio Software and Advanced Studio Equipment
- Basic Signal Flow II
- Stereo Microphone Techniques
- Advanced Sequencing I
- Advanced Sequencing II
- Synthesis & Sampling
- Session Procedures
- Basic Signal Flow III
Semester 3 - Advanced Engineering and Digital Audio Applications
- Pro-Tools I
- Pro-Tools II
- Music Production
- Advanced Signal Flow I
- Mastering
- Advanced Signal Flow II
- Mixing Techniques
Semester 4 - Advanced Record Engineering and Production
- Sound for Picture
- Surround Sound
- Loudspeakers & Amps
- Live Sound
- Acoustics
- System Interface
- Music Business
- Broadcast Engineering & Multimedia
