Students start with basic computer skills such as logging in, accessing and saving files, navigation, launching applications and using the network. Students will be introduced to the concepts of sampling audio. Software Applications cover basic graphics, word processing basics, digital audio editing and basic audio mixing.

The hands-on lab component has each student at their own station, which includes the needed computer and software linked to a proprietary network from which most student work projects can be accessed.

Acoustics and Sound

This course covers the basics of sound propagation, human perception of sound, the physical principles of musical instruments, as well as acoustics and recording studio design concepts.

Audio Electronics

Students learn the fundamentals of DC and AC electronics as applied to audio technology.

The Music Business

The essentials of the music business are covered. Topics include: copyright, recording and production contracts, publishing and business organizations and more.

Audio Processing Devices and Mixing

The students investigate various audio concepts and devices. Topics include: mixing consoles, compressors and expanders, equalization, time domains which include delay and reverb, routing, patch bays and signal flow.

The hands-on lab component has each student at his or her own workstation. Student work includes multi-track mixing and editing in the digital environment.

Digital Audio Mixing Advanced (Intro To Studio)

The hands-on component has each student at his or her own Digital Audio Workstation. Emphasis is on automation, using Plug-ins, EQ, sends, reverb, delay, compression and gating, special effects as well as advanced multi-track editing. The student will mix and burn a variety of multi-tracks to two-track stereo.

The lecture component introduces the student to the studio and its specific equipment.

Electronic Systems (Microphones, Amplifiers and Speakers)

A wide variety of microphones, speakers and amplifiers are studied including the specifications, characteristics and uses of these devices. Placement for microphones and speakers is discussed and demonstrated in class.

MIDI Applications, Synthesis and Virtual Synthesis

MIDI protocol, sequencing and synthesis are the focus of this course. During the hands-on component the student works at his or her own Digital Audio Workstation. The equipment includes MIDI keyboard, MIDI interface, MIDI synthesizer and MIDI Sequencing software as well as Virtual Synthesis software.

Post Production

Here the student will work with video that is synchronized to computer based digital audio software. The student will create finished projects that combine digital multi-track audio and video. The steps needed to synchronize and mix sound and music to film, video, and multimedia are covered.

The Recording Studio

Students apply the principles and techniques they have studied by conducting actual recordings and mixes in the professional multi-track environment, using computer based audio software.

Musicians are recorded and mixed by the student engineers in our recording studio complex.

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