Associate of Science - Sound and Music Technology - Sound Production

Program Description

The Sound Technology specialization prepares students for careers as Sound Recording Engineers, Sound Post-production Engineers, Sound Designers, Re-Recording Mixers, Live Sound Engineers, Audio-Visual technicians and systems integrators/installers, and prepares them for the business challenges these largely free-lance occupations present.

Program Outcomes:

• Use computers for professional audio applications in accordance with industry standards and practices.
• Use professional audio equipment for sound reinforcement, recording and reproduction in accordance to industry standards and practices.
• Use principles of music theory and performance in professional music and sound applications.
• Use principles of acoustics and electricity in professional audio applications.
• Explore principles of music business practices and standards including legal and marketing strategies.
• Produce audio masters.
• Produce soundtracks.
• Use the MIDI protocol for professional music production and synchronization applications in accordance to industry standards and practices.
• Author media for sound reproduction in accordance to professional standards and practices.