Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

This program focuses on the technical and creative aspects of audio production, recording, and engineering. Students gain skills in audio engineering, sound design, acoustics, music production, and live sound reinforcement, preparing for careers in music, film, television, gaming, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand principles of sound and acoustics.
• Develop skills in audio engineering and sound recording.
• Learn sound design and music production techniques.
• Explore live sound reinforcement and event production.
• Analyze post-production and audio mixing techniques.
• Develop critical listening, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Audio Technology - Overview of audio technology, sound principles, and industry trends.
2. Audio Engineering - Basics of audio engineering, including microphone techniques, signal flow, and analog/digital sound.
3. Sound Recording - Techniques for recording music, dialogue, and sound effects in studio and field environments.
4. Sound Design - Creating and manipulating sounds for film, television, gaming, and other media.
5. Music Production - Principles and practices of music production, including composition, arrangement, and mixing.
6. Live Sound Reinforcement - Design and operation of audio systems for live events, concerts, and performances.
7. Acoustics - Principles of acoustics, room design, and sound isolation.
8. Audio Post-Production - Techniques for editing, mixing, and mastering audio for film, television, and other media.
9. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) - Utilizing digital audio workstations for recording, editing, and mixing sound.
10. Hands-On Practical Training - Practical experiences in audio technology environments, such as recording studios, live event production companies, or post-production facilities.
11. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying audio technology skills, such as album production, film sound design, or live sound management for an event.

Assessment Methods:

• Audio engineering projects, sound recording sessions, sound design portfolios, music production projects, live sound reinforcement plans, acoustic analyses, audio post-production reports, DAW software proficiency demonstrations, training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Audio Technology" by various authors.
• "Audio Engineering" by various authors.
• "Sound Recording" by various authors.
• "Sound Design" by various authors.
• "Music Production" by various authors.
• "Live Sound Reinforcement" by various authors.
• "Acoustics" by various authors.
• "Audio Post-Production" by various authors.
• "Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of music and physics, and an interest in audio technology and engineering.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications from professional organizations such as the Audio Engineering Society (AES) or Certified Audio Engineer (CAE), or equivalent audio technology certifications.

Target Audience:

Aspiring audio engineers, sound designers, music producers, live sound engineers, and professionals seeking careers in recording studios, live event production companies, post-production facilities, and the film, television, and gaming industries. This program equips students with the technical and creative skills needed to excel in audio technology, supporting careers in various roles within the music, film, television, gaming industries, and related fields.