Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major focuses on the technical and creative aspects of sound production, recording, and engineering. Students gain skills in audio engineering, sound design, acoustics, music production, and live sound reinforcement, preparing for careers in the music industry, film, television, gaming, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the 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 audio post-production and mixing techniques. - Develop critical listening, problem-solving, and technical skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Sound Technology** - Overview of sound technology, principles of sound, and industry trends. 2. **Audio Engineering** - Fundamentals of audio engineering, including microphone techniques, signal flow, and analog/digital audio. 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** - Designing and operating sound 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 DAWs for recording, editing, and mixing audio. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in sound technology settings, such as recording studios, live event production companies, or post-production facilities. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying sound technology skills, such as producing an album, designing sound for a film, or managing live sound for an event. **Assessment Methods:** - Audio engineering projects, sound recording sessions, sound design portfolios, music production projects, live sound reinforcement plans, acoustics analyses, audio post-production reports, DAW proficiency demonstrations, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Sound 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, physics, and an interest in sound technology and audio engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Certified Audio Engineer (CAE), or equivalent sound 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, film and television industries, gaming companies, and related fields. This major equips students with the technical and creative skills needed to excel in sound technology, supporting careers in various roles within the music industry, film, television, gaming, and related fields.