24 courses with the subject AUD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AUD 100Digital Music Production3
This course will provide hands-on activities for the student at the beginner and intermediate level, interested in audio recording production. Students will do actual sound recording in the College’s state-of-the art audio recording studios using Pro Tools. Principles of recording and mixing music as a group and individually will be the primary focus of this workshop. Students will receive an introduction to microphone principles, audio recording techniques as well as some ADR sessions to replace dialog, building of sound FX, creating Foley effects, as well as creating music to enhance a movie scene.
Study of acoustic theory and practical application of recording studio signal flow. Students will participate in a hands-on environment covering topics such as microphone characteristics and techniques, using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with basic effects processing.
An overview of the recording studio with focused attention on the control room. Study and demonstration of techniques in recording, and production. Practical application of studio procedures in actual recording & mixing situations. Development of skills on recording consoles, digital recording formats, and special outboard recording equipment, including reverbs, and dynamic effects processors.
An in-depth study of studio procedures, production techniques and digital signal processing. Application of recording skills including session setup & tempo mapping in software. Music production using acoustic instrument and micing techniques. Mixing techniques involving advanced signal flow.
Development of skills necessary for employment in a professional studio using a 72 channel SSL console, outboard equipment, HD digital recording format, and advanced recording and mixing techniques.
Concepts and techniques of the industry standard Pro Tools nonlinear systems. Computer platforms, using Pro Tools for recording, processing and digital editing. Emphasis on the application and operation of primary plug-ins. Highlighting the technical aspects of recording, editing, manipulating, and mixing of digital audio.
Concepts and techniques of using analog and virtual synthesizers for various aspects of music production. Examine the art and sonic characteristic of original music sound design. To study the unique process of creating sound from oscillators, filters, and modulation. 150
An in-depth study into the world of live sound design. The technical aspects of front of house mixing, stage monitor mixing, and small PA mixing as it pertains to musicals, concerts and theatrical plays. A scientific approach to room design and its relationship to frequency response. The methodology of sound reinforcement, live sound signal flow, live sound equipment, and stage layout. Emphasis on microphone, speaker selection and placement, sound effect design, and the role of sound to clarify and heighten the listening experience.
Study of MIDI production techniques for music composition. Students will learn how to sequence and edit MIDI data using a variety of software, including but not limited to Reason, Pro Tools and Logic. Students will create beats, use virtual instruments and mix complete projects.
Study of production techniques common to the audio/video environment. Synchronization of audio to Video using non-linear procedures. Creating and insertion of sound effects along with the art of Foley design. Using ADR to replace field recorded/on set dialog. To finalize a soundtrack with all replaced and original audio using a mixdown method for stereo and multi-channel sessions for audio/video post-production.
A study of the art of music production mixing. Creating stereo mixdown using industry standard hardware and software. Advanced techniques of compressor/limiters, expanders/noise gates for dynamic sidechaining and parallel processing. Applicable use of equalization for musical timbre modifications. Practice time-base FX processing including reverb, delay, and modulation. Mixing analysis and frequency ear training.
Concepts and techniques of using an HD nonlinear recording system for various aspects of music production. Examination of the inner workings of the industry standard non-linear formats, plug-ins, stereo and multi- channel mixing. Enhancement of efficiency and quality of productions.
An in-depth exploration of live concert sound production, focusing on essential skills for setting up and managing sound for medium-sized concert stages. The fundamentals of stage mixing, equipment setup, and advanced audio console techniques used in professional live sound environments. The development of technical proficiencies to handle various live sound scenarios, including troubleshooting, signal flow, microphone placement, stage monitoring, and working with large- format digital mixing consoles.
The study of video editing, including but not limited to the tools and modes used within the non-destructive editing realm. Special attention toward sound editing within industry standard software programs. Synchronization of audio to video in post-production. Introductory understanding of mixdown procedures for stereo and multi-channel productions.
The concepts and techniques of various electronic technologies are fundamental to many audio productions. Students will be given practicum experience in wiring of studio/audio environments, as well as, high-end audio installation. Exploration of digital audio networking, A/V conference systems design and installation, preparation of power supplies, operational amplifiers, analog and digital signal transmission, and the explanation and design of audio systems using MADI, CAT 5, CAT 6, AVB, Dante, RedNet, CobraNet, and EtherSound.
Study of acoustic room design and waveform behaviors in both open and enclosed spaces. Study of effects of various materials utilized in studios and performance environments to control sound pressure waves. The creation of acoustic treatments for absorption, reflection, and diffusion. Studio design concepts of project studios, performance spaces, and focused attention on professional recording and mixing studios.
A demonstration of professional music production skills from recording commencement to final mixdown. Applicants will produce recorded music throughout the course with advanced recording techniques. Explore cutting-edge song arrangement procedures to complete a final extended play mixdown. This course is designed to prepared each applicant for the Pro Tools Expert certification.
Study of production techniques within the video game environment. Synchronization of audio and on-screen animation. Creating and insertion of sound effects, voice ADR, and the art Foley design. Final mixdown procedure for stereo and multi-channel sessions specifically in video game production.
Prepare the students to design and run a high-quality live musical performance. To plot the stage and create console scenes for the stage miking and the mixing of monitors and FOH of a show. To evaluate the need for dynamic and time-based FX for sound enhancement. Prepare the room and show attendees for a professional listening experience
Students will learn how to transfer audio from legacy recording systems to current digital formats. A focus is given to “cleaning” audio that will cover noise, hum, hiss, clicks, and crackle removal. Utilizing spectral analysis, participants will identify and repair audio to its original frequency response. Students will develop the listen and technical skill to restore sound files to their original quality with an emphasis on music rebalance and spectral renovation. 151
An extensive course into multi-channel and spatial sound. The course will concentrate on the recording and mixing of 3D sound. The HRTF and the characteristic of perception of space and direction will be expounded and employed in recording and mixing projects. Students will be shown how to create a 3D sound field and incorporate vector- based and multiple-directional amplitude panning to place a listener inside an artificial aural location.
This course will prepare the student for a career in mastering of a professional audio production by using critical listening and audio sound modifying tools. It will cover the components of sound and the in-depth explanation of the methods to manipulate files. It will address the current industry level and the practices of bringing project to high fidelity and proper file format.
A continuation of Live Sound Show Production I, where students will submit and run a live sound performance and multitrack recording capstone project. The capstone project will consist of a three-song performance. This concert will be show designed throughout the semester, rehearsed, and culminate in an end-of-the-semester extravaganza. Each performance will incorporate musical performance, audio, lighting, and multimedia applications. Business and Marketing Courses
