Audio Engineering & Production Concentration
Overview
Program Overview
The Audio Engineering and Production concentration prepares students for careers in professional audio. They will gain hands-on experience in many ways, including music production in Millitrax, our own state-of-the-art recording studio, sound reinforcement in performance venues like Kirkland Fine Arts Center, location/mobile recording on and off campus, audio for video (both location and post-production), audio editing, and multi-media audio.
Learn on leading edge equipment in Millitrax including a Neve 5088!
Other Concentrations Include: Interactive Media | Visual Media | Film & Video Production. Students may earn more than one concentration.
Learn more about the Arts Technology Major.
See the Core Courses
Audio Engineering & Production Concentration (19 credits)
- MC 101 Intro to Music Industry (3)
- MC 104 Intro to Recording Studio (2)
- MC 201 Recording Studio Techniques I (3)
- MC 202 Recording Studio Techniques II (3)
- MC 220 Studio Pressure Night (2)
- AT 453 Audio Systems Design and Integration (3)
- AT 330 Live Sound (3)
* Electives are available in live event technology, video production and cinema, music business marketing, event management, and touring. This concentration pairs nicely with a music minor or arts administration major.
Required Courses
Careers
Potential Careers for an Arts Technology Major With An Audio Engineering and Production Concentration
- Audio Engineer
- Sound reinforcement for performance venues
- Film soundtrack production
- Live Sound Engineer
- Acoustic Consultant
- Foley Editor/Mixer
- Audio/video/podcast Producer
- Studio Manager/Owner
- Sound/video director or technician
- Utility Sound Technician
- Audio Developer
- Record Company Staff
- Audio production for video
- Digital Remastering Engineer
- Media/Communications Coordinator
- Church/Non Profit Media Director
- Digital and Social Media Marketer
- Music Editor
- Sound Designer
- Interactive and Mixed Media Specialists