Areas of study
Audio Engineering Fundamentals
Students learn sound theory, equalization, studio effects, dynamic processors,
analogue and digital mixing consoles. Students will examine various
home studio set-ups in relation to project requirements.
Music Production
Music theory fundamentals, composition, style and arrangement techniques are taught in this section of the course. Mastering techniques for several media e.g. CD, vinyl and Internet are also covered.
Hard-disk Recording
Through practical exercises, students learn how to operate industry standard editing and recording systems, gain skills in editing sound files effectively and apply creative editing and sampling techniques for stereo and surround sound applications.
MIDI and Sequencing
Utilizing industry standard sequencing software, students are trained in MIDI
recording, sequencing and virtual studio environments. Integration
of audio and MIDI for remixing is discussed and solutions are demonstrated. Students
are encouraged to experiment with new ideas and personal expression.
Sampling and Synthesis
Samplers, synthesizers and virtual studio software are explained and various sound shaping techniques are explored. Sampling and beat programming are combined technically and creatively. Students are introduced to the concept of sound design.