Audio Production Specialist

Award Type: Associate of Applied Science

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Audio engineers record and mix music, narration and sound effects for music and commercial productions, video, television, film and audiovisual projects. They are also involved with mastering and distribution to several audio formats, including streaming and emerging mediums. Today`s recording engineer needs to be well-versed in digital audio, MIDI and SMPTE applications, signal flow, troubleshooting and traditional analog technology.

Award Outcomes

  • Utilize audio production software and hardware
  • Understand MIDI, virtual instruments and synchronization
  • Record music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)
  • Produce music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)
  • Mix music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)
  • Understand roles and functions as a part of a production team
  • Understand acoustics and studio design
  • Record music projects for clients
  • Produce music projects for clients
  • Mix music projects for clients
  • Master music projects for clients
  • Understand location recording and sound design skills