MEDIA ARTS: AUDIO PRODUCTION A.A.S.
CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE
Concentrations are available in Beat Production, Immersive Audio, Live Sound, Radio Production, and Sound for Film and Television. These targeted courses allow you to gain specialized skills to prepare for immediate employment or transfer to a four-year degree program.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must consult with an academic advisor before scheduling these courses. These concentrations are designed to fulfill elective requirements within the Media Arts: Audio Production Degree and Music Production Option. They are only open to students enrolled in the Audio Production degree program or its Music Production Option.
BEAT PRODUCTION
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the field of Beat Production. Students in this concentration will study digital music and arranging, using pre-existing music and samples to create original compositions. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities in fields like gaming, audio production for media, music recording, and musical performance.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 247 | Beat Production 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 248 | Beat Production 2 | 3 |
| MUSI 207 | Digital Music Arranging | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 | |
IMMERSIVE AUDIO
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the field of immersive audio. Students in this concentration will study the latest techniques of recording and mastering surround sound and immersive audio. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities in the music and audio recording industries. Students will also gain expertise in creating re-mastered music recordings, movie sound, game sound, and live immersive audio for events such as sports and concerts.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 238 | Immersive Audio I | 3 |
| MUSI 239 | Immersive Audio II | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 6 | |
LIVE SOUND
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the field of live sound. Students in this concentration will study the art and craft of live sound reinforcement in concerts, theaters, sports venues, and exhibitions. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities as live sound technicians, engineers, and designers.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| TELC 227 | Live Sound | 3 |
| TELC 228 | Advanced Live Sound | 3 |
| TELC 229 | Concert and Event Design | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 | |
RADIO PRODUCTION
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the field of Radio Production. Students in this concentration will study how programming is created for radio, audio streaming, and podcasting services. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities as announcers, program creators, program directors, producers, and hosts.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| TELC 248 | Podcasting | 3 |
| TELC 245 | Radio Programming and Production | 3 |
| TELC 205 | Radio Practicum | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 | |
SOUND FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
This concentration prepares students for opportunities in the field of sound for film and television. Students in this concentration will learn to record, create, mix, and edit audio for film and television programs. This concentration will enable students to gain expertise for both employment and transfer opportunities in film and TV recording, mixing, and sound design, as well as sound effects and music supervision.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| TELC 240 | Sound Design (revised course) | 3 |
| MUSI 207 | Digital Music Arranging | 3 |
| COMM 103 | Intro to the Moving Image | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 9 | |