I want my ideas to be heard.
You don’t just listen to music. You live it. And your goal is to work in a studio, using your talent and the latest tools to create the music and sound that inform, entertain, stir, and inspire others. Our Audio Production degree programs will show you how to record, edit, mix, and master digital audio using industry-standard professional recording studio technology, including sophisticated Solid State Logic recording consoles. You’ll explore everything from producing live and studio music to designing sound for film, radio, TV, web, live performances, and other venues. With professional audio recording studios as your classrooms, we’ll work with you to develop your unique talents. You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other talented, creatively driven students. And you’ll be pushed, challenged, and, above all else, supported by experienced faculty*. Sound good?
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production
Bachelor of Science in Audio Production
• Production - Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver quality multitrack recordings and voiceovers, and post-production projects, integrating knowledge and application of audio theory, critical listening skills, and industry standards using industry-related tools
• Professionalism - Present and conduct themselves professionally and evaluate specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations while creating a professional business plan and an effective portfolio
• Critical Thinking - Efficiently evaluate and solve problems typically encountered by audio professionals
• Evaluation - Evaluate and apply peer and professional critique as well as self-evaluation to continuously improve the quality of their work
• Business - Evaluate and analyze the business and economic principles and practices of the audio industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards
What Will I Study?
Music has power. I want some of that.
The Audio Production curriculum is real-world, hands-on, and focused on helping you develop the skills to produce live and studio music and to design sound for a full range of media, from concerts to film to the web. You'll study:
- Audio Technology
- Remote and Field Recording
- Music Fundamentals
- Science of Sound
- Audio Recording
- Broadcast Audio
- Music and Studio Business
- MIDI Production
- Professional Communication
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Audio Post-Production
- Audio Electronics
- Audio Engineering
- Studio Recording
- Audio Mixing
- Audio for Interactive Media
- Sound Design
- Streaming Media and Webcast
I'm looking for my proving ground.
At The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Our Audio Production degree programs are built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But we’ll support you along every step of your journey. That’s why we provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field and internship possibilities at successful businesses. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
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