Certificate Completers will be able to
. Engineer and plan recording sessions and produce a professional level master CD.
. Conduct recording sessions using state-of-the-art equipment and produce a professional level DAT master tape.
. Analyze a musical piece or performance in terms of music theory, physics, style, and notation.
. Manage the sound reinforcement, monitoring, and recording aspects of a live performance.
. Produce a stereo master recording using MIDI technology.
. Record and master recordings on a variety of computer software applications, convert files to mp3 format, and upload mp3 files to the Internet.
Note
10-206-102, Audio Engineering 1 is offered only in the Fall.
10-206-103, Audio Engineering 2 is offered only in the Spring.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 102065, Digital Media Technology
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-206-102 Audio Engineering 1
3
10-206-103 Audio Engineering 2
3
10-206-100 Digital Audio Overview
3
10-111-103 Macintosh-Intro
1
10-206-120 Music Production with Logic St
3
Course Descriptions
10-206-102 Audio Engineering 1...apply the basics of music theory and physics to actual recording studio situations with state-of-the-art equipment to produce a professional CD master recording.
10-206-103 Audio Engineering 2...hands-on studio and live recording course covering advanced microphone techniques detailing the entire process of CD production from pre-production to internet marketing. (Prerequisite: 10-206-102, Audio Engineering 1)
10-206-100 Digital Audio Overview...concept of analog to audio conversion, processing sound in digital domain, MIDI music production, CD audio production, video soundtracks, enhanced podcast audio, basic of time code and format conversion.
10-111-103 Macintosh-Intro...explore the Macintosh Operating System and applications including iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, GarageBand, FontBook, Sherlock, iCal, AddressBook and Dashboard. Learn to navigate the Mac Operating System and manage files and folders.
10-206-120 Music Production-Logic Studio...covers the basic concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm and form as well as orchestration, and the process of building an arrangement, one instrument at a time, using Logic Studio. (Prerequisite: 10-206-100, Digital Audio Overview)
For more information, please contact: The Business & Information Technology Department, (920) 498-5435 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5435, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.