Audio Engineering

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$600
Supplies and Equipment$20
* Approximate cost of books, supplies and equipment for six quarters.

Program Description

The objective of this program is to prepare students for entry–level jobs and for self–employment in the entertainment industry in the areas of audio production, recording, live sound engineering and as broadcast and audio equipment technicians.
 
The certificate and first year of the AAS degree provides a basic understanding of the music technology/audio engineering field. Students learn principles and procedures of studio recording live sound reinforcement, location recording, basic principles of synthesis and MIDI technology and gain a thorough understanding of the delivery formats used in music production. Students also receive training on state of the art digital audio workstations. Starting the first year and again in the second year of study, each student completes a major studio-recording project that involves recording, editing and mixing a student or professional band and culminates in developing an audio portfolio for inclusion in their professional resume. The first year also includes basic music theory, functional piano skills and study of the business aspects of the music and entertainment industries.
 
The second year of the degree program provides intensive study of digital audio workstations as well as advanced study and implementation of recording techniques and live sound engineering as students develop their recording, editing and mixing skills. Students will also hone their audio production skills with classes in advanced MIDI production and arrangement techniques, contemporary harmony, song writing and scoring for film, TV and multi-media. System set up and maintenance is also addressed in the second year providing students with an understanding of electronics and maintenance procedures relative to the recording industry. Finally, in the sixth quarter of study, students participate in an audio internship where they gain experience working on location at a professional recording studio, post-production facility or live sound venue.

Admission Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates of the Audio Engineering program will demonstrate technical proficiency operating audio consoles and signal processing equipment in both recording studio and live sound applications.
2. Graduates of the Audio Engineering program will demonstrate technical proficiency operating digital audio workstations.
3. Graduates of the Audio Engineering program will possess the musical vocabulary necessary to communicate effectively with musicians in a recording studio or live performance context.
4. Upon graduation, Audio Engineering students will have created an electronic portfolio (interactive PDF documents with embedded media examples of their work) showcasing knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the program for presentation to future employers, peers and colleagues.
 

Career Opportunities

There are many pathways to employment in the field of audio engineering including work in recording facilities, postproduction studios and live sound venues. The increasing popularity of video games and multi-media production has led to increased demand in the gaming and web industries for skilled audio technicians well versed in digital and analog technology.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: studio recording/mix engineer, live sound engineer, AV technician, editor, Foley artist, and MIDI programmer.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

AUDIO116Music Basics for Audio Professionals 15
AUDIO117Introduction to Music Technology 4
AUDIO155Introduction to Recording 5
MUSC 166Functional Piano I 22
16

Second Quarter

AUDIO113Live Sound and Location Recording I 3
AUDIO120Digital Audio I 4
MUSC 114Contemporary Harmony 3
MUSC 167Functional Piano II 22
Computation Related Instruction Requirement 45
17

Third Quarter

AUDIO121Digital Audio II 4
AUDIO151Audio Project I 1
AUDIO156Audio Engineering I 4
Human Relations/Leadership Related Instruction Req 45
14

Fourth Quarter

AUDIO213Live Sound II 4
AUDIO217System Setup and Maintenance 3
AUDIO218Digital Audio III 5
MUSC 214Contemporary Harmony II/Songwriting 5
17

Fifth Quarter

AUDIO205MIDI Arranging 5
AUDIO219Digital Audio IV 5
AUDIO255Audio Engineering II 4
Communication Related Instruction Requirement 45
19

Sixth Quarter

AUDIO206Scoring for Film and Multi-Media 35
AUDIO220Digital Audio V 5
AUDIO251Audio Projects II 1
AUDIO260Audio Portfolio 1
AUDIO266Cooperative Education Seminar 1
AUDIO267Cooperative Education Work Experience 1-3
14-16
97-99 credits are required for the AAS

Communication Related Instruction Requirement 

CMST&101Introduction to Communication 5
CMST 121Job Communication Skills 5
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
CMST 226Gender Communication 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
JOURN220Introduction to News Writing 5

Computation Related Instruction Requirement 

BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5
MATH&107Math in Society 5
MATH 87Algebra for Math Literacy I 5
MATH 90Pre-Algebra 5
MATH 93Algebra I 5
MATH 94Algebra II 5
MATH 98Algebra III 5

Human Relations/Leadership Related Instruction Req 

ANTH&206Cultural Anthropology 5
AUDIO159Business of Music 5
BUS  280Human Relations in Business 5
HS   136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
HUM  107Introduction to Cultural Studies 5
MMGT 101Principles of Management 5
MMGT 125Social Media Marketing 5
POLS 125Introduction to Global Issues 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
SOC& 101Intro to Sociology 5
SOC& 201Social Problems 5
SOC  221Race and Ethnic Relations 5
SOC  230Sociology of Gender 5
1AUDIO 116 may be substituted with MUSC& 141.
2Please consult with AUDIO faculty advisor prior to selecting course in functional piano.
3AUDIO 206 may be substituted with AUDIO 256.
4A minimum of 5 credits of related instruction must be taken in each area of competency; Communications, Computation, Human Relations/Leadership. Please consult with faculty advisor prior to selecting related instruction courses. A class cannot be used to fulfill more than one area.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.