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A.A.S. Media Technologies– Audio Production Engineering Concentration

A.A.S. Media Technologies– Audio Production Engineering Concentration

The Audio Production Engineering concentration educates students in the art of audio engineering and production by utilizing the skills and knowledge used in music production, post-production, broadcast, live sound and field recording using commercially popular equipment and software. Basic and advanced training in acoustics, studio recording, location recording, editing, mixing, live sound mixing, producing, sound design, media management and logistics management are covered. Course content includes five avenues of audio production: recording, broadcast, sound design, live sound and production management.

Information

Area of Interest: School of Communication, Arts and Media Technologies

Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus, Magnolia Avenue Campus

Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Certificate

Media Technologies – Audio Production Engineering Concentration

If you want to be an audio engineer, then consider 每日大赛’s Audio Production Engineering program. This program prepares students for the live event, house of worship, broadcast, and post-production industries by equipping them with the hands-on experience and the aural and technological tools necessary to succeed in a dynamic digital media environment.

Typical job opportunities: Our students have a variety of professional opportunities for internships and employment as live sound engineers, post-production audio editors, studio engineers, sound designer, broadcast audio engineers, field audio engineers, audio system technicians, media management, producers and production managers.

Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.

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Certificates

The Sound Production Certificate is designed for working professionals seeking to broaden or update their existing skills in digital audio recording and mixing with contemporary tools for film and video. It is also designed for students who want to complement their skills from a related degree concentration in Media Technologies, such as Audio Production Engineering, Design for Web and Print, Photography, Video Production Technology, or Web Technology. 

Couse Number Course Name
APE 1015 Sound Production
APE 2015 Pro Tools 
APE 1016 Live Sound Production I
APE 2016 Advanced Pro Tools or APE 2450 - Sound Design for Picture 

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Media Technologies – Audio Production Engineering

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A.A.S. Media Technologies– Audio Production Engineering Concentration

Credit Hours Curriculum Co-Curricular Experiences
Before You Start

 

  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist
  • Participate in Orientation
  • Complete Career Exploration
0-15 hours
  • APE 1015 - Sound Production Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • APE 1080 - Audio Processing & Ear Training 
  • APE 1400 - Recording Techniques I 
  • APE 2015 - Pro Tools ## Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • Meet with your Success Coach
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Draft a resume with Career Development
16-30 hours
  • APE 1016 - Live Sound Production I Career Immersion Experiences Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • APE 1090 - Dialogue Editing & Post-Production 
  • APE 1900 - Recording Techniques II 
  • APE 2016 - Advanced Pro Tools Courses include industry recognized certifications Career Immersion Experiences Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Complete Sound Production Certificate
31-45 hours
  • Audio Production Engineering elective to be chosen from APE 2017 Courses include industry recognized certifications, APE 2416, APE 2433.
  • APE 2020 - Production Logistics Management Career Immersion Experiences
  • APE 2091 - Ableton Live & Music Editing
  • APE 2550 - Applied Audio Electronics Career Immersion Experiences
  • Mathematics/Natural Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Update your Resume and Practice Interview Skills with Career Development
46-60+ hours
  • Audio Production Engineering elective to be chosen from APE 2100, APE 2460 Courses include industry recognized certifications Career Immersion Experiences, APE 2875 
  • APE 2450 - Sound Design for Picture Career Immersion Experiences Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • APE 2910 - Audio Production Engineering Capstone Career Immersion Experiencesor MDT 2998 - Media Technologies Internship Career Immersion Experiences
  • General Education Elective Foundational Courses
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Complete Sound Production Certificate
  • Participate in Career Fair
  • Complete Exit Checklist

Legend:

Courses needed to complete a certificate - Courses to complete the Sound Production certificate
Courses include industry recognized certifications - Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field
Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)
Career Immersion Experiences - Career Immersion Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.

 

Contact Information

Dean of the School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies Department Head - Media Technologies 

Ines Gibson
ipgibson@pstcc.edu
(865) 539-7327

Katie Lovette
lklovette@pstcc.edu
(865) 694-6522

 

Clubs & Organizations

Audio Production Engineering Club
Michael Seaman
mtseaman@pstcc.edu
865-539-7260

A.P.E. Club explores all things audio! Club meetings range from how to make electronic dance music to sharing your favorite playlists with your friends. We also discuss the Knoxville media production scene, and all the latest audio trends and technologies. Join the listening party today!