Music Audio Technology, AAS

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Recording Arts Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore music theory, history, sight-singing, music computer applications and audio. Students build digital literacy skills in audio recording, digital editing, audio production, audio post-production, live sound engineering, video sound production, and fundamental musicianship skills to prepare students for the workforce. This program develops the knowledge and skills for entry level career options in the music recording and entertainment industry including audio production, copyright, labels, publishing, licensing, distribution, marketing, finance, and legal settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Music Audio Technology degree program, students should be able to:

• Create high quality audio recordings and live production mixes, which demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement, plus signal flow and processing
• Recognize the best practices of effective production in a range of genres of music in both MIDI and non-MIDI environments
• Apply fundamental knowledge of digital recording electronics and operation of a minimum of two contemporary audio recording and processing Digital Audio Workspace (DAW) software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and aesthetics of electronic music through practical application of basic digital audio theory, the processes of music synthesis and audio effects
• Evaluate merits of recording outcomes through development of critical listening with an understanding of technical goals and aesthetic considerations appropriate for multiple genres
• Demonstrate an understanding of the process of multi-media content delivery
• Identify different audio career paths and the skills necessary to be successful in the varied career paths in the audio industry
• Develop fundamental entrepreneurial skills, including an online presence and a basic promotional strategy adaptive to market demands
• Demonstrate skills in music theory, ear training, music performance and proficiency in piano