Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Media Arts
AUDIO PRODUCTION, Bachelor of Science Degree
Off ered at Chicago, Schaumburg
Program Mission
The Audio Produc� on program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level careers in the fi eld of audio engineering and
produc� on. Through rigorous study of theore� cal concepts, industry prac� ces, and hands-on produc� on techniques, students
work to develop the technical skills and aesthe� c sensibili� es needed to become professional engineers, technicians,
producers and business people.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communica� on: Graduates will have wri� en, oral, and visual communica� on skills needed to communicate ideas to
employers, colleagues, and clients. They will eff ec� vely use technical language appropriate to audio produc� on and also be
able to communicate complex concepts to non-professionals.
2. Audio produc� on processes: Graduates will be able to produce and assemble the audio elements of a fi lm, including
voice, sound eff ects, musical score, and automa� c dialogue replacement and will have technical profi ciency in recording and
edi� ng professional audio material. They will be able to conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver quality music recordings
and post-produc� on projects, demonstra� ng industry standards and using industry-related tools.
3. Problem Solving: Graduates can effi ciently troubleshoot and solve problems typically encountered by audio professionals.
4. Edi� ng and Cri� cal Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate how edi� ng styles, techniques, and approaches aff ect audience
reac� on; they can apply peer and professional cri� que as well as self-evalua� on to con� nuously improve the quality of their
work.
5. Professionalism: Graduates can present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate an understanding of
specifi c career paths, job responsibili� es, and industry expecta� ons. Graduates can apply the business and economic principles
and prac� ces of the audio industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
6. Context: Graduates can explain the scien� fi c and mathema� cal founda� ons of acous� cs and electronics, the applicability
of audio produc� on in a wide range of media, the basic principles of music theory, and the social context in which sound is
produced and interpreted.
Program Descrip� on
The tools for recording, edi� ng, and delivery of audio are evolving at a rapid pace. Today’s professional audio engineers and
producers must constantly stay abreast of current developments in equipment technology and produc� on methods. To do
this, they must have a solid founda� on in the basic physics of sound and acous� cs as well as skills in equipment opera� on,
usage, and design. The Audio Produc� on program meets the needs of graduates entering the industry by off ering a curriculum
that provides students with a solid background in technology, theory and industry prac� ces. Prac� cal hands-on experience
with recording and live produc� on equipment is essen� al to being prepared for the contemporary market place.
Gradua� on Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Produc� on, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits
with 60 quarter-credits in general educa� on courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumula� ve GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet por� olio requirements including
par� cipa� on in the Senior Por� olio Show. Gradua� ng students must pass a required course in which a por� olio is produced
and sa� sfy all fi nancial obliga� ons to The Illinois Ins� tute of Art.
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