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A dynamic and truly global industry screaming for high-tech, skilled-up professionals. There's an artist on both ends of the mic. Study Audio at SAE Institute.
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Audio Bachelor of Applied Science
Duration: 32 months
Develop the skills to shape audio design and creation, while learning both the technical and creative components of audio.
Specialize in:
- Audio/Visual Installation
- Audio Engineering / Music Production
- Game Audio
- Live Sound
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Audio Associate of Applied Science
Duration: 16 months
Develop the skills to shape audio design and creation, while learning both the technical and creative components of audio.
Specialize in:
- Audio/Visual Installation
- Audio Engineering / Music Production
- Game Audio
- Live Sound
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Audio Diploma
Duration: 12 months
Develop the skills to shape audio design and creation, while learning both the technical and creative components of audio.
Specialize in:
- Audio/Visual Installation
- Audio Engineering
- Acoustics
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Audio Technology Associate Degree
DURATION: 16 MONTHS
Experience hands-on, real-world audio training and get the skills and knowledge the music industry demands.
Become a:
- Studio sound engineer
- Mix engineer
- Live sound engineer
- Studio assistant
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Audio Technology Diploma
Duration:
9 - 12 months
(Campus specific)Experience hands-on, real world audio technology training and get the skills and knowledge the industry demands.
Specialize in:
- Studio Production
- Post Production
- Live Sound
Audio Technology Diploma
Program Overview
The Audio Technology Diploma Program (ATP) is a non-degree program that focuses on the foundations of sound engineering, designed to get the full-time student into the field in as few as 9 to 12 months.
The Audio Technology Program is an intensive practical and theoretical training program that prepares students to become successful in today’s commercial sound recording industry. Students attending this program have the opportunity to learn both the technical and creative components of audio recording as well as the essential business principles of the entertainment industry.
Learning Areas
SAE Institute has divided the Audio Technology Program into modules (or semesters in Chicago and Nashville). Each module/semester encompasses at least one complete subject area and is comprised of subject units (skill and theory components of the course). Each unit and module/semester progressively builds skills toward the completion of educational and technical skills goals for the program.
Please select your campus of choice in the "Units" tab to see complete program breakdown, but the topics covered include, but are not limited to:
- Basics of Analog and Digital Audio
- Acoustics
- Studio set up
- MIDI
- Microphone theory and techniques
- Logic Studio
- Pro Tools
- Synthesis
- Sampling
- Studio Recording
- Procedures with large and small format analog or digital consoles
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Sound for Picture
- Surround Sound
Qualification
Diploma of Audio Technology
- Chicago, IL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- New York, NY
- San Francisco, CA
Technical and Professional Skills
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Digital Control Surfaces
- Recording with Analog Consoles
- Live Sound Production
- Sound Effects Editing
- Mixing
- Automated Dialog Replacement
- Mastering New Technologies
- Technical Problem Solving
- Entertainment Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Networking
- Budgeting
- Professionalism
- Career Management
- Personal Branding
- Teamwork
- Project Management
Your learning experience
- Work with industry standard microphones, mixing consoles and digital audio work stations.
- Develop high-level skills on industry-standard software, including Pro Tools and Logic.
- Master your craft on small and large format consoles and record the music genres you are interested in.
- Get practical experience in live sound, electronic music, audio post production, and audio for film and television.
- Work with artists, designers, web, mobile and games developers, film makers, and animators.
- Learn the principles of sound and audio technology – crucial knowledge for specialists in the audio industry.
- Build your knowledge and skills on, and have access to, industry standard equipment and studio spaces.
- Be part of a team that nurtures your talents, and encourages you to reach your learning potential.
- Enjoy the benefits of being SAE Institute trained – our audio students have achieved great success in the creative media industries. SAE Institute graduates are known within the industry for their high-level skills and are in demand.
Career Options
- Recording/Studio engineer
- Sound designer
- Re-recording mixer
- Mixing engineer
- Sound editor
- Post production engineer – film and TV
- Radio broadcast producer/engineer
- Sound location recorder
- Live sound engineer
- Media production specialist
Employers
SAE Institute audio graduates have been involved with many outstanding production companies, studios, live venues, and radio/broadcasting companies, Many alumni have also been successful entrepreneurs, starting their own studios, labels and companies.
| Module 1 - Intro To Audio Technology and Studio Equipment | |||
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| Intro to Audio | Basic Signal Flow | Intro to Digital Audio Workstations | Music Theory |
| Intro to MIDI | Audio Electronics | Signal Processing | Microphone Theory |
| Microphone Theory | |||
| Module 2 - Digital Audio Software and Advanced Studio Equipment | |||
| Pro Tools I | Intermediate Signal Flow | Session Procedures | |
| Advanced Sequencing | Synthesis and Sampling | Digital Signal Flow | |
| Pro Tools II | |||
| Module 3 - Advanced Engineering and Digital Audio Applications | |||
| Sync Interface & Formats | Acoustics | Advanced Signal Flow I | |
| Pro Tools III | Advanced Signal Flow II | Mixing | |
| Mastering | |||
| Module 4 - Advanced Record Engineering and Production | |||
| Sound for Picture | Surround Sound | Music Production | |
| Game Audio | Speakers, Amps, & Live Sound | Music Business | |
| Multimedia & Broadcast | |||
- Audio Technology Course
| Module 1 |
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| Intro to Audio |
| Basic Signal Flow |
| Intro to Digital Audio Workstations |
| Music Theory |
| Intro to MIDI |
| Audio Electronics |
| Signal Processing |
| Microphone Theory |
| Module 2 |
| Pro Tools I |
| Intermediate Signal Flow |
| Session Procedures |
| Advanced Sequencing |
| Synthesis and Sampling |
| Digital Signal Flow |
| Pro Tools II |
| Module 3 |
| Sync Interface & Formats |
| Acoustics |
| Advanced Signal Flow I |
| Pro Tools III |
| Advanced Signal Flow II |
| Mixing |
| Mastering |
| Module 4 |
| Sound for Picture |
| Surround Sound |
| Music Production |
| Game Audio |
| Speakers, Amps, & Live Sound |
| Music Business |
| Multimedia & Broadcast |
- Audio Technology Course
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DURATION(S):
12 Months
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INTAKES:
Sep 2018
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NEXT INTAKE:
Enroll By: 10 Sep 2018
Start Date: 10 Sep 2018
End Date: 23 Aug 2019
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COURSE TYPE:
Diploma
Entry requirements
For entry requirements, please see our Admissions section.
Fees and Payments
| Tuition: | $21,700.00 |
| Laptop Package: | $4,000.00 |
| Textbooks: | $200.00 |
| Technology Fee: | $798.00 |
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Total: |
$26,734.00 |
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Tuition may be paid by cash, check, money order, or bank transfer. SAE Institute also offers monthly payment plans with no interest or finance charges. These payments comply with state and federal requirements.
Class Schedule & Brochure
Class sizes are limited to maximize individual attention. Please refer to the campus catalog for specific class times or contact the campus to determine class time availability. Not all class times are offered every semester. Students also attend practical lab sessions, and these hours are scheduled on an individual basis during hours of school operation, and the maximum number of students is based on the number of available stations. Extra lab time may be reserved without additional charge, subject to availability. Students may also be required to attend seminars/workshops for specific courses. Please refer to the Workshop Component section in the course catalog for details.
