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Audio Production Specialist Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Audio engineers record and mix music, narration and sound effects for music and commercial productions, video, television, film and audiovisual projects. They are also involved with mastering and distribution to several audio formats, including streaming and emerging mediums. Today`s recording engineer needs to be well-versed in digital audio, MIDI and SMPTE applications, signal flow, troubleshooting and traditional analog technology.

Award Outcomes

Exhibit professional and ethical behavior

Utilize audio production software and hardware

Understand MIDI, virtual instruments and synchronization

Record music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)

Produce music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)

Mix music sound effects and ADR (automatic dialog replacement) for video (film)

Understand roles and functions as a part of a production team

Understand acoustics and studio design

Record music projects for clients

Produce music projects for clients

Mix music projects for clients

Master music projects for clients

Understand location recording and sound design skills

Career Opportunities

Typical entry-level positions are often competitive and may involve long hours. Candidates who strive to advance beyond entry-level status must show a great degree of creativity, motivation and persistence. Well developed interpersonal skills are a must for success.

Entrepreneurism is alive and well in the audio field. Many engineers have secured permanent positions as a result of competent freelance work. Others have built their freelance work into successful businesses. Jobs exist in music and voice recording, location audio for video, corporate media production, podcasts, audiobooks, and live sound reinforcement. Many musicians/engineers specialize in advertising work, composing and recording exclusively for commercials and industrial clients. Relocation may be necessary to pursue your career as an audio recording specialist!

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 48 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP1100Introduction to Recording

3

ARSP1110Studio Operations

4

ARSP1130Audio Transducers

3

ARSP1140Critical Listening

1

ARSP1300Multitrack Recording Theory I

3

ARSP1310Multitrack Recording Lab I

3

ARSP1320Audio Signal Processing

3

ARSP1331Introduction to MIDI

3

ARSP1500Multitrack Recording Theory II

3

ARSP1510Multitrack Recording Lab II

3

ARSP1541Acoustics and Recording Studio Design

2

ARSP2100Multitrack Recording Theory III

1

ARSP2111Multitrack Recording Lab III

3

ARSP2121Digital Audio Theory I (Pro Tools Fundamentals II)

2

ARSP2150Music Business

2

ARSP2155Pro Tools Fundamentals

2

ARSP2325Digital Audio Theory II (Pro Tools 201/210M)

3

ARSP2340Audio Configuration and Troubleshooting

2

ARSP2580Audio Recording Internship I

2

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

 

Technical Studies Elective 2 Credits

Any ARSP course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Recommended:

ARSP2585Audio Recording Internship II

2

Total Diploma Credits 56

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP1100Introduction to Recording

3

ARSP1110Studio Operations

4

ARSP1130Audio Transducers

3

ARSP1140Critical Listening

1

ARSP2155Pro Tools Fundamentals

2

 

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

Total Credits  16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP1300Multitrack Recording Theory I

3

ARSP1310Multitrack Recording Lab I

3

ARSP1320Audio Signal Processing

3

ARSP1331Introduction to MIDI

3

ARSP2121Digital Audio Theory I (Pro Tools Fundamentals II)

2

Total Credits  14

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP1500Multitrack Recording Theory II

3

ARSP1510Multitrack Recording Lab II

3

ARSP1541Acoustics and Recording Studio Design

2

ARSP2325Digital Audio Theory II (Pro Tools 201/210M)

3

ARSP2340Audio Configuration and Troubleshooting

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  15

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP2100Multitrack Recording Theory III

1

ARSP2111Multitrack Recording Lab III

3

ARSP2150Music Business

2

ARSP2580Audio Recording Internship I

2

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

Total Credits  11

Technical Studies Electives

Any Audio Production Specialist (ARSP) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARSP2585Audio Recording Internship II

2

Choose a Total of:  2 Credits

Graduation (56 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

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