Audio Technology
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 18
Audio Engineering Lab 1
This course will offer an overview of recording studio and live sound reinforcement techniques, including operation of software and equipment. Prerequisite: MST201. Offered every spring.
Audio Engineering Lab 2
A continuation of Audio Engineering I, with emphasis on implementation of the techniques and theories of the recording process and live sound reinforcement. Topics include application of microphones, the audio console, multitrack recording formats, and signal processing devices in live and recording session environments. Prerequisite: MST 301. Offered every fall.
Audio Engineering Practicum
An application of skills learned in other Audio Technology courses. A hands-on, project-oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of professional experience. (Prerequisite: MST 302 or permission of instructor. Offered Every Semester)
Audio Technology Lab
This course will provide a working knowledge of audio reinforcement covering basic principles of sound production, production systems components, mixing techniques, signal processing, addressing environmental acoustic problems and operating a live sound reinforcement event. In addition, this course will provide hands on production training for live concerts, praise and worship services, small system events and speech reinforcement. Offered every fall.
Digital Audio Workstation
This course focuses on the creative use of technology in music production, and covers a full range of audio tools and techniques. The course provides a comprehensive environment for audio recording, exploring and utilizing the latest technology in digital audio workstations.
Introduction to Music Business
An introduction to the concepts and practices carried out by music industry professionals
Introduction to Worship Technologies
This course explores the basics of technologies that are commonly used in today’s local church worship ministry. Basic principles of implementation of audio, video, lighting, graphic design, and administrative technologies are examined.
Audio Engineering Lab 1
This course will offer an overview of recording studio and live sound reinforcement techniques, including operation of software and equipment. Prerequisite: MST201. Offered every spring.
Audio Engineering Lab 2
A continuation of Audio Engineering I, with emphasis on implementation of the techniques and theories of the recording process and live sound reinforcement. Topics include application of microphones, the audio console, multitrack recording formats, and signal processing devices in live and recording session environments. Prerequisite: MST 301. Offered every fall.
Audio Engineering Practicum
An application of skills learned in other Audio Technology courses. A hands-on, project-oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of professional experience. (Prerequisite: MST 302 or permission of instructor. Offered Every Semester)
Audio Technology Lab
This course will provide a working knowledge of audio reinforcement covering basic principles of sound production, production systems components, mixing techniques, signal processing, addressing environmental acoustic problems and operating a live sound reinforcement event. In addition, this course will provide hands on production training for live concerts, praise and worship services, small system events and speech reinforcement. Offered every fall.
Digital Audio Workstation
This course focuses on the creative use of technology in music production, and covers a full range of audio tools and techniques. The course provides a comprehensive environment for audio recording, exploring and utilizing the latest technology in digital audio workstations.
Introduction to Music Business
An introduction to the concepts and practices carried out by music industry professionals
Introduction to Worship Technologies
This course explores the basics of technologies that are commonly used in today’s local church worship ministry. Basic principles of implementation of audio, video, lighting, graphic design, and administrative technologies are examined.
Additional Course Notes
Advanced Biblical Studies majors complete an approved minor or 18 hours of electives.
Well Prepared
“Thank you so much, Dr. Brickey! I was well prepared, both educationally and most importantly, spiritually. I will forever remember this experience. I pray I can continue to make Yancey School of Nursing proud as I practice my career.”
Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022
