Certificate in Audio and Sound Recording - Atlanta & Houston Campuses

Audio Recording and Sound Design Certificate

The purpose of the Audio and Sound Recording Certificate Program is to provide students with an introduction to the technical and creative skills needed in the audio and sound recording industries. This program is designed to help students work to develop skills needed to pursue career paths in music and/or motion picture recording.

In this Certificate program, students will explore a variety of audio production areas such as sound recording, post-production, producing and engineering. Along the way, students will have an opportunity to earn third-party certification in various industry-standard software applications.

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5 Weeks
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Program Outline

AIU’s [JP1] Certificate in Audio and Sound Recording is designed to provide an introduction to the technical and creative skills needed in the audio and sound recording industries. Through this certificate program, students will have the opportunity to receive an introduction to some of the skill sets and knowledge common to producers in the audio industry.

By studying key topics in Audio and Sound Recording, students can explore their creative and technical abilities by building professional soundtracks including pre-production, production, editing, effects and mixing.

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Audio Production I DFAP102

This course introduces students to basic audio concepts, techniques, theories and equipment; including microphones, the studio mixing console and nonlinear recording and editing.

This course introduces students to basic audio concepts, techniques, theories and equipment; including microphones, the studio mixing console and nonlinear recording and editing.

 DFAP102 4.5
Audio Production II DFAP205

Students learn thoroughly the concepts and methodologies required for multi-track recording, mixing and editing. This course will focus on industry standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) application skills including editing, level balancing, imaging, use of EQ, dynamic processing, spatial effects and multi-track organization.

Students learn thoroughly the concepts and methodologies required for multi-track recording, mixing and editing. This course will focus on industry standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) application skills including editing, level balancing, imaging, use of EQ, dynamic processing, spatial effects and multi-track organization.

 DFAP205 4.5
Critical Listening DFAP305

Students will be taken through a series of listening exercises designed to teach them to listen critically to frequency, loudness (expressed in decibels), distortion and time based effects. Focus will be placed upon developing basic listening skills that lead to accurate analysis of recorded sound.

Students will be taken through a series of listening exercises designed to teach them to listen critically to frequency, loudness (expressed in decibels), distortion and time based effects. Focus will be placed upon developing basic listening skills that lead to accurate analysis of recorded sound.

 DFAP305 4.5
Music Mixing and Mastering DFAP313

Working with a series of pre-recorded music sessions students will focus on mixing techniques and be able to creatively utilize effects, processors and automation.

Working with a series of pre-recorded music sessions students will focus on mixing techniques and be able to creatively utilize effects, processors and automation.

 DFAP313 4.5
MIDI and Electronic Music DFAP316
An introductory course focusing on the creation of music via MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students learn how to record, sequence and edit their own music using a computer with appropriate software and MIDI keyboard.
An introductory course focusing on the creation of music via MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students learn how to record, sequence and edit their own music using a computer with appropriate software and MIDI keyboard.
 DFAP316 4.5
Producing and Engineering DFAP438
In this class students will develop and apply advanced multitrack recording techniques, advanced song production, talent direction, and studio communication skills in several music projects.
In this class students will develop and apply advanced multitrack recording techniques, advanced song production, talent direction, and studio communication skills in several music projects.
 DFAP438 4.5
27 Total Credit Hours 27 Total Credit Hours

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the three phases of the audio production process (preproduction, production and postproduction) and the contributions of audio specialists at each.
  • Appropriately apply various industry-standard software, hardware, and techniques in a practical setting.
  • Demonstrate appropriate protocol, behavior and professionalism as applicable in field, studio and postproduction environments.
  • Contribute appropriately in a variety of capacities to the production of audio projects.

Classes Overview

  • Audio Production I

    This course introduces students to basic audio concepts, techniques, theories and equipment; including microphones, the studio mixing console and nonlinear recording and editing.

  • Audio Production II

    Students learn thoroughly the concepts and methodologies required for multi-track recording, mixing and editing. This course will focus on industry standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) application skills including editing, level balancing, imaging, use of EQ, dynamic processing, spatial effects and multi-track organization.

  • Critical Listening

    Students will be taken through a series of listening exercises designed to teach them to listen critically to frequency, loudness (expressed in decibels), distortion and time based effects. Focus will be placed upon developing basic listening skills that lead to accurate analysis of recorded sound.

  • Music Mixing and Mastering

    Working with a series of pre-recorded music sessions students will focus on mixing techniques and be able to creatively utilize effects, processors and automation.

  • MIDI and Electronic Music

    An introductory course focusing on the creation of music via MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students learn how to record, sequence and edit their own music using a computer with appropriate software and MIDI keyboard.

  • Producing and Engineering

    In this class students will develop and apply advanced multitrack recording techniques, advanced song production, talent direction, and studio communication skills in several music projects.

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