A Master's Course in Digital Audio Production and Engineering

The Digital Audio Production and Engineering programme covers the fundamentals of the recording studio environment. This Certificate programme is designed to aid the development of students' problem solving and critical thinking skills, so that they will be able to effectively function in the field of sound engineering and audio production within an ever-changing technological environment.

Programme Content

Session 1

Music Appreciation and Critical Listening

•     the structure of different genres of music
•     different instruments used in different genres
•     the emotional feeling evoked by the music
•     the message of the song

Safety in the Recording Industry

•     personal factors
•     physical factors
•     harmful effects of sound
•     general safety

 
Session 2

Nature of Sound/Signal Flow

•     characteristics of sound waves
•     behavior of sound in rooms
•     acoustic treatment

 
Session 3

Instrument Plugins

•     EXS24 Sampler
•     Logic Instruments
•     Loops

 
Session 4

Programming Drums

•     Ultra beat
•     Ulta beat step sequencer
•     Using the Piano roll

 

Session 5
Arranging Song

•     Setting up verse and Chorus
•     Intro, Bridge Ending
•     Changing Tempo and fades

 
Session 6

Cable connectors use in recording studio

•     types of cable connectors
•     balanced line
•     unbalanced line

Midi

•     Concept
•     Midi Devices
•     Routing

 
Session 7

Signal Chain

•     Concept
•     Hook Up
•     Signal Routing

 
Session 8

Microphones

•     Transducers
•     Polar Patterns
•     Accessories

Mic Technique

•     Microphone Choice
•     Recording

 
Session 9

Producing Vocals

•     Preparing for the session
•     Recording the Vocal
•     Capturing the Best Takes

 
Session 10

Mixing Intro

•     Editing Vocals
•     Prepping the mix

Signal Processors

•     EQ

 
Session 11

Mixing Con’t

•     Compressors
•     Limiters
•     Noise gate
•     Setting Levels

 
Session 12

Mixing Con’t

•     Setting Levels
•     Panning
•     Automation

 
Session 13

Effects

•     Reverb
•     Delays
•     Filters

 
Session 14

Routing

•     Audio bus
•     Auxiliaries
•     Sum mixing

 
Session 15

Final Mix

•     Finalize mix
•     Bouncing mix
•     Preparing to master song

 
Session 16

•     Music business
•     Overview
•     Closing remarks

Registration Information

* Please note that all information is subject to change. It is advisable to confirm all information before registration.
* Registration for all Short Media courses can be done at the Champs Fleurs, Port-of-Spain, Trincity or San Fernando Campus.
* Payment of fees can be made by linx, credit card or cheque.
* An administration fee of $100.00 is payable on all registrations.
* A late fee of $20 will apply on registrations within 1 week of commencement of class.
* A Certificate of participation is awarded to each participant upon satisfying 80% attendance of classes and/or any exam or course-work assigned by lecturer.

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