Audio & Music Production
The Audio Production course focuses on the aesthetic qualities of sound production and analyzes the impact of digital audio technology as an inherent form of communication in today’s society, including production, recording, composing and editing. Students will convey creative expression and develop ideas individually and within groups, write compositions, proposals, and budgets. Projects will consist of historical and or cultural nature, and completed projects will be an audio product based on compositions. Students will also write and produce podcasts and songs in a variety of formats. Students will study the impact audio and sound production on our society from a social, economic, and political viewpoint. Students will learn the history of sound production and the technological advances in the art form. The class will gain knowledge and utilization of microphones, both digital, and analog and computer-based audio editing and recording equipment, and software programs such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Adobe Audition. Study and training in the Audio Production course will prepare students for careers in music engineering and production, post-production for film and television, and live sound-mixing for theater and concerts. Students will develop an extensive Digital Audio Portfolio (a collection of sound designs, podcasts, and produced songs). (Year 10-12 UC-Approved “g”)
Advanced Audio & Music Production
This CTE Audio Production capstone course builds on the skill sets of the Audio Production 1 course and further prepares students for a wide variety of careers in professional audio industries. In addition to strengthening the skills learned in Audio Production I, students will learn advanced live recording, advanced mixing, synthesis, “off-site” recording and mixing, and live sound reinforcement, music composition and songwriting. Students will create and perform their own live electronic performance piece and explore their personal interests (digital music production, film scoring, sound design), while being challenged with real-world concepts and technologies found in today’s professional audio industries. Each unit focuses on a major project, building off the skills learned in Audio Production 1 and in previous projects. The class will gain knowledge and utilization of microphones, both digital, and analog and computer-based audio editing and recording equipment, and software programs such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Adobe Audition. Students will also create a digital personal portfolio of their work for final presentation. Study and training in the Audio Production course will prepare students for careers in music engineering and production, post-production for film and television, and live sound-mixing for theater and concerts. Students will develop an extensive Digital Audio Portfolio (a collection of sound designs, podcasts, and produced songs). (Year 11-12 UC-Approved “g” Prerequisite: Audio & Music Production 1)
