Course Description:

This course focuses on the audio recording and mixing field, providing students with practical skills and knowledge to work in professional studios. Lessons combine Music Technology Labs for learning the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and mixing techniques, with Recording Studio sessions for hands-on projects. Students have access to a variety of microphones, studio hardware, and instruments, and can book their own recording sessions for solo artists or bands.

Audio engineering is a lifelong learning process, and by the end of this course, students will acquire the fundamental skills to take their first steps in the industry as studio engineers, audio technicians, or mixing engineers. Much of the knowledge gained is also applicable to live sound engineering.

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📚 Course Duration & Lessons

• Duration: 10 months

• Lesson Time: 1.5 hours per week

• Suggested Practice Time: 1.5–3 hours per week

• Requirements: None

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🔑 Key Learning Areas

A) Studio Setup, Hardware, Microphones, Signals & Acoustics
B) Using the DAW for recording, editing, and mixing
C) Microphone Recording Techniques & Setups
D) Essential Mixing Techniques using various plugins: dynamics, EQ, and other effects

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📖 Course Outline

Fundamentals:

• Basic Studio Hardware & Setup

• Sounds & Signals

• Introduction to the DAW

• Recording Session Planning & Preparation

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Recording & Mixing:

• Audio Recording I & II

• Audio Editing I & II

• Audio Mixing I & II

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Advanced Techniques:

• Introduction to Mastering using a professional audio editor