Class Description
Discover the magic of sound and audio production in this hands-on class where you’ll explore the foundations of music production, recording, and sound design. Using various professional equipment and software, you’ll develop technical audio skills, learn to recognize and solve sound issues and experiment with creating individual and collaborative compositions. You’ll produce a 30-second original audio piece through fun, interactive projects, such as a song, commercial, or radio play. The class culminates in a lively Sound & Showcase Wrap Party: A Live Audio Experience Hosted by Student MCs where students showcase their work. Whether you’re diving into audio for the first time or looking to fine-tune your skills, this class provides an inspiring space to unleash your creativity and take your sound to the next level.
Learning Objectives: in this class, students will learn about
- The technical concepts related to music production, including:
- How to record high quality audio;
- Using Ableton Live to enhance their skills in arranging, mixing, and mastering;
- Improved audio proficiency with ear training sessions;
- Exposure to industry vocabulary;
- How sound waves work;
- The art of the peer critique and give peer critiques on the progress of student work;
- Opportunities and potential resources on career pathways;
- How to distribute, exhibit, and promote artwork for a variety of audiences.
Equipment
- iMacs
- Mackie PROFX12V2 12-Channel Compact Mixer
- Passive Direct Box
- DAW Controller and Instrument
- Dynamic Vocal Microphones
- Portable PA Speaker
- XLR and TRS Cables
Software
- Pro Tools
Deliverables: Students and Class Projects
- Skill-Building “Mini-projects”
- Found sound activity with field recorders
- Multi-track remix with Ableton Live
- Group project: Basics of Sampling
- Individual Project: 30 seconds of Audio!
- Students will make their own original composition of choice:
- This could be anything including (but not limited to): song, commercial, radio play/audio play, spoken word, foley sounds, voiceover/ commercial
- Sound & Showcase Wrap Party: A Live Audio Experience Hosted by Student MCs