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Audio Production Bachelor of Science

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Program Overview

In the Audio Production program, you'll study audio recording, live sound reproduction, audio for video, and broadcast production. You'll record, mix, and produce audio in analog and digital formats while gaining an understanding of what it takes to succeed in the audio industry. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as audio engineer, radio producer, assistant sound technician, promoter, or sound engineer.
Course Catalog Enrollment Agreement
Audio Production

Program Description

Audio Production is an integral part of multimedia, Web, software, film, video, A/V presentations, and music and studio production. With new tools for recording, editing, designing and broadcasting audio constantly evolving, today’s professional audio engineer or production technician must have a solid understanding of the basic principles of sound theory as well as knowing how to use the appropriate technology and software. This program offers a creative, structured environment that encourages, even demands, a combination of hands-on experience and technical knowledge using the kind of equipment used by the industry today.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Describe the physical properties of sound waves and how those properties are related to the human perception of sound.
• Describe the behavior of sound in indoors and outdoors and how the acoustical characteristics of an environment affect sound properties.
• Explain the concepts of transformers and how transformers can be used to solve signal manipulation problems.
• Articulate the causes and types of audio signal distortion and the methods for distortion measurement.
• Create, read, and explain block diagrams of basic audio systems used in live sound and mixing applications.
• Demonstrate safe building and repair techniques for audio equipment which utilizes thermionic tubes.
• Analyze and express the structure and production elements of a musical recording.
• Perform typical MIDI functions in an industry standard software sequencer.
• Work with speed and efficiency when using industry standard audio editing software.
• Gain a strong theoretical understanding for how audio is used in interactive media and software applications.
• Set up and troubleshoot a professional digital audio workstation.
• Demonstrate the ability to create original sounds using both hardware and software synthesizers for typical music and audio/visual contexts.
• Set up and operate audio equipment for a typical live sound reinforcement.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of legal ramifications in mass media work and the obligations of a responsible audio professional.

Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Audio Production graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions with production companies, radio and TV stations, recording studios, CD and DVD manufacturing facilities, mastering studios, audio post production for film and video, and sound design for game and the Internet. The Bachelor of Science degree program prepares graduates for entry-level positions such as assistant editor, assistant engineer, board operator, duplication technician or sound assistant.
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Tuition Data

Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institute of Las Vegas

Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources $2400
Program Fees $5337
Room & Board $54000
Tuition $86580


The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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Institution

This institution is composed of several locations.

  • Brown Mackie College — Greenville
  • Brown Mackie College — Akron
  • Brown Mackie College — Albuquerque
  • Brown Mackie College — Atlanta
  • Brown Mackie College — Birmingham
  • Brown Mackie College — Boise
  • Brown Mackie College — Cincinnati
  • Brown Mackie College — Dallas/Ft. Worth
  • Brown Mackie College — Findlay
  • Brown Mackie College — Fort Wayne
  • Brown Mackie College — Hopkinsville
  • Brown Mackie College — Indianapolis
  • Brown Mackie College — Louisville
  • Brown Mackie College — Merrillville
  • Brown Mackie College — Miami
  • Brown Mackie College — Michigan City
  • Brown Mackie College — North Canton
  • Brown Mackie College — Northern Kentucky
  • Brown Mackie College — Phoenix
  • Brown Mackie College — Quad Cities
  • Brown Mackie College — San Antonio
  • Brown Mackie College — South Bend
  • Brown Mackie College — St. Louis
  • Brown Mackie College — Tucson
  • Brown Mackie College — Tulsa
  • The Art Institute of Indianapolis, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of Las Vegas, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of Salt Lake City, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of St. Louis, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of Tucson, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institute of Wisconsin, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • The Art Institutes International — Kansas City, A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
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Program Costs

Q: How much will this program cost me?

A: Below is the campus location tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change

Books & Digital Resources $2400
Program Fees $5337
Room & Board $54000
Tuition $86580

Tuition - Institution

Tuition includes the cost of the courses needed to meet the graduation requirements for all programs within the same area of study. As required by the Department of Education (ED), the programs are organized according to their CIP (Classification of Instructional Program) category, which is defined by the ED, and their degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc.); for example, all Bachelor level programs in graphic design are considered to be in the same CIP category.

The tuition calculation shown is the average of all programs in the same CIP category, degree level, and program length within a 10% variance of each other offered by any of the Art Institute campuses.

For example, if a graphic design program (Bachelor's level) is offered at two different Art institute campuses (one offers the program with $24,000 tuition and the other offers a slightly modified program with $26,000 tuition), the average tuition shown will be $25,000. The tuition for your program, then, may be higher or lower than the average tuition shown, depending on the program and campus you select.

Tuition is generally adjusted once a year; this tuition calculation is effective January 2013. Tuition costs can vary by campus, program, and degree level. Students who transfer credits from other institutions or successfully test out of courses will see a corresponding reduction in their tuition costs. Tuition does not include any course-related fees such as supplies or laboratory fees.

Room and Board - Institution

A number of Art Institute campuses offer school-sponsored housing to their students. The room charges include the cost of the living area for the student, the utilities, and resident activities; the housing costs will vary depending on the building chosen by the student as well as the type of room selected (single vs. double occupancy, shared vs. private bath, etc.). If the school provides shuttle service between the housing and the campus, it is included in this charge. An estimate for the cost of board (food) is included in "Board" for those locations that offer "Room".

There are a limited number of campuses which may offer a separate meal plan to their resident students; your admissions representative can provide you with that information.

As required by the ED, room charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses that offer housing and dining programs and are included here; your room charges may be higher or lower than the average room cost shown, depending on the campus you select.

Books and Digital Resources - Institution

All Art Institute campuses are in the process of converting from traditional textbooks to electronic media. A digital resource fee is charged for every course. This fee provides students' access to an Electronic Library and online versions of textbook(s) and, in some cases, other electronic media which is integrated into the course. The fee is $50 per course, so a program consisting of 40 courses would have a fee of $2,000 (40 x $50). This fee includes all applicable taxes.

As required by the ED, the books and digital fee charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses; your charges may be higher or lower than the fee shown, depending on the campus and program selected.

Program Fees - Institution

Every program has a unique fee structure based on the length of the program and degree type. Please refer to the school catalogue or the program Enrollment Agreement for more detailed information.

Below are examples of "Program Fees":

Program Fees

Amount / Frequency

Description

Application Fee

$50 / One Time

All Programs

Enrollment Fee

$100 / One Time

All Programs

Digital Resource Fee

$50 / Course

All Programs

Laboratory Fee

$50 - $315 / Term

For Required Programs Only

Technology Fee

$175 -$375 / Term

New England Location Only

Supply Costs Fee

$10 - $175 / Month

For Required Programs Only

Starting Kit Fee

$200 - $4,125 /One time

For Required Programs Only

Parking Fee

$10 - $90 / Month

Optional

STRF Assessment Fee (Student Tuition Recovery Fund)

Students have an assessment fee of $2.50 per $1,000 of Tuition

California Schools Only

 

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Median Debt

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?

A: Below is the campus location tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change

Reporting Period:

As required by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), median debt is calculated using data from students who graduated from this program – as defined by CIP (Classification of Instruction Program) – at this institution or location and at this degree level between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.


Median Debt Calculation:

Median debt is determined by first calculating the aggregate debt of all students grouped by a combination of program as defined by CIP, institution or location, and degree level. This debt includes Title IV loans, private loans and institutional loans. As required by ED, it includes debt from all enrollments attributable to that student’s social security number, not just the current enrollment.

Once each student’s debt is calculated, the students are arranged by the amount of their debt, from smallest to largest; note that students with $0 debt are included in the list. Finally, the middle student from the list is selected and their debt is considered the median debt. For example, if there are five students in the program and their total debt is $1,000, $3,000, $6,000, $9,000, and $12,000, the median debt for the program would be the third on the list (since there are an odd number of students, the third value is the “middle” value) – $6,000.

Per ED, we do not disclose debt when the number of students who graduated from a program (as defined by CIP) at an institution or location and at specific degree level during the reporting period is less than ten.

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Program Costs

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?

A: Because fewer than 10 students graduated from this program during the government-mandated reporting period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, we are not disclosing this information to protect their privacy.

Q: What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

A: According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 100%.

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

ACICS is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Reporting Period: July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 for graduates employed by November 1, 2012

Cohort: All students that graduated from their program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Placement Rate Calculation:

Number of employed grads
Divided by/
Number of eligible grads (total grads - waivers1)

1ACICS excludes graduates from the cohort who are continuing their education or are unable to work because of incarceration, death, medical condition, those serving in the armed forces and their spouses, or have non-immigrant status.

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Q: What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

A: For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information. (CIP #10.0203)