Audio Production and Engineering

Do you love television and movies? Love the sound effects? Who makes them possible? Audio engineers create those great effects.

In this discipline, sound is either produced or manipulated through digital or mechanical means. Consequently, an audio production engineer determines sound quality in CDs, DVDs, TV programs, film and live sound. The end goal is to ensure customer delight. For this, equipment channelizing work of audio production engineers is a must. This includes electronic and electric equipment covering television and radio broadcasts, concerts, plays, musical recordings and movies.

Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees along side diplomas and certifications prepare students for a career in this field. However, a Bachelor’s degree is expected for an audio production engineer. Field exposure such as internships in, radio stations and recording studios, is crucial in this discipline. Two key skills for audio engineers are strong technical sense and keen sense for sounds. Course work revolves around operation of audio equipment, information technology, audio Industry studies, applied acoustics, electronics, music technology and audio specialization.

Career prospects are good and growth is expected to be robust through 2014 as per Bureau of Labor Statistics. Opportunities exist in multimedia and post-production facilities, recording studios, technical theaters, broadcast industry and sound reinforcement segment. They can also be sound and acoustical consultants and system engineers. Salaries vary based on location, experience and employer with entry level pay ranging from $20k to $40k. Top end salaries can go up to $75k per year.

The Art Institute provides programs that help students pursue your goal. International Academy of Design and Technology is a good choice for acquiring innovative design and technology skills. Full Sail University is a premier institution with established credentials in academic excellence. ITT Technical Institute combines classroom theory with practical application. American InterContinental University takes a real world approach offering industry current programs.