ADMI Diploma in Sound Engineering Course

In the US, 15,210 Sound Engineering technicians were employed in May 2016. The number is also projected to increase by 7% in 2024.Our Sound Engineering course provides training in all areas of sound production, including live sound; music production and recording; sound mixing and mastering; digital audio editing; signal processing; field recording and sound design; and live concert recording.
The Sound Engineering course also covers audio for the film, video, animation and gaming industries and incorporates real-life gigs. As a student you will develop your skills in state-of-the-art studios, providing you with the technical skills and experience you need to pursue careers as a studio engineer, live performer, tour manager or audio technician.
COURSE DURATION: The course will course will run for 2 academic years (4 semesters).
CREDITS: 24 contact hours per unit and an average of 7 units per semester.

1. Career Launchpad 1
2. Basics of Audio Production
3. Introduction to Live Sound
4. Critical Music Listening
5. Digital Audio Environment
6. Introduction to Acoustics Microphone Techniques

1. Career Launchpad 2
2. Critical Listening II
3. Digital Audio Editing
4. Live Sound Setup
5. Audio Processing
6. Mixing Techniques Music Appreciation

1. Career Launchpad 3
2. Audio Post Production for Film and TV
3. Mastering Sound
4. Live Concert Sound
5. Critical Music Listening III Composing for Music for Film and TV

1. Projects & Portfolio Review
2. Composing Music for Media
3. Music Project
4. Live Sound Senior Practicum (Projects)

Upon successful completion of the Sound Engineering course, you will be able to:

• Analyze sound and lighting equipment requirements for live sound events, prep and connect all required equipment and use the equipment successfully in running the event from a technical perspective
• Intelligently speak the language of music when interacting with musicians in live sound and recording environments
• Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Audio Workstation applications, including editing and signal processing
• Demonstrate safe working practices in lighting and various sound production environments.
• Use entrepreneurial and personal finance skills to help establish recording studios, live sound companies and run these operations successfully

ADMI prides itself in having modern, state of the art equipment that meet global standards. As a sound engineering student you will have the opportunity to use the following equipment:

• Acoustically treated sound studio
• Various types of audio mixers
• Various types of microphones
• Amplifiers
• Equalizers
• Compressors
• Three computer labs with Macs and PCs

ADMI has also invested in industry standard software including:

• Logic
• Pro tools
• Ableton live
• Reason