SAE Institute of Technology - Nashville

Levels of Study

SAE, through SAE International and our global partners, provides access to a number of different Certificates, Diploma, and Degree programs. Please note that not all levels are offered at every campus.

SAE Institute of Technology in Nashville currently offers the following programs:

  • Audio Technology Program (Diploma)
    • Credits apply towards Bachelor's Degree at SAE Degree Centers
      • For information on the transferability of credits please read.

Diploma

SAE's Diploma programs have received industry and academic acclaim for over nearly 30 years across the globe. These intensive programs are the foundation of every SAE qualification and offer high-level, hands-on practical training in combination with advanced theoretical study. This powerful combination provides our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the competitive creative media industries, as well as, equipping graduates for further study to degree level.

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Audio Technology Program

Studying at SAE is the first step towards starting a career in the Audio Industry. Working as a Sound Engineer, Live Engineer, Producer and numerous other jobs in the audio and music industry require practical experience, combined with a strong technical knowledge. Training at SAE is highly practical, with an intense amount of practical studio time to perfect the craft.

Theory lectures delivered by experienced sound engineers and music industry professionals provide the basis for preparing students for work in recording studios, at live sound venues, in post-productions studios and broadcast facilities.

Course Overview

SAE's Audio Technology Programs have received industry and academic acclaim for over 25 years across the globe. These intensive programs are the foundation of every SAE qualification and offer high-level, hands-on practical training in combination with advanced theoretical study. This powerful combination provides our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the competitive creative media industries as well as equipping graduates for further study to degree level.

Program Objectives

The Audio Technology Program is specifically designed to train students for entry level positions in a commercial recording , post-production studio and live sound events. Students will have the necessary management skills for entry-level management positions in the entertainment business.

Job Description

The graduate will be able to enter the audio / music business as an effective professional in a number of roles on either the technical or business management sides of the music and broadcast industries: recording engineer, post production engineer, live sound recording engineer, studio manager, music business manager, audio film editor, or record company professional.

Average Completion

9 Months - Full Time

Program Outline

Module 1 - Introduction to Audio Technology and Studio Equipment

  • Introduction to Audio
  • Basic Signal Flow
  • Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
  • Music Theory
  • Introduction to MIDI and Sequencing
  • Assistant Engineering
  • Effects
  • Microphones

Module 2 - Studio Equipment and Practical Applications

  • Intro to Pro Tools
  • A8B Theory
  • A8B In Studio
  • Stereo Microphone Techniques
  • Intro to Mixing
  • Advanced Sequencing
  • Hard Disk Recording
  • Intermediate Pro Tools
  • Yamaha O2R

Module 3 - Advanced Record Engineering and Production 1

  • Sampling
  • Loudspeakers and Amplifiers
  • Live Sound
  • Advanced Pro Tools
  • Neve Theory
  • Neve In Studio
  • Mastering
  • SSL Theory
  • SSL In Studio

Module 4 - Advanced Record Engineering and Production 2

  • Electronics
  • Sound to Picture
  • Surround Sound
  • System Interface
  • Advanced Mixing
  • Acoustics
  • Music Business
  • Music Production
  • Multimedia and the Internet

Classes are scheduled 4 days per week (Full Time), Monday - Thursday.

In addition to the regular class schedule, workshops are scheduled on Fridays. Topics include: Soldering, Drum Miking, Drum Recording, Guitar Recording, Pitch Correction, OS-X, Audio Restoration, Analog Tape, visiting Producers and Engineers.

Total Program Hours: 900
Includes Weekly Individual Lab Time