What You Can Expect To Learn On The Full Time Audio Engineering Course.
Sound, Sound And More Sound!
This is the music industry so let’s not forget that we are working with sound. This means that as a professional sound engineer that you will need a deep understanding of SOUND. This is where you receive that foundation level understanding of sound.
You learn the different parts that make up a sound.
You learn how to analyze sound.
You learn why sound behaves differently in different situations, and much more.
Think of this as the basis that everything else will be built on.
Mix And Master Like A Pro!
Ever heard of mixing and mastering? The pro’s in the music industry use those 2 steps to make their music sound incredible. Most amateur artists and musicians often struggle to get their music to sound professional and this is why. They need a skilled audio engineer that knows how to mix a song and master a song professionally. In this part of the course you will learn the techniques and secrets of the most successful audio engineers from around the world so you can get put that magic touch on your or your clients music.
Pro Tools.
Okay so what is Pro Tools? Quite simply, it is the most popular audio engineering software in the entire world. The biggest artists and bands in the music industry use this software when they are making their music. You will find this software on computers in the biggest recording studios all over the globe. You will find this software in the personal recording studios of your favorite artists. When it comes to recording and mixing the music that we listen to on a daily basis this is by far the most used software around. Think of it this way. It doesn’t matter whether you go to London, the United States, Europe or anywhere else in the world. When it comes to recording music, you will come across Pro Tools.
This means that if you want to succeed in this industry that you will need to know how to use this software like a pro. And that is what this part of the course is all about. We dive into the depths of Pro Tools to show you what it is capable of.
You will of course get practical sessions where you are working on the software yourself so that you can fine tune you skills on Pro Tools.
Reason.
Don’t know Reason? Here is the idea in a nutshell. Some of us are blessed with the skill so play an instrument. This could be guitar, it could be drums, it could be piano, it could be violin. Some of us can even play multiple instruments. What we like to call the One-Man-Band!
But some of us don’t have that ability but we would still love to make music. This is where Reason comes in. These guys have created a piece of brilliant music software that allows anyone to start with nothing and end up with a great sounding song.
Can’t play piano? Don’t worry, Reason has you covered. Can’t play drums? Don’t worry, Reason has you covered.
Think of Reason as your own personal band plus full orchestra right there on your computer screen. Do you want to add a violin to your song? No problem. Don’t run to your phone to call a violin player. Just open Reason up and load a violin and start making music!
You might be working with a vocalist or rapper that don’t have any music. They have the voice but they need the music. Well, Reason is A Beat Machine! Make the beats they need to take their voice to the next level.
So in this part of the course you will learn the ins and outs of this great piece of software that allows “non-musicians” to get those musical ideas out of their head the world can hear them.
As with Pro Tools, you will get practical sessions where you can practice how to use Reason.
How To Set Up And Record Bands.
It doesn’t matter if you want to be a sound engineer for a recording studio, a sound engineer for a live sound company or a music producer, you need to know how to set up and record a band.
Throughout the course we are constantly teaching you all the different skills that go into professionally setting up a band. Some of the things you can expect to learn include:
- How To Professionally Set Up An Acoustic Guitar.
- How To Properly Set Up A Vocal For Recording.
- How To Set Up An Electric Guitar And Guitar Amplifier.
- How To Set Up An Acoustic Drum Kit.
- How To Set Up A Bass Guitar.
- How To Listen Like A Pro For The Highest Possible Sound Quality.
- Real-Life Techniques For Handling Band Members And Making Sure They Are All Happy.
- How To Get The Best Performance Out Of The Band Members.
- How To Use Professional Level Microphones To Get The Best Sound.
- And Much More!
What Goes In To Making An Album.
Ever wanted to know the different steps involved in making an album? Well this is what do in this part of the course. We discuss all the different parts that goes into making a successful album. We also show you the different roles that you could possibly play in the entire process.
When it comes to making an album, there a few basic things that always happen.
How The Music Industry Works.
So now it is time to take a closer look at the business side of this industry.
What different parts make up the music industry?
How do musicians make money?
How do songwriters make money?
How do beat producers make money?
How does the law fit into the music industry?
What does it take to be a success in the music industry?
All of these questions and more are all answered in this part of the course. Once you know these things it will be like Neo in The Matrix when he finally gets it. You will see the behind the scenes picture of the music industry that most people have no idea about. And you will know all the different opportunities available for you in the industry.
Operate A Mixer Like A Professional.
The mixer is the central hub that everything connects to in an audio system. It doesn’t matter if it is live sound or recording studio. The mixer is always there. In live sound the person operating the mixer makes sure that the crowd has a great experience by making sure that music sounds great. In studio, the person operating the mixer makes sure that each member of the band is happy so that they can get the best possible recording.
So if you want to know what every little thing on that mixer does, then this part of the course is where you will get all the knowledge you need.
At first it might seem like a huge task. But we will take it step by step and show you how each thing on the mixer works. You will learn what happens when you press that button. What happens when you turn up that knob. What is that socket used for and much more. At the end of the module you will have the skills needed to operate a mixer on a professional level.
You will be learning on an analogue mixer as well as a digital mixer. So wherever you find yourself in the audio industry, you will know how to operate the mixer.
What You Need To Know To Design And Build Your Own Recording Studio.
If you are thinking of getting into the recording side of the music industry you will probably want a professional sound environment to record and work on music. This is where this module comes in.
What do you need in the modern studio?
How does everything fit together?
How do you soundproof a studio?
How do you make sure your studio sounds good?
All of these topics and more are discussed in depth in this section of the course.
Preparing For The Job Market.
If you are going into the job market after studying with us, you will need to know a few things that will increase your chances of success.
In this part of the course we will give you real life advice that will help you get the job. We believe in telling our students the truth about how the music industry works and what will be expected of them on a job.
This way they are prepared when they get out into the field and start working. They know what to expect and they know how to get the job. The students that take our advice seriously and use what we shared with them are usually the ones that end up with a successful career in this industry.
The Live Sound Music Industry.
The live sound industry is a vibrant and quickly growing part of the South African music industry. And chances are that you will at some point in your career do some kind of work in live sound. You might even want to specialize in live sound.
Here we go through how live sound systems work. You will learn the secrets of live sound systems and how they are set up. How live sound is different from the recording studio. The different steps that take are taken when having a show. The role of the audio engineer in a successful live sound production, and more.
Overview Of The Assessment Done In The Year
To make sure that you have the skills needed to succeed we must assess you as you progress through the year.
You will go through a series of theory assessments to test your understanding of the vital knowledge you need. You will also go through a series of practical assessments that shows that you can do to the job.
Below we have included a list of assessments that you can expect during the year.
Theory:
End of Term 01 Assessment
End of Term 02 Assessment
End of Term 03 Assessment
Mixer Theory Assessment
Practical:
Mixer Practical Assessment
Pro Tools Practical Assessment
Reason Practical Assessment
Band Recording Practical Assessment
CAE College Of Audio Engineering Is Accredited.
We are fully accredited by MICT SETA under SAQA. SAQA is the South African Qualifications Authority and MICT SETA is the branch that specializes in the audio industry.
Our MICT SETA is accreditation number is ACC/2012/01/895.
The Qualification For The Full Time Audio Course
The qualification that we offer our students is a fully accredited SAQA qualification.
The qualification number is 48671.
The Duration Of The Course:
This is a 1 year course.
Start and End Date:
We start on 12 February 2015 and end on 3 December 2015.
Class Times:
We have class every week day. From Monday to Friday.
The classes run from 9AM to 12 PM with practical sessions after class.
Tuition Fees:
| Registration Fee: | R6450,00 |
| Course Fee: | R21,400,00 |
| Assessment Fee: | R1800 |
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