SAE研究所

PURPOSE

The Bachelor of Audio Production is designed for people considering a career in audio production, audio-visual or other related industries. Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and attributes to operate independently as creative contributors in the wider audio production industry. This includes the attributes necessary to contribute to a bi- and multi-cultural environment in Aotearoa New Zealand.

AIM

To equip students with early-through-advanced industry-led skills and knowledge in audio technologies and practice, including relevant historical, cultural and business practice contexts. To facilitate the development and refinement of self-reflective creative practice, underpinned by comprehensive transferable skills.

SKILLS AND OUTCOMES

• Analyse and generate solutions to unfamiliar and complex problems and issues related to key stages of audio production
• Apply an advanced level of generic skills in a range of production activities
• Understanding the key production roles, processes and activities, and the ability to apply this understanding effectively to a range of creative and technical situations
• Use a range of production equipment, techniques and technology to achieve complex and challenging creative goals
• Plan and execute complex tasks either as an individual or part of a team
• A capacity for critical, conceptual and reflective thinking, creativity and originality
• Research skills and critical thinking towards specific problems and issues

CAREER OPTIONS IN THE MUSIC AND AUDIO INDUSTRIES

• Recording engineer
• Mixing engineer
• Mastering engineer
• Music producer
• Beat maker
• Live performance
• DJ
• Post-production engineer
• Location recorder
• Control room designer
• Sound designer
• Foley recorder (SFX)
• Foley post sync dialogue engineer
• Technician
• Front of house sound
• Monitor engineer
• Studio manager
• System installation
• System designer
• Technician
• Hire manager
• Station manager
• Programme director
• Radio presenter