Program Overview
The University of Hartford's BS in Audio Engineering Technology program equips students with a comprehensive technical education in audio engineering. Through hands-on learning, students develop skills in audio electronics, acoustics, digital signal processing, and various audio applications. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the audio industry, including audio engineering, music production, and live sound reinforcement.
Program Outline
BS in Audio Engineering Technology Program Extraction:
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The University of Hartford's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Audio Engineering Technology program provides a comprehensive and practical technical education for aspiring audio engineers. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this dynamic field.
Objectives:
- Equip students with a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics.
- Provide students with the ability to design, build, and maintain audio equipment.
- Enable students to use audio equipment to create professional-quality recordings.
- Prepare students for diverse career opportunities in the audio industry.
Program Description:
The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, giving students the opportunity to learn by doing. Students gain hands-on experience through coursework, labs, and internships. The program culminates in a senior project, where students apply their skills to a real-world audio engineering project.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Audio electronics
- Acoustics
- Digital signal processing
- Music production
- Studio recording
- Live sound reinforcement
- Audio for film and television
- Audio for video games
Structure:
The program is comprised of 129 credits, including core courses, electives, and a senior project. The core courses provide students with a foundation in audio engineering principles, while the electives allow students to specialize in areas of interest.
Course Schedule:
The program is offered on a full-time basis, with courses typically offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Modules:
- Audio Electronics: This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of audio electronics, including amplifiers, filters, and microphones.
- Acoustics: This module covers the principles of sound propagation and acoustics, including room acoustics and sound reinforcement.
- Digital Signal Processing: This module introduces students to the fundamentals of digital signal processing, including sampling, quantization, and digital filters.
- Music Production: This module teaches students the principles of music production, including recording, mixing, and mastering.
- Studio Recording: This module provides students with hands-on experience in studio recording techniques, including microphone placement, tracking, and mixing.
- Live Sound Reinforcement: This module teaches students the principles of live sound reinforcement, including sound system design, mixing for live performance, and microphone techniques.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
Teaching:
The program is taught by experienced faculty with industry experience. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, labs, and guest speakers. The program also emphasizes hands-on learning, with students having access to state-of-the-art audio labs and studios.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in the audio industry, including:
- Audio engineer
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Live sound engineer
- Broadcast engineer
- Sound designer
- Audio for video games The program also prepares students for further study in audio engineering or related fields.
Other:
- The program offers a minor in audio engineering technology.
- The program offers a dual-degree option with electrical engineering.
- The program is housed in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA).
