Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media
If you’re looking to push your technical skills to the next level through intricately designed courses that further your recording and engineering abilities, then the Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media Program is perfect for you.
For those wondering how to get a degree in music production, the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media provides a comprehensive music production degree.
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media provides a degree in music production to students with the instructional environment necessary to develop both their technical and creative talents. This approach to education ensures students acquire the skills necessary to advance their musical aptitude and gain knowledge in the field of Music Production and Audio for Media.
The curriculum accomplishes this through both in-person, and we also offer online music production certificates, which include class and practical application instruction, lab instruction, and live clinics featuring today's most well-known and innovative engineers, producers, and music production industry professionals.
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media's Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media is taught by professionals whose work experience, certification, and/or music/engineering degrees give each instructor the background to teach the challenging curriculum.
It is the belief of the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media that music, along with its many music technology facets, is the universal language and, therefore, welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media serves students without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
The program's stated objective is to provide the knowledge and practical experience in generating a post-production portfolio needed to obtain employment or self-employment in music and/or production as used in film, television, and gaming.
Master Music Engineering
Graduates finish their degree in music production (Music Production and Audio for Media degree) with an in-depth understanding of:
- Recording
- Mixing
- Mastering
Along with their musical education, students receive training in Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR), Location Sound, and Sound Design for Film and Gaming.
The MPAM program caters to a student looking to maximize their income streams by capitalizing on all aspects of music production in the modern audio field.
The program consists of courses designed to provide graduates with the ability to obtain Pro Tools Certifications in music production and audio for film and post-production.
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Music Production Student Success Timeline
The Music Production and Audio for Media Degree program consists of 92 credits of courses encompassing technical applications of music, dialogue, sound design, and location audio for film, television, gaming, and new media forms of expression.
The music production school's program includes extensive technical courses designed to provide the student with the necessary education to further his or her technical, recording, and engineering abilities.
The program can be completed in 18 months of full-time enrollment, 24 months of ¾ time enrollment, or 36 months of ½ time enrollment.
Students in good standing will have the option to take AVID Pro Tools Certification Exams upon course completion.
Associate of Applied Science Degree students are required to complete 24 credits of General Education courses.
Transferability of General Education credits completed at other institutions must be equivalent to the General Education courses available at AIMM.
Students must complete an entrance interview as described in the Admissions procedures.
Careers Students Can Pursue After Graduation
A degree in music production from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media equips students with the technical expertise and hands-on experience to pursue a variety of careers in music production and audio recording.
Graduates can explore roles as:
- Music Producers
- Sound Engineers
- Audio Engineers in state-of-the-art recording studios
- Digital Audio Workstation specialists
- Music Production Industry professionals
With a foundation in music technology and audio production, graduates are well-prepared to navigate the entire music production process in a hands-on studio environment.
Whether aiming for a career in sound engineering or as a music producer, the degree option at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media provides the expert-level education needed to excel.
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Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media
Music Production Technical Courses
Core Courses — Students Must Complete 53 Credits
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| RCD100 | Pro Tools 101 * |
2 |
| RCD101 | Critical Listening Skills * |
1 |
| RCD110 | Basic Keyboarding Skills * |
2 |
| RCD120 | Music Theory Basics * |
2 |
| RCD130 | MIDI: Synthesis And Sequencing * |
4 |
| RCD140 | Introduction to Audio Production 1 * |
3 |
| RCD150 | Skills Lab * |
1 |
| RCD200 | Pro Tools 110 * |
2 |
| RCD205 | Studio Interconnect Basics * |
2 |
| RCD220 | Studio Acoustics Basics * |
1 |
| RCD231 | MIDI: Sampling and Composition * |
2 |
| RCD240 | Introduction to Audio Production II * |
3 |
| RCD255 | Applied Computing Basics * |
2 |
| RCD300 | Pro Tools 201 |
2 |
| RCD320 | Electronic Music Prodution |
4 |
| RCD330 | DAW Editing and Processing * |
2 |
| RCD420 | Introduction to Music Production |
4 |
| RCD410 | Science and Art of Mastering |
1 |
| RCD430 | Music Business * |
1 |
| RCD460 | Introduction to Audio Post Production |
4 |
| RCD401 | Audio Post Production Techniques |
2 |
| RCD500 | Location Sound 1 |
3 |
| RCD530* | Portfolio and Web Media | 3 |
| Total | 53 | |
Elective Courses — Students Choose 15 Out of 35 Credits
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| RCD470 | ADR and Foley |
2 |
| RCD360 | Sound Design For Game Audio | 3 |
| RCD510 | Sound Design for Film Audio |
3 |
| RCD530 | Portfolio and Web Media* |
3 |
| RCD520 | Location Sound II |
4 |
| RCD540 | Mixing Audio for Post Production |
4 |
| RCD350 | Introduction to Live Sound |
2 |
| RCD444 | Advanced Music Production |
6 |
| RCD400 | Pro Tools 210M |
2 |
| RCD435 | Methods of Mixing |
5 |
| RCD550 | Media Composer Fundamentals I | 2 |
| RCD560 | Media Composer Fundamentals II |
2 |
| Total | 35 | |
| Minimum Number of Elective Credits Required | 15 | |
Required General Education Courses — Students Must Complete 24 Credits
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| HUM110 | Creative Writing* |
3 |
| HUM115 | English Composition* |
3 |
| HUM120 | Music Appreciation* |
3 |
| MAT110 | Accounting* |
3 |
| MAT120 | Mathematical Modeling* |
3 |
| SCI110 | Principles of Electronics* |
3 |
| SCI120 | Physics of Sound* |
3 |
| SOC110 | Cultural Anthropology* |
3 |
| Total | 24 | |
| Program Total | 92 | |
Courses denoted with an asterisk (*) may be available to take online asynchronously. Please check with your Academic Advisor on availability.
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