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Exploring Sound(Middle School Audio Class)
Exploring Sound is a middle school course that introduces students to the world of sound and audio. This class offers a hands-on glimpse into the audio industry, helping students develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the sounds around them. Students will learn key audio terminology and explore the fundamental principles of sound capture and manipulation, empowering them to express themselves creatively.
Introduction to Audio Production
Introduction to Audio Production is a High school elective course. Intro to Audio Production is a survey of 3 core subjects in the audio field; Live Sound, Recording Engineering, and Audio Post Production. This class provides fundamental knowledge about analog and digital audio concepts as it pertains to live sound and studio recording. Introduce you to technological developments that have modernized today’s live sound, recording studio, and audio post-production environments. You will learn a basic understanding of the industry standard recording software, Pro Tools. You will learn about the techniques and plugins of the audio professional. exposure to audio post-production workflows, mixing and balancing concepts. Students will also learn about the wide variety of exciting and rewarding careers in the audio field available to them!
Audio Production 1
A focus course that dives deeper into the concepts, ideas, and methodologies discussed in Intro to Audio Production This class will prepare students for Avid Pro Tools 101 Certification, the industry-recognized credential. This course serves to further inspire and expose students to the many post-secondary educational options and career opportunities and paths in the audio field.
Audio Production 2
The pinnacle of our audio production curriculum. This advanced course is designed for students who are ready to dive deep into the world of professional audio engineering. Building upon the foundational skills acquired in Audio 1, Audio 2 focuses on mastering Pro Tools software and its sophisticated functionality, alongside a thorough exploration of studio environments and advanced recording techniques.
Student AV Internship (Work Based Learning)
A specialized internship course that puts students at the center of real-world live production. This class equips students with hands-on experience operating professional audio, lighting, and visual systems in support of school events. With a strong emphasis on technical growth, teamwork, and industry professionalism, students gain the skills needed to lead AV productions with confidence. This course bridges classroom learning with career-ready practice in the live event and entertainment technology fields.(Prerequisites: formal interview, Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and have a clean disciplinary record and planning on completing the Audio Production CTE Program)
Partnership and Support
SJVA’s Audio Production Academy is building partnerships with local sound venues, recording studios, and colleges. We are committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skillset to peruse a career in the audio industry. A key component of this endeavor is providing students with the hands-on and real-life audio experience to help them identify a passion in this industry and support their goals in the pursuit of this career. SJVA Audio Production Academy would like to partner with the audio community in an effort to see this program flourish and benefit the community at large. Donations of any kind will continue to help provide students with field trips, upgrade computer technology, music software, and build our very own full-scale production studio. If you'd like to donate audio equipment, host a tour, or visit campus for a talk, contact SJVA’s Director of A/V Technology at [email protected]