Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
MAKE NOISE IN THE AUDIO INDUSTRY
Available at
SAE Institute Nashville
Tuition & Fees
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
Domestic Tuition & Fees
Nashville Campus – $34,944.00
Please refer to the current catalog for official information and details regarding tuition and fees.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
International Tuition & Fees
Nashville Campus – $34,944.00
Please refer to the current catalog for official information and details regarding tuition and fees.
Duration(s)
32 Months
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
Course Durations
32 Months
Start Date(s)
SAE Institute Nashville
January 13th, 2025
March 10th, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
Start Dates
SAE Institute Nashville
January 13th, 2025
March 10th, 2025
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
Domestic Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio
International Entry Requirements
GET READY FOR A CAREER IN AUDIO NOW
Study studio production, mastering, sound design, game audio, projection mapping, and creative coding
Get practical training in audio, paired with guided development such as critical thinking, résumé writing, and job interview practice
Create a series of projects and assets throughout the program specially developed to demonstrate knowledge to prospective employers
Study advanced subjects
Immerse yourself in advanced concepts and procedures relating to studio recording and production.
Gain intensive practical and theoretical training
Learn skills including advanced life sound & lighting and advanced audio post-production, along with skills that prepare you to land a career.
Practice on professional equipment
Work with industry standard microphones, mixing consoles and digital audio workstations.
Access lifetime Career Services support
Our graduates have worked with companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment, Walt Disney World, Apple, Google, or AVID, and our career services team is always here to support you in finding the right fit.
THIS AUDIO COURSE COVERS:
Audio Scripting
Advanced Studio Production
Advanced Audio Post Production
Mastering and Media Preparation
Advanced Game Audio
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio Program consists of 32 courses taken in 32 months. Students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor Program take 2 courses per module with a short break between modules and semesters. Students must successfully complete all 128 credit hours of core audio and general education courses to receive a Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio degree. At our Nashville campus, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio is taken as a completer program, only after successfully completing an Associate of Applied Science in Audio.
Core Required Courses
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground.
This course introduces students to the science of sound, including basic acoustic measurements commonly used in real-world scenarios.
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground.
This course introduces students to the science of sound, including basic acoustic measurements commonly used in real-world scenarios.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Other Campuses: 14 sessions on-ground, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course provides an overview of introductory concepts in music theory and notation and covers music terminology and the basics of rhythm, harmony, and chord progressions in popular music.
Prerequisites: None
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Other Campuses: 14 sessions on-ground, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course provides an overview of introductory concepts in music theory and notation and covers music terminology and the basics of rhythm, harmony, and chord progressions in popular music.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Campuses: 14 sessions on-ground, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces students to basic studio concepts and fundamental recording processes and equipment.
Prerequisites: None
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Campuses: 14 sessions on-ground, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces students to basic studio concepts and fundamental recording processes and equipment.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of the 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the audio signal processing that is commonly applied using analog and digital outboard processors and digital audio workstation plug-ins throughout the audio production process.
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of the 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the audio signal processing that is commonly applied using analog and digital outboard processors and digital audio workstation plug-ins throughout the audio production process.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the art and craft of electronic music production using industry-standard computer-based audio production environments.
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the art and craft of electronic music production using industry-standard computer-based audio production environments.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 10 sessions on-ground, 4 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the basic skills and practices of studio maintenance and audio-visual technicians.
Prerequisites: AUD100 and AUD120
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 10 sessions on-ground, 4 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the basic skills and practices of studio maintenance and audio-visual technicians.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 10 sessions on-ground, 4 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the fundamental audio production and lighting techniques used in live sound reinforcement applications.
Prerequisite: AUD200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 10 sessions on-ground, 4 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the fundamental audio production and lighting techniques used in live sound reinforcement applications.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the processes, methods, and workflows involved in producing sound for picture.
Prerequisite: AUD200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces the processes, methods, and workflows involved in producing sound for picture.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD 200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on the creation and integration of game audio within interactive environments.
Prerequisite: AUD 200
Atlanta Campus: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
All Other Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on the creation and integration of game audio within interactive environments.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AUD120, AUD200, and AUD210
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores advanced concepts and procedures as they relate to studio recording and production, including advanced equipment and digital audio workstation operation, mixing techniques and approaches, music production, control surface workflows, and session procedures.
Prerequisites: AUD120, AUD200, and AUD210
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores advanced concepts and procedures as they relate to studio recording and production, including advanced equipment and digital audio workstation operation, mixing techniques and approaches, music production, control surface workflows, and session procedures.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: AUD230
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces advanced skills and concepts in audio and lighting production, including large-scale production signal flow, microphone techniques, and amplification.
Prerequisites: AUD230
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces advanced skills and concepts in audio and lighting production, including large-scale production signal flow, microphone techniques, and amplification.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD240
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines advanced audio post-production workflows as they pertain to film, TV, commercials, and other forms of visual media, including surround recording techniques, advanced digital audio workstation routing and configuration, field recording, and production audio.
Prerequisite: AUD240
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines advanced audio post-production workflows as they pertain to film, TV, commercials, and other forms of visual media, including surround recording techniques, advanced digital audio workstation routing and configuration, field recording, and production audio.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD250
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces graphical programming environments for interactive media systems and low-level digital signal processing.
Prerequisite: AUD250
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course introduces graphical programming environments for interactive media systems and low-level digital signal processing.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD200
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the concepts and tools used in the final compilation and mastering of a variety of media, including vinyl, CD, DVD and various web and mobile technologies.
Prerequisite: AUD200
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the concepts and tools used in the final compilation and mastering of a variety of media, including vinyl, CD, DVD and various web and mobile technologies.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD350
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on core elements of text-based scripting languages for audio and multimedia software and hardware.
Prerequisite: AUD350
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on core elements of text-based scripting languages for audio and multimedia software and hardware.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD250
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on audio and visual synthesis, asset creation, and composition for live performance. Students integrate adaptive music, audio, visual, and physical components into a cohesive multimedia experience
Prerequisite: AUD250
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on audio and visual synthesis, asset creation, and composition for live performance. Students integrate adaptive music, audio, visual, and physical components into a cohesive multimedia experience
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD410, or AUD250 and approval by program chair
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course is focused on advanced game audio theory and practices including native game audio integration, interactive sound design, game audio scripting, and middleware tools employed within contemporary game types.
Prerequisite: AUD410, or AUD250 and approval by program chair
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course is focused on advanced game audio theory and practices including native game audio integration, interactive sound design, game audio scripting, and middleware tools employed within contemporary game types.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD 300 and must be taken in final semester of BAS program
Corequisite: AUD450
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
Students plan and develop a creative media asset. A quality framework is adopted which will lead to the publication of a final folio piece.
Prerequisite: AUD 300 and must be taken in final semester of BAS program
Corequisite: AUD450
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
Students plan and develop a creative media asset. A quality framework is adopted which will lead to the publication of a final folio piece.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: AUD300 and must be taken in final semester of BAS program
Corequisite: AUD440
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on the completion of a student’s professional portfolio, including selection, development, evaluation, and refinement of portfolio pieces.
Prerequisite: AUD300 and must be taken in final semester of BAS program
Corequisite: AUD440
All Campuses: 4 sessions on-ground, 10 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on the completion of a student’s professional portfolio, including selection, development, evaluation, and refinement of portfolio pieces.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be taken within final two semesters of program
All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on developing professional life skills to help students succeed and advance in industry careers. Subjects explored include personal development, networking, writing resumes and cover letters, personal marketing, negotiation, interviewing skills, working in collaborative environments, and developing an online presence
Prerequisite: Must be taken within final two semesters of program
All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course focuses on developing professional life skills to help students succeed and advance in industry careers. Subjects explored include personal development, networking, writing resumes and cover letters, personal marketing, negotiation, interviewing skills, working in collaborative environments, and developing an online presence
4 Credits
Prerequisite: None
Atlanta: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Other Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of one asynchronous hour per week. All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground.
This course introduces students to common business practices both in general and as they relate to the creative industries. Students will explore subjects including accounting, business planning and analysis, publishing, copyright, contracts, taxes, and royalties as they relate to entertainment industries.
Prerequisite: None
Atlanta: All class meetings are on-ground.
All Other Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground with the exception of one asynchronous hour per week. All Campuses: All class meetings are on-ground.
This course introduces students to common business practices both in general and as they relate to the creative industries. Students will explore subjects including accounting, business planning and analysis, publishing, copyright, contracts, taxes, and royalties as they relate to entertainment industries.
General Education Courses
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the functions, meanings, and influences of modern and contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetic, social, and cultural factors and their relationship to artistic expression. Students will engage with a range of theoretical perspectives for the analysis and interpretation of art.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores the functions, meanings, and influences of modern and contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetic, social, and cultural factors and their relationship to artistic expression. Students will engage with a range of theoretical perspectives for the analysis and interpretation of art.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course addresses communication and public speaking skills, the principles of communication theory, and how to put them into practice.
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course addresses communication and public speaking skills, the principles of communication theory, and how to put them into practice.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course develops fundamental composition skills for writing clear, coherent, and effective written prose. Coursework focuses on paragraph and essay construction, the conventions of academic writing, audience awareness, research methods, reading comprehension, critical analysis and interpretation, rhetorical persuasion, and Standard English usage.
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course develops fundamental composition skills for writing clear, coherent, and effective written prose. Coursework focuses on paragraph and essay construction, the conventions of academic writing, audience awareness, research methods, reading comprehension, critical analysis and interpretation, rhetorical persuasion, and Standard English usage.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
In this course, students will engage critically with a variety of literary forms including fiction, poetry, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
In this course, students will engage critically with a variety of literary forms including fiction, poetry, and drama.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the natural environment and how nature works, with an emphasis on human society’s interaction with and impact on ecosystems and humans’ interaction with them.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the natural environment and how nature works, with an emphasis on human society’s interaction with and impact on ecosystems and humans’ interaction with them.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the history of the United States from 1865 to 2001. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how historical developments have influenced contemporary social, political, economic, and cultural conditions, as well as the narrative and ideological perspectives of historiography.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course examines the history of the United States from 1865 to 2001. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how historical developments have influenced contemporary social, political, economic, and cultural conditions, as well as the narrative and ideological perspectives of historiography.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course provides an overview of college-level mathematics and will cover concepts from formal logic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills.
Prerequisites: None
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course provides an overview of college-level mathematics and will cover concepts from formal logic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course presents students with the basic concepts, principles, and methods involved in the scientific study and understanding of human thought and behavior.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course presents students with the basic concepts, principles, and methods involved in the scientific study and understanding of human thought and behavior.
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores and analyzes the dynamics and structure of human society.
Prerequisite: ENG100
All Campuses: 7 sessions on-ground, 7 sessions online, 1 asynchronous hour per week.
This course explores and analyzes the dynamics and structure of human society.
We consult closely with industry professionals so you can expect a course that’s highly relevant and equips you with sought-after skills.
Career Outcomes
After completing the Bachelor of Applied Science in Audio Program, graduates have the opportunity to take their skills into their new careers. Some entry-level positions our graduates qualify for include:
- A/V Director
- Music Director
- Film Sound Engineer
- Front of House Engineer
- Broadcast & Sound Engineering Tech
- Sound Editor
- ADR Director
- Acoustic Consultant
- And more...
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