Electronic Music Production Course
CURRICULUM
Module 1 - Introduction to sound
Basics of sound & structure of sound
Frequency response, Sound level & related
Perception of sound and psychoacoustics
dB & its relationship
The human ear & safety
Introduction to acoustics
Learning to design and read technical riders
Types of industrial cables & connectors
Cable gauge and current carrying capacity
Introduction to equalization
Module 2 - Electronics
Introduction to basic electronics
Introduction to resistors , capacitors & inductors
Theory of AC & DC current
Electricity generation-transmission and distribution. Electrical safety measures.
Theory & application of electromagnetism , Electromagnetic induction
Understanding transformers , Motors and their application
Fundamentals of transistors , vacuum tubes, solid state devices , Integrated circuits
Project work
Ear training part 1
Module 3 - Amplification & Speaker
Transducers – types , working principles , connections & acoustical filters
Pre Amps – types of preamps , impedance & phantom power
Power Amps – class of power amps , power matching , impedance
Direct Injection (DI)
Crossover filters – In-depth analysis of crossover filters
Design and working principles of electro-acoustic devices
In depth analysis & configuration of bi-amp & active systems
Ear training part 2
Module 4 - Analog Mixers & Outboard Processing
Signal flow , i/o of audio consoles and different components used
Patching & types of patch bays.
Analog Consoles : hands on training.
Understanding how compressors & gates work , gain based and time based.
Hands on: Setting up audio signal chain for P.A and electrical power considerations
Ear training part 3
Module 5 - Pro Tools Basics
Recording and sound reproduction
Understanding the nyquist theory, sample rate , Bit depth , AD/DA conversion
Digital audio – clock, Anti -aliasing filters, quantization, dither, buffer size, Midi
Digital recording technology
Introduction to Pro Tools
Module 6 - Electronic Music Production I
An overview of music theory – scales, relative notes and chord families
History of music and introduction to genres
Introduction to composition
Module 7 - Electronic Music Production II
Advanced Ableton Concepts
MIDI sequencing
Working with sampling and audio clips
Working with VST’s – Instruments
Creating music for film, sound design and dubbing
Location sound recording techniques and workflow – Producer POV
Producing ads and handling client briefs
Producing and managing artists
Module 8 - Audio Post Production Workflow
Audio Logo creation
Signal Processing
Working with other DAWs –Cubase and Pro Tools
Advanced mixing techniques – Producer POV
Mastering techniques , compression & limiting – Producer POV
FINAL SHOWCASE
Student Live Showcase
CURRICULUM
Module 1 - Introduction to sound
Basics of sound & structure of sound
Frequency response, Sound level & related
Perception of sound and psychoacoustics
dB & its relationship
The human ear & safety
Introduction to acoustics
Learning to design and read technical riders
Types of industrial cables & connectors
Cable gauge and current carrying capacity
Introduction to equalization
Module 2 - Electronics
Introduction to basic electronics
Introduction to resistors , capacitors & inductors
Theory of AC & DC current
Electricity generation-transmission and distribution. Electrical safety measures.
Theory & application of electromagnetism , Electromagnetic induction
Understanding transformers , Motors and their application
Fundamentals of transistors , vacuum tubes, solid state devices , Integrated circuits
Project work
Ear training part 1
Module 3 - Amplification & Speaker
Transducers – types , working principles , connections & acoustical filters
Pre Amps – types of preamps , impedance & phantom power
Power Amps – class of power amps , power matching , impedance
Direct Injection (DI)
Crossover filters – In-depth analysis of crossover filters
Design and working principles of electro-acoustic devices
In depth analysis & configuration of bi-amp & active systems
Ear training part 2
Module 4 - Analog Mixers & Outboard Processing
Signal flow , i/o of audio consoles and different components used
Patching & types of patch bays.
Analog Consoles : hands on training.
Understanding how compressors & gates work , gain based and time based.
Hands on: Setting up audio signal chain for P.A and electrical power considerations
Ear training part 3
Module 5 - Pro Tools Basics
Recording and sound reproduction
Understanding the nyquist theory, sample rate , Bit depth , AD/DA conversion
Digital audio – clock, Anti -aliasing filters, quantization, dither, buffer size, Midi
Digital recording technology
Introduction to Pro Tools
Module 6 - Electronic Music Production I
An overview of music theory – scales, relative notes and chord families
History of music and introduction to genres
Introduction to composition
Module 7 - Electronic Music Production II
Advanced Ableton Concepts
MIDI sequencing
Working with sampling and audio clips
Working with VST’s – Instruments
Creating music for film, sound design and dubbing
Location sound recording techniques and workflow – Producer POV
Producing ads and handling client briefs
Producing and managing artists
Module 8 - Audio Post Production Workflow
Audio Logo creation
Signal Processing
Working with other DAWs –Cubase and Pro Tools
Advanced mixing techniques – Producer POV
Mastering techniques , compression & limiting – Producer POV
FINAL SHOWCASE
Student Live Showcase
