Audio Production Associate of Applied Science
Degree Type
Associate of Applied Science
Environment
online
Program Length
56 weeks
Overview
Full Sail University began in 1979 as a recording school. Since then, developments in the recording industry
have created new opportunities to build upon the university’s foundational recording curriculum. Audio
production is increasingly the domain of independent recording engineers, editors, vocal specialists, and other
craftspeople who work in a variety of facilities and studios. Students will learn technical skills, production
methodologies, and remote workflows applicable to multiple environments, preparing them for entry into
careers across today’s audio industry. The Audio Production degree programs provide opportunities to engage
in business scenarios common to the modern audio professional. The Audio Production curriculum features
courses that encompass listening skills, production techniques, editing and mixing skills, and an introduction to
event production. The Audio Production degree program also has foundational courses focusing on music
history, business fundamentals, and professional development.
Objective
Associate of Applied Science The goal of the Audio Production Associate of Applied Science degree program
is to prepare you for entry-level audio positions in the entertainment industry, such as recording engineer,
sound effects editor, music editor, and assistant mix engineer. With a focus on contemporary technical skills
and practical applications, you will gain the ability to record and mix audio for music projects, podcasts, and
new media as well as explore the realm of live production and corporate A/V. In addition to technical
proficiency and creative development, your education will help you develop critical-thinking, problem-solving,
and analytical skills that will provide you a solid set of career-focused foundational competencies. This career-
focused education will equip you with the tools to help sustain a long and productive professional career in the
entertainment and media industries.
This program is designed to be paired with the Audio Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a
Concentration in Audio Production degree program. Apply today to get started.
Month 1
Code Title Credit Hours
GEN1011 Creative Presentation 3.0
Month 2
Code Title Credit Hours
DEP1013 Psychology of Play 3.0
Month 3
Code Title Credit Hours
VID1555 Video-Sharing Platforms 4.0
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Month 4
Code Title Credit Hours
AUD1923 Recording Principles 4.0
Month 5
Code Title Credit Hours
AUD2001 Principles of Music 3.0
Month 6
Code Title Credit Hours
REC1732 Sequencing Technology 4.0
Month 7
Code Title Credit Hours
REC3414 Audio Workstations 4.0
Month 8
Code Title Credit Hours
SHP2033 Introduction to Show Production Systems 4.0
ENC1101 English Composition I 4.0
Month 9
Code Title Credit Hours
AUD229 Project and Portfolio II: Audio Arts 3.0
RAR3111 Professional Development Seminar I: Audio Arts 1.0
Month 10
Code Title Credit Hours
APR3571 Structure of Music 4.0
REC3515 Critical Listening 4.0
Month 11
Code Title Credit Hours
APR3466 Mixing Techniques 4.0
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Month 12
Code Title Credit Hours
APB239 Project and Portfolio III: Audio Production 3.0
AAR3222 Professional Development Seminar II: Audio Arts 1.0
Month 13
Code Title Credit Hours
REC3304 Modern Production Techniques 4.0
Month 14
Code Title Credit Hours
AUD3011 Fundamentals of Music Business 3.0
AUD3311 History of Recorded Music 3.0
Total Credit Hours 63
Please Note
• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs are designed to prepare students for entry into
technical and professional fields. A.A.S. degree programs are fully transferable into related Full Sail
University bachelor’s programs. The transferability of credit from Full Sail to another institution is at the
discretion of the accepting institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits
will be accepted by another college.
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