Why is this course unique?
The JMC Academy has been delivering courses in Audio Engineering for over 25 years, responding to changes in the industry with vigour, a comprehensive and well structured curriculum and incomparable facility upgrades. Over this time, the JMC Academy has earned the respect of industry leaders such as Yamaha, Shure Microphones, JVC, and Jands enabling our students to train in the highest quality of audio equipment.
By combining teaching in fundamental business principles with practical application and training on a range of equipment styles, both traditional and leading edge, JMC Academy students graduate with a unique ability to succeed in any project they undertake within the industry. The practical application of integrating student knowledge and advanced audio technology into other disciplines within the JMC Academy, ensures students graduate with an enviable and competitive ability to approach the industry with unique ideas and a fresh approach.
Careers in the Industry
As a result of the introduction and wide acceptance of wave form digital recording and editing systems such as ProTools, the Audio Industry has become increasingly specialised. The implication for those students embarking on a career in the industry requires that they have a broad understanding of varied operational styles, combined with as much practical operating experience as possible. To enhance employment prospects further, knowledge and experience in communication techniques – as taught at the JMC Academy – will position graduates at the forefront of this industry.Essentially, work may be found within recording studios, film and television production houses, radio stations, convention centres, and live sound theatres.
Specific roles may include:
Music producer, production coordinator, recording engineer, dialogue editor, recording mixer, studio manager/owner, sound effects editor, programmer, ProTools operator, music editor, location sound engineer, sound designer and mastering engineer.
Course Outline
- Introduction to the Audio Industry
- Audio and Acoustics Theory
- Electronics
- Studio I
- Acoustic Design
- Introduction to Sound Design
- Music Production Analysis
- Studio II
- Electronic Theory and Practice
- Producing Live Sound
- Introduction to TV, Radio and Film Audio
- Studio III
- Advanced Music Production Analysis
- Copyright and Publishing
- Professional Studio Operations
- Studio IV
- A History of Sound Recording (with Conservation and Restoration)
- Advanced Studio Recording Techniques
- Audio Senior Seminar
- Studio V
- Sound Aesthetics
- Post Production Audio for Film and TV
- Advanced Audio System Design
- Studio VI