Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None

Students will learn the basics of audio engineering through using a combination of audio workstations and doing fun activities that are designed to introduce them to many important basic concepts related to recording, producing, mixing audio. We will be using GarageBand, SoundTrap, and/or Pro Tools. This course is the study of music recording technologies. Students will work with digital and analog materials to record music. Students will work with different interfaces to assist with writing, recording, mixing and mastering music of different genres. This course will also introduce music theory and notation to those who have not had a classical background.

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Sound Engineering 1-2

This class will develop ideas and skills learned in Sound Engineering 1-2. Students will get more in depth with Pro Tools as well as become familiar with other Digital Audio Workstations. Members of 3-4 will be responsible for running sound at school assemblies, talent shows and other live events at the school. The 3-4 class will have a more career focused agenda.

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Sound Engineering 3-4

This course provides a more in-depth look at industry related applications of today’s analog and digital audio engineering processes. Class learning and student development will be focused on real life project-based explorations of advanced audio production technics and skills used in many of today’s high tech, high demand, and high paying industries. Students will reinforce and continue to develop a solid foundation and understanding of the “Pro Tools” DAW and use that knowledge and foundation to explore other popular DAWs used in today’s audio production world. Successful completion of this class will include potential Dual Credit in a Portland Community College (PCC) Music and Sonic Arts course. CTE Audio Engineering 5 – 6 provides multiple opportunities to meet the State’s Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS) and Arts & Communication pathways.