WANIC Music & Sound Design

Program Description:

Discover the exciting opportunities of music engineering and sound design. Combine music composition, history, and theory with practical training in studio recording techniques. Apply fundamentals in computer science, mathematics, and physics to sound design principles. Learn what it takes to work within teams in real-world settings to create interactive audio for video games and engaging soundtracks for film.

Sound and music play a critical role in how audiences experience games, animated films, and other forms of entertainment, making skilled sound designers essential to a project’s success. This program focuses on the creative and technical aspects of music and sound design, production, and implementation.

Students study composition, theory, performance, audio recording and mixing, and technical sound design for animations and video games. They gain valuable experience creating and implementing original music and sound using the latest in digital design tools, all of which can help launch them into this field.

In this full-year, 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits) students will:

• Learn basic music theory including music notation, keys and music analysis
• Apply elements of rhythm, pitch, and harmony
• Develop skills in transcription and composition
• Develop a more intuitive understanding through ear training
• Expand knowledge of music history and genres
• Gain competency with the use of digital music production tools and processes
• Learn basic audio engineering skills for recording and mixing
• Practice the Video Game production process including pitches, design documents, scheduling, milestones, testing, time management, and working on interdisciplinary teams

Two Year Program Available.