Duration: 3 years
Course Overview: B.Sc. Audiography & Music Technology
The 3-year, 6-semester B.Sc. program covers all essential areas in audiography and music technology, with the first three semesters dedicated to immersive training at B4M NHQ, followed by On-the-Job Training (OJT) in a specialization.
Program Structure
- Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
- Location: First 3 Semesters at B4M NHQ, followed by OJT
- Specializations for OJT: Studio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design, Live Sound Engineering
On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Specialization
During the final three semesters, students will complete their OJT, choosing a specialization from Studio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design, or Live Sound Engineering. While specializing, students will also complete Mixing & Mastering, a mandatory module for all, which provides essential skills applicable across all areas of audio production.
Throughout the OJT:
- Log Book Maintenance: Students must document their OJT progress in an official OJT log book, signed regularly by their supervisor.
- Academic Activities: Students will continue academic activities alongside their hands-on training.
- Examinations: Mid-term and semester examinations require student's physical presence at B4M NHQ.
Modules Covered
1. Studio Engineering
- Physics of Sound
- Anatomy of Ear
- Critical Listening and Ear Training
- Basic Electronics
- Cables and Connectors
- Decibels & Digital Audio
- Microphones and Miking Techniques
- Dynamics & Signal Processors
- Equalizers & FX Processors
- Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
- Professional Recording & Audio Editing
- Radio Production
- Stereo Studio Routing
- Patch-Bay Design
- Advanced Hardware Routing Concepts
- Control Surface Operation
- Mixing and Mastering Techniques
- Spatial Audio Mix & Mastering - Dolby ATMOS®
2. Music Production
- Music Theory for Production
- Logic Pro X Interface & Shortcuts
- Production & Recording Templates
- MIDI Recording & Editing
- Apple Loops & Loop Library
- Drum Programming & Song Arrangements
- Film Scoring & VST Instruments
- Sampling and Synthesis
- Automation & Mapping
- Flex Time, Flex Pitch & Celemony Melodyne
- Ableton Live & Electronic Music Production
- Mixing and Mastering in Logic Pro X
- Exporting Tracks for Film & Song Scores
- Jingle Production
3. Live Sound Technology
- Fundamentals of Live Sound
- Analog & Digital Console Operations
- Signal Flow & Practical Applications
- Gain Staging & Multitrack Grouping
- Microphones, EQ, and Dynamic Processing
- Speaker Systems & Crossover Theory
- Reverbs, Delays, and Effects
- Speaker Management & Power Distribution
- Live Sound Practices & Lighting Technologies
- SMAART Venue Calibration
- Line Array Alignment
4. Sound Design
- Fundamentals of Film Sound Design
- Sound Design Theory
- Field Recording Techniques
- Foley & Stereo/Surround Sound Design
- Track Laying, Sound Edit, and Dialogue Editing
- Convolution Reverbs & Audioease Altiverb
- Sync Sound/ADR Techniques
- Audio Restoration with Izotope RX
- Premix & Re-recording Mix - Dolby ATMOS®
5. Acoustics and Studio Architecture
- Introduction to Studio Design Concepts
- Soundproofing Techniques
- Acoustic Control Methods
- Personal Studio Setup Ideas
- Acoustic Measurement & Calibration
6. General Education
- Employability Skills
- Health, Safety, and Security
- Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
- Communicative English
- Digital Literacy
- Business Communication
- Physical & Mental Fitness
- Client Management
- Music Industry Management
- Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing
Course Details
- Duration: 3 Years
- Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)
Advanced Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology
Duration 1.5 Years
Course Overview: Advanced Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology
This comprehensive 18-month diploma program covers every aspect of the audio industry. The curriculum is divided into five specialized streams:
Modules Covered
1. Studio Engineering
- Physics of Sound
- Anatomy of Ear
- Critical Listening
- Ear Training
- Basic Electronics
- Cables and Connectors
- Decibels
- Digital Audio
- Microphones and Miking Techniques
- Dynamics & Signal Processors
- Equalizers
- FX Processors
- Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
- Professional Recording & Audio Editing
- Radio Production
- Studio Routing
- Patch-Bay
- Hands-on Practice with Equipment
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Introduction to Surround Sound Mixing
2. Music Production
- Music Theory for Production
- Logic Pro X and Interface Understanding
- Shortcuts & Workflows
- Template Setup for Production & Recording
- Recording and Editing MIDI
- Apple Loops & Loop Library
- Drum Programming
- Song Arrangements and Structure Analysis
- Film Scoring
- VST Instruments
- Recording and Editing Audio
- Sampling and Synthesis
- Bus & Audio Effects
- Automation and Mapping
- Flex Time and Flex Pitch
- Celemony Melodyne
- Electronic Music Production
- Advanced Logic Pro X Features
- Mixing and Mastering in Logic Pro X
- Exporting Tracks for Song and Film Score
- Jingle Production
3. Live Sound Technology
- Fundamentals of Live Sound
- Analog Console Basics
- Signal Flow & Practical Applications
- Gain Staging
- Aux, Multitrack Grouping
- Microphones and Tuning
- Graphic EQ and Console EQ
- Dynamic Signal Processors
- Speaker Systems & Crossover Theory
- Reverbs & Delays
- Digital Console Operations
- Speaker Management
- Power Distribution
- Advanced Live Sound Practices
4. Sound Design
- Film Sound Basics
- Sound Design Theory
- Field Recording Techniques
- Microphones & Recorders
- Foley Techniques and Recording
- Stereo Sound Design Templates
- Track Laying and Sound Editing
- Dialogue Editing
- Design Reverbs
- Basics of Sync Sound
- Audio Restoration using Izotope RX
- Re-recording Mix
- Introduction to Surround Sound Design
5. General Education
- Employability Skills
- Health, Safety, and Security
- Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
- Communicative English
- Digital Literacy
- Business Communication
- Physical & Mental Fitness
Course Details
- Duration: 18 Months
- Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)
Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology
Duration: 1 Year
Course Overview: Professional Diploma in Audiography & Music Technology
This intensive 1-year program is designed to equip students with essential skills for a career in the dynamic audio industry. The course is divided into four specialized streams:
1. Music Production
- Music Theory for Production
- Logic Pro X and Workflow
- MIDI Recording and Editing
- Song Production & Background Score
- VST Instruments and Audio Effects
- Exporting Tracks for Mixing & Mastering
- Jingle Production
2. Studio Engineering
- Physics of Sound
- Ear Anatomy
- Cables & Connectors
- Basic Electronics
- Microphones & Miking Techniques
- Digital Audio Workstation - Pro Tools
- Studio Routing and Equipment Handling
- Professional Recording, Mixing, and Mastering
3. Live Sound Technology
- Live Sound Fundamentals
- Console Operation and Signal Flow
- Microphones, EQ, and Dynamic Processors
- Speaker Systems and Power Distribution
- Analog & Digital Consoles
4. Sound Design
- Film Sound Design Basics
- Foley, Field Recording, and Miking Techniques
- Sound Editing and Dialogue Editing
- Introduction to Surround Sound
5. General Education
- Employability Skills
- Health, Safety, and Security
- Human Values, Ethics, and Discipline
- Communicative English
- Physical & Mental Fitness
Course Details
- Duration: 12 Months
- Eligibility: 12th Pass (Any Stream)
Duration - 3 Months
Course Overview: Certificate in Music Production
- Music Theory
- Logic Pro X & Understanding the Interface
- Template for Production & Recording
- Recording & Editing MIDI
- Recording & Editing Audio
- Song Arrangement & Structuring
- Mixing & Mastering Basics
Course Details
- Duration: 3 Months
- Eligibility: 10th Pass (Any Stream)
Course Overview: Certificate in Live Sound Engineering
- Sound & Electronic Basics
- Cables & Connectors
- Analog & Digital Consoles
- Microphone Classifications
- Equalizer & Dynamic Signal Processors
- FX Processor
- Live Mixing
- Room Tuning & System Tuning
- RTA Analyzer
- Speaker Management System
- PA System
- Line Arrays
- Power Supply Management
Course Details
- Duration: 3 Months
- Eligibility: 10th Pass (Any Stream)
Course Overview: Certificate in Mix & Mastering
- Basic Concepts of Audio
- Human Ear and Its Sonic Characters.
- Mix Preparation
- Gain staging
- Importance of Headroom
- Signal Processing
- Transient Designing
- Time and Spatial Effects
- Image and Dimension in a Mix
- Advanced Mixing Techniques
- Multiband Processing
- Mid-Side Processing
- Special Plugins
- Mastering Techniques
- Session Tour
- Mix & Mastering Studio Practice
Course Details
- Duration: 3 Month
- Eligibility:
- 10th Pass (Any Stream)
- Candidates must have prior experience in studio engineering or music production.
- Should have proficiency in at least one Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, etc.
