AES London 2010
Student / Career Event Details
Saturday, May 22, 17:00 — 18:00
(Room C2)
Student Delegate Assembly—1
Abstract:
The first Student Delegate Assembly (SDA) meeting is the official opening of the Convention’s student program and a great opportunity to meet with fellow students from all corners of the world. This opening meeting of the Student Delegate Assembly will introduce new events and election proceedings, announce candidates for the coming year’s election for the Europe/International Regions, announce the finalists in the recording competition categories, hand out the judges’ sheets to the nonfinalists, and announce any upcoming events of the Convention. Students and student sections will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their activities, in order to stimulate international contacts.
All students and educators are invited to participate in this meeting. Election results and Recording Competition and Poster Awards will be given at the Student Delegate Assembly Meeting–Part 2 on Tuesday, May 25, at 14:00.
Sunday, May 23, 11:00 — 13:00 (Room C4-Foyer)
Career Fair
Abstract:
The Career Fair will feature several companies from the exhibit floor. All attendees of the Convention, students and professionals alike, are welcome to come talk with representatives from the companies and find out more about job and internship
opportunities in the audio industry. Bring your resume!
Sunday, May 23, 13:15 — 13:45 (Room C5)
Benefit of Accreditation—JAMES
Co-moderators:
Phil Harding
Dave Ward
Abstract:
Will a Qualification Get You a Job in Music Production?
Not so long ago, to get a career in music production meant you starting at the bottom in a recording studio pushing a broom and making the tea, slowly absorbing the skills until you eventually graduated from tape op to assistant engineer, finally reaching the rank of producer. Now there are hundreds of degree courses and thousands of graduates looking for jobs in far fewer commercial studios than existed before —has anything changed? Is it worth the investment of putting yourself through college if you then have to start at the bottom again. And are there any jobs anyway?
JAMES is dedicated to making links between Education and the Media Industries. JAMES is the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG) and the UK Screen Association. JAMES is made up of dedicated industry professionals who wish to ensure that many years of professional experience are not lost to future generations.
Sunday, May 23, 14:00 — 16:00 (Room C4-Foyer)
Education Fair
Abstract:
Institutions offering studies in audio (from short courses to graduate degrees) will be represented in a “table top” session. Information on each school’s respective programs will be made available through displays and academic guidance. There is no charge for schools to participate. Admission is free and open to all Convention attendees.
Sunday, May 23, 16:00 — 19:00 (Room C1)
Recording Competition—Part 1 (World/Folk, Jazz Blues, Pop/Rock)
Abstract:
The Student Recording Competition is a highlight at each convention. A distinguished panel of judges participates in critiquing finalists of each category in an interactive presentation and discussion. This event presents stereo recordings in these categories:
• Jazz/Blues 16:00 to 17:00
• World/Folk 17:00 to 18:00
• Pop/Rock 18:00 to 19:00
The top three finalists in each category present a short summary of their techniques and intentions, and play their projects for all who attend. Meritorious awards will be presented at the closing Student Delegate Assembly Meeting (SDA-2) on Tuesday afternoon.
It’s a great chance to hear the work of your colleagues from other educational institutions. Everyone learns from the judges’ comments even if your project isn’t one of the finalists, and it's a great chance to meet other students and faculty.
Judges include: Stereo – Jazz/Blues: Jim Anderson, Dave McLaughlin, Jim Kaiser. Stereo – World/Folk: Darcy Proper, Andres Mayo, Mark Drews. Stereo – Pop/Rock: Gary Gottlieb, Hugh Robjohns, Barry Marshall.
Monday, May 24, 10:30 — 13:30 (Room C1)
Recording Competition—Part 2 (Stereo Classical, Surround Classical and Non-Classical)
Abstract:
The Student Recording Competition is a highlight at each convention. A distinguished panel of judges participates in critiquing finalists of each category in an interactive presentation and discussion. This event presents stereo and surround recordings in these categories:
• Stereo Classical 10:30 to 11:30
• Surround Classical 11:30 to 12:30
• Surround Non-Classical 12:30 to 13:30
The top three finalists in each category present a short summary of their techniques and intentions, and play their projects for all who attend. Meritorious awards will be presented at the closing Student Delegate Assembly Meeting (SDA-2) on Tuesday afternoon.
It’s a great chance to hear the work of your colleagues from other educational institutions. Everyone learns from the judges’ comments even if your project isn’t one of the finalists, and it's a great chance to meet other students and faculty.
Judges include: Stereo – Classical: Tony Falkner, Ken Blair, David Bowles. Surround – Classical: Philip Hobbs, Tin Jonker, Bastian Kuijit. Surround – Non-Classical: Ron Prent, Thor Legvold, Bill Crabtree.
Monday, May 24, 14:00 — 15:45 (ST (not assigned))
Mentoring
Abstract:
Students are invited to sign-up for an individual meeting with a distinguished mentor from the audio industry. The opportunity to sign up will be given at the end of the opening SDA meeting. Any remaining open spots will be posted in the student area. All students are encouraged to participate in this exciting and rewarding opportunity for individual discussion with industry mentors.
Monday, May 24, 16:00 — 18:00 (Room C1)
Education Forum Panel
Moderator:
Gary Gottlieb
Presenters:
Chuck Ainlay
Akira Fukada
George Massenburg
Ulrike Schwarz
Abstract:
How Does It Sound Now, the Evolution of Audio
One day Chet Atkins was playing guitar when a woman approached him. She said, “That guitar sounds beautiful.” Chet immediately quit playing. Staring her in the eyes he asked, “How does it sound now?” The quality of the sound in Chet’s case clearly rested with the player, not the instrument, and the quality of our product ultimately lies with us as engineers and producers, not with the gear we use. The dual significance of this question, “How does it sound now,” informs our discussion, since it addresses both the engineer as the driver and the changes we have seen and heard as our business and methodology have evolved through the decades. Let’s start by exploring the methodology employed by the most successful among us when confronted with new and evolving technology. How do we retain quality and continue to create a product that conforms to our own high standards? Is this even possible for students in today’s market, with the option of true apprenticeships all but gone? How can students develop chops, aesthetics, and technical knowledge? How can they become prepared to thrive and produce a quality product? Can we help give educators the tools they need to address the issue of continuity of quality? This may lead to other conversations about the musicians we work with, the consumers we serve, and the differences and similarities between their standards and our own. How high should your standards be? How should it sound now? How should it sound tomorrow?
Tuesday, May 25, 14:00 — 15:30 (Room C6)
Student Delegate Assembly—2
Abstract:
At this meeting the SDA will elect a new vice chair. One vote will be cast by the designated representative from each recognized AES student section in the European and International Regions. Judges’ comments and awards will be presented for the Recording Competitions. Plans for future student activities at local, regional, and international levels will be summarized.
For further information on these events please check the AES Students website.
