Education & Career

AES Education Directory - Central Region, USA/Canada

Type 5 Courses - Masters Degree course (taught) (e.g. MS, MSc, MA, MEng)

Belmont University

1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212, United States
Tel: +1 615 460 5504
Fax: +1 615 460 5516
Internet: http://www.belmont.edu/cemb/degree-programs/aet.html

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: 2017-9-12

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Science
Facilities: Audio research labs, two immersive-sound screening/research theaters, anechoic chamber, multiple studios and labs w/analog & HD/Hi-res digital processing
Exact Duration: 18 months, 5 semester, 34 credit hours
Emphasis: Acoustic and Electro-acoustic Measurement & Design; Auditory Perception; Digital Audio, Coding and Signal Analysis; Sound Reinf. & Concert Mixing; Concepts in Sonic Blending; Critical Listening
Fee: $42,330 (as of 2016) $1,245/credit + fees
Validating Body: SACS, ABET
Contact Person: Dr. Wesley Bulla


Middle Tennessee State University

Dept. of Recording Industry (MTSU Box 21)
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, United States
Tel: +1 615 898 2578
Fax: +1 615 898 5682
Internet: http://www.mtsu.edu/recording-industry/

MFA in Recording Arts & Technologies

Last Updated: 2019-8-10

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: Seven Multitrack Studios plus Mastering, MIDI, DAW and Post Production labs
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: 60 credit-hour program
Fee: Inquire
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Bill Crabtree


Missouri Western State University

4525 Downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507, United States
Tel: 816-271-4420
Fax: 816-271-5974
Internet: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/music

Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media
Facilities: 15-student lab w/Pro Tools 7.4 HD surround, Final Cut Studio, Logic, etc.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Master of Applied Arts in Integrated Media
Fee: $193 tuition per hour
Internship/Work Placement: M.A.A. in Integrated Media admission requirements
Validating Body: NASM, NCA, MMEA, NCATE, Higher Learning Commission
Contact Person: Mark D. Elting


Purdue University

400 Centennial Mall Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
Tel: (765)494-4600
Internet: http://www.purdue.edu

Theatre Audio Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: Extensive; Audio Production Studio, Music Computing Laboratory, 353 Seat Prosceniuim Theatre, 150 Seat Flexble Space Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Curriculum focuses on the training of audio technicians, sound system designers, consultants, etc. for the performing arts
Fee: Cost underwritten through Graduate Asisstantships
Internship/Work Placement: 100% Richard K. Thomas
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Richard K Thomas

Theatre Sound Design

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Fine Arts
Facilities: Extensive; Audio Production Studio, Music Computing Laboratory, 350 Seat Proscenium Theatre, 150 Seat Flexible Space Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 years
Emphasis: Curriculum focus on the training of sound designers for the performing arts
Fee: Cost underwritten through Graduate Asisstantships
Internship/Work Placement: 100%
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Richard K Thomas


University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)

PO Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003, United States
Tel: 513-556-6638
Internet: http://https://ccm.uc.edu/

MFA in Theatre Sound Design

Last Updated: 2021-1-29

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MFA
Facilities: https://ccm.uc.edu/areas-of-study/academic-units/theatre-design-production.html
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Theatre Sound Design, Technology and Production with an emphasis in design for Musical Theatre and Dramatic Performance and additional production in Opera and Dance.
Validating Body: NAST
Contact Person: Michele Kay


University of Missouri & Kansas City, Dept. of Theatre

4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110, United States
Tel: 816 235 2964
Fax: 816 235 5367

Professional Sound Design, A-D

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: MFA (Terminal Degree)
Facilities: 24 track analog production studio, 32channel pro tools production studio, (2) digital audio workstations, (3) theatres, (2) concert halls, (2) concert recording studios, location recording system (2) MIDI suites.
Exact Duration: 3 Years
Emphasis: Develop sound designer's, skills from research and sound collection into interpretation, collaboration and idea development resulting in theater productions.
Fee: $4,320 per semester
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months-1 year
Validating Body: NASM, VRTA
Contact Person: Tom Mardikes


University of Toronto, Faculty of Music

80 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C5, Canada
Tel: 416.978.3750
Fax: 416.946.3353
Internet: http://https://music.utoronto.ca/

Music Technology and Digital Media

Last Updated: 2021-10-25

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Master of Music
Facilities: https://mtdmuoft.ca/
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: https://mtdmuoft.ca/
Contact Person: Jeff Wolpert



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