Associate of Arts in Media Production (AA) with a concentration in Audio and Sound Recording

The goal of AIU's Media Production program is to teach the technical skills and concepts necessary to prepare students for a career in the video field. The curriculum offers a balance of practical experience and theoretical concepts. Students have the opportunity to use industry-standard lighting, sound, and video equipment. A distinctive feature of the Media Production program is that it takes into consideration the need for the student to have a firm grounding in the business aspects of the video industry that is necessary for a successful professional career.

The Associate of Arts in Media Production degree program includes a career-focused concentration in Audio and Sound Recording that offers students a more in-depth look at uses of various audio techniques and electronic music.

Career Opportunities

The Associate of Arts in Media Production with a concentration in Audio and Sound Recording offers an up-to-date education that can help prepare students to pursue a career as a/an:

Sound Engineer
Sound Editing Assistant
Audio Technician
Boom Operator
Broadcast Technician

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The Associate of Arts in Media Production with a concentration in Audio and Sound Recording features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Some of the key topics addressed in the degree program include a survey of media technologies, audio and video techniques, a history of cinema, and production techniques.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

Create proposals, treatments, scripts, storyboards, budgets, shot lists, and production schedules.
Apply basic skills in directing, shooting, and audio recording.
Edit media using non-linear editing software.
Discuss the aesthetics of editing and production.
Discuss the responsibilities and roles of different positions within the media production field.
Evaluate the technical proficiency of media productions.