In this immersive and engaging summer course, high school students will learn the fundamentals of sound engineering and audio production. Topics include, but are not limited to: microphone techniques, tracking, music production, editing, mixing, and mastering. The techniques that students will acquire in becoming familiar with this technology are used in real world applications such as music, live sound, film, animation, gaming, and more. Students will take an idea from the conceptual stages all the way to having a final product. Every day, we will investigate different techniques of sound production. You’ll see and hear for yourself how these techniques influence the material we record, and ultimately affect your audience. The world of recorded sound is a vast and fascinating place. Whether you’re interested in creating Electronic, Rock, or Folk music, or your primarily interested in the Sound Engineering process, this is the course for you! This is a great course to get you started or to refine your techniques if you have already worked with sound. If you do have the means, feel free to use your own projects, ideas, instruments, voice, and equipment for your work. This course runs on your creativity. You may also use your own videos, films, animations, songs, and game projects if you would like to work on sound for those or to even just show the class your work. Bring anything you would like to make noise with, and we’ll show you how to record it and what to do with your recordings. I’m happy to consult with you before this course begins if you’re still not entirely sure what equipment or software you need. You will work on and present two major projects throughout the two weeks of this course. This course is open to students of all levels. Whether you are brand new to the course topics or have previous experience, this course offers something of value for anyone interested! All students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to request a Syracuse University noncredit transcript. Course Objectives - Learn how to decide which microphones to use for specific situations - Be able to run an efficient recording session - Work together in a group in order to come up with unique ideas - Thoroughly comprehend Logic Pro X and similar DAW applications - Gain a broad understanding of software instruments and audio plug-ins - Master the studio environment - Bring your portfolio to life!