Sound Recording and Engineering (BS)

Webster University

The bachelor of science degree in sound recording and engineering is designed for students who are interested in the fields of music recording, live sound engineering, sound system engineering and/or audio technology. Students majoring in sound recording and engineering cannot have a minor or dual degree in audio in media arts.Learning OutcomesSuccessful graduates of this program will be able to: Chart and update plans for a recording project based on a thorough understanding of audio theory, audio technology, sound recording principles and signal flow, Utilize skills in capturing, recording, mixing and finalizing audio on a recording project, Justify aesthetic choices made on, and evaluate the overall creative success of, a recording project, Work collaboratively and professionally with artists to produce deliverables consistent with industry standards, Apply foundational knowledge of music, musical instruments and musical constructs to a recording project.

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