Audio Engineering and Production

Master the Art of Audio Engineering

Dive into the world of professional audio engineering and elevate your skills to the next level. Develop the art of production, mixing, and mastering for music, film, and animation. Discover the power of sound effects and dialogue to enhance visual content. Our expert tutors and comprehensive resources will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a career in sound. Join our community of talented audio engineers and unlock your full potential.

Teaching takes place in our fully equipped labs and studios at our Riverside Campus in Manchester City Centre. Flexible access to studio and practical facilities allow you to establish, practice and develop your work using professional-level hardware and software. Relevant hardware and software training will be provided during studio, workshop and lecture sessions to support work at all levels.

We believe it’s essential that your teaching team are part of the industry. This ensures the knowledge they pass on is both relevant and current. It also means they have excellent industry contacts that you can tap into for real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to acquire professional credits during your time at Futureworks, while building up an enviable list of your own contacts at the start of a new career.

YEAR 1
Recording 1 (40 credits)
Mixing Music (20 credits)
Digital Tools (20 credits)
Introducing Research (20 credits)
Portfolio Development (20 credits)

YEAR 2
Recording 2 (20 credits)
Mixing for Picture (40 credits)
Mixing Techniques (40 credits
Research Project (20 credits)

YEAR 3
Major Project (40 credits)
Recording 3 (40 credits)
Mastering (20 credits)
Portfolio Management (20 credits)

Throughout your course you will be assessed primarily on your creativity and use of the technology. You will be able to measure your progress through our authentic industry style assessments where the focus will be on working in the studios to produce practical submissions supported by documentation and presentations, written reports and research.Regular tutorials, group workshops, and seminars will provide you with valuable opportunities to seek guidance, receive constructive feedback, and track your development across all aspects of the course. These activities are designed to help you build confidence in your work and strengthen your abilities throughout your studies.