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)
Music Mastering (20 credits)
Portfolio Management (20 credits)

Throughout the programme you will be assessed primarily on your creative output, with an emphasis on practical submissions accompanied by presentations and written work in the form of supporting documentation and essays.

Practical exercises and studio driving tests during studio or workshop-based sessions will be used as a means for you to monitor your progress along the way to help develop more formal assessment work. The centrality of vocational skills throughout the programme results in all assessments being directly or indirectly related to employability and personal development. Formative assessment supported by tutor feedback will be employed throughout the programme.