SAE Institute in Atlanta occupies over 17,500 square feet of space in the heart of downtown's Peachtree Street area. With a motto of "Hands on Education," the school features over 20 studios and workstations and offers diplomas and degrees in audio engineering as well as a masters-level degree. With an audio engineering education from SAE, potential career options include live sound engineer, broadcast engineer, music producer, studio manager and more. Each student is given an Apple laptop computer loaded with programs such as Digidesign's Pro Tools LE. As of August 2010, the SAE Institute in Atlanta features an Electronic Music Production program where students train with music industry professionals to produce music styles including hip-hop and electronic dance. This program was designed with aspiring DJs and music producers in mind.
SAE Institute - Atlanta
215 Peachtree Street
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-526-9366
atlanta.sae.edu
At the Art Institute of Atlanta, students wishing to pursue a career in audio engineering and production study music theory, recording techniques and electronics, through mediums including the Web, film, music and video. The Audio Production degree program encourages students to create a portfolio of their work to showcase to future employers. These might lead to entry-level positions in companies such as record labels, TV stations, radio stations and companies that design sound for Internet games. A Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production degree requires 12 quarters of classes that include Remote and Field Recording, Music Fundamentals, Sound Design, Music and Studio Business and more.
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE
100 Embassy Row
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-394-8300
According to the Savannah College of Art and Design's web site, each year roughly 175 companies and organizations visit the school to recruit students and alumni. Employers of SCAD sound design alumni include BAM Studios, RIOT Atlanta, Sweet Song Studios, Soundtrack Boston and more. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree requires 180 hours of courses while a Master of Arts requires an additional 45 hours of study in subjects including Music Theory for Sound Designers and a Sound Design M.A. Final Project. A Master of Fine Arts degree, requires an additional 90 hours with a graduate field internship and graduate teaching internship at the end. A minor in the field is only offered at the school's Hong Kong and Savannah locations. SCAD Atlanta is located near the Woodruff Arts Center and High Museum of Art on Peachtree Street.
SCAD Atlanta
1600 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-253-3100
scad.edu