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Audio Production and Recording

Original title in Czech: Zvuková produkce a nahráváníFEKTAbbreviation: AUDM-ZVUKAcad. year: 2020/2021

Programme: Audio Engineering

Profile

The study programme provides interdisciplinary studies for MSc degree in audio engineering. The programme focuses on the education of professionals - sound engineers and audio technicians with technical and artistic overview in the area of audio equipment, audio signal processing, music direction and studio practice. Students are educated in the field of audio electronics, studio equipment and digital audio signal processing, and gain practical experience in studio practice.
The study of this branch can be commenced only after the students have successfully completed the bachelor’s degree programme and passed the bachelor’s final state examination, preferably in a programme oriented towards audio engineering or multimedia.
Instruction is provided primarily by the Department of Telecommunications FEEC and the Faculty of Music of JAMU in Brno. A wide range of optional courses along with individual technical and artistic projects and the master’s final work enable students to focus more closely on the area of studio audio engineering, audio technology, audio signal processing and multimedia.
Student can complement his theoretical knowledge by studying courses theoretical extension of the field of higher mathematics and physics. To extend the range of their knowledge the students select courses from other disciplines master's degree of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEEC) BUT, as well as language courses and general education.

Key learning outcomes

The graduate will possess detailed knowledge in the field of audio signal processing, multimedia, spatial sound and modern audio technologies and knowledge of and its utilization in the studio practice, multimedia installations, etc. The area of the knowledge extends from the range of sound waves and audio signals through their analogue and digital processing, compression and transmission to design and realization of audio systems, from musical theory through recording practice to sound and multimedia installations. He is familiar with the principle of room acoustics and sound reinforcement using modern sound systems.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The graduate will possess detailed knowledge in the field of audio signal processing, multimedia, spatial sound and modern audio technologies and knowledge of and its utilization in the studio practice, multimedia installations, etc. The area of the knowledge extends from the range of sound waves and audio signals through their analogue and digital processing, compression and transmission to design and realization of audio systems, from musical theory through recording practice to sound and multimedia installations. He is familiar with the principle of room acoustics and sound reinforcement using modern sound systems.
Graduates are fully qualified in area of audio electronics, acoustics, electro-acoustic and multimedia. The graduates have also knowledge in area of studio audio engineering, sound recording practice, sound reinforcement and technical realization of audio systems. Thanks to the good theoretical foundations coupled with sufficiently universal education in applications-oriented studies he can be expected to accommodate to all concrete requirements of his future professional practice also in other related areas.
Graduates in this branch of MSc studies will find application in the research, development, design and operation of broadcasting, post-production and recording studios, theatres, in the staging musical performances, multimedia production, in companies engaged in the production, sale and service of audio and music electronics, in companies engaged in the design of studios and space for audio production, with complex installation of AV technology, etc. In addition to their technical knowledge of problems, they will be prepared to perform higher executive and managerial functions. Their sufficient theoretical education provides the required basis for possible enlargement of their knowledge in doctoral studies.

Entry requirements

The condition for admitting is a completed secondary education and passing the talent examination and written examination from the field of the audio engineering.

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Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-IN1Instrumentation 1cs3Compulsoryyes
MPC-VTMVideo Technology and Multimediacs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-ZP1Audio Production and Postproduction 1cs3Compulsoryyes
MPC-ZVMAudio for Video and Multimediacs3Compulsoryyes
MPC-DSAData Structures and Algorithmscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-DREDifferential Equations in Electrical Engineeringcs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-DVVDigital Broadcasting and Video Technologycs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-ELOElectronic Circuitscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-MKSMicrocontrollers and Embedded Systemscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-PSOProbability, Statistics and Operations Researchcs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-PSDDesign of Power and Data Networkscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-SPRDigital Signal Processorscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-UINArtificial Intelligencecs5Compulsory-optional2yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-CSIDigital Signals and Systemscs7Compulsoryyes
MPC-FYAPhysical Acousticscs7Compulsoryyes
MPC-IN2Instrumentation 2cs3Compulsoryyes
MPC-ZP2Audio Production and Postproduction 2cs3Compulsoryyes
MPC-CIFDigital Filterscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-MATMatrices and Tensors Calculuscs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-MNMModern Numerical Methodscs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-MPGModern Computer Graphicscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-NAVComputers and Peripheral Devicescs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-PZOAdvanced Techniques of Image Processingcs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-PLDProgrammable Logic Devicescs5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-ADPA/D and D/A Converterscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-FTVFilm Makingcs4Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-HREMusic Directingcs4Compulsory-optional1yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-EL2Electroacoustics 2cs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-INEInteractive Electronicscs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-M2TSemestral Thesiscs1Compulsoryyes
MPC-CASDigital Audio Signal Processingcs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-AMAMeasurements for Audio and Acousticscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-SD1Fundamentals of Sound System Designcs3Compulsory-optional2yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-MSADiploma Thesiscs20Compulsoryyes
MPC-AKPRoom Acousticscs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-SD2Sound System Design and Optimizationcs3Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-ZEAFundamentals of Experimental Psychoacousticscs3Compulsory-optional2no
MPC-ZIPFundamentals of Interactive Computer Musiccs6Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-ZRESpeech Processingcs6Compulsory-optional2yes
2. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-XUPArt projectcs4Compulsoryyes
MPC-OHROrchestal Playcs4Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-SALAuditory Analysiscs4Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-UNMArt in New Media - Art and Technologycs4Compulsory-optional1yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-EFE1English for Life 1cs2Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-EFE2English for Life 2cs2Compulsory-optional1yes
XPC-CA1CISCO Academy 1 - CCNAcs3Electiveyes
XPC-CA3CISCO Academy 3 - CCNPcs3Electiveyes
XPC-CA5CISCO Academy 5 - CCNPcs3Electiveyes
MPC-FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs2Electiveyes
XPC-MW1Microsoft Windows Desktop Systemscs5Electiveyes
XPC-EPLEPLAN - Designing in Electrical Engineeringcs4Electiveyes
XPC-EPOProfessional Ethicscs2Electiveyes
XPC-IPDEngineering Pedagogy and Didacticscs5Electiveyes
XPC-KPTCulture of Speech and the Generation of Textscs5Electiveyes
MPC-KVEQuantum and Laser Electronicscs5Electiveyes
XPC-LADLaboratory Didacticscs0Electiveyes
MPC-MAUBookkeeping for Managerscs2Electiveyes
MPC-MFYModern Physicscs5Electiveyes
MPC-OPDProfessional Practicecs4Electiveyes
XPC-PEPPedagogical Psychologycs5Electiveyes
XPC-POMManagement Minimumcs4Electiveyes
XPC-POUDouble-Entry Bookkeepingcs4Electiveyes
MPC-RETRhetoriccs2Electiveyes
XPC-MW3Microsoft Windows Network Technologiescs5Electiveno
MPC-TAPAdvanced Technical Englishcs2Electiveno
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-EFE1English for Life 1cs2Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-EFE2English for Life 2cs2Compulsory-optional1yes
MPA-AESAudio Engineering Seminaren2Compulsory-optional1yes
MGMPModern Computer Graphicscs5Optional specializedno
PDH4History of Music in 18th and 19th Century 2cs7General knowledgeno
PDV2History of Vocal Music 2cs7General knowledgeno
PKO2Creative Personality 2cs4General knowledgeno
POH2Orchestal Play 2cs2General knowledgeno
PTK2Fundamentals of Composition Theory 2cs5General knowledgeno
XPC-ELBSafety in Electrical Engineeringcs2Electiveyes
XPC-CASCISCO Academy - CCNA Securitycs3Electiveyes
XPC-CA2CISCO Academy 2 - CCNAcs3Electiveyes
XPC-CA4CISCO Academy 4 - CCNPcs3Electiveyes
MPC-FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs2Electiveyes
XPC-EPOProfessional Ethicscs2Electiveyes
MPC-FPFSolid State Physicscs5Electiveyes
XPC-IPDEngineering Pedagogy and Didacticscs5Electiveyes
XPC-KPTCulture of Speech and the Generation of Textscs5Electiveyes
XPC-LADLaboratory Didacticscs0Electiveyes
MPC-MAUBookkeeping for Managerscs2Electiveyes
MPC-NANNanotechnologycs5Electiveyes
XPC-PEPPedagogical Psychologycs5Electiveyes
XPC-MW4Microsoft Enterprise Solutionscs5Electiveno
XPC-POUDouble-Entry Bookkeepingcs4Electiveyes
XPC-MW5Programming .NET and C#cs5Electiveyes
MPC-RETRhetoriccs2Electiveyes
XPC-MW2Microsoft Windows Server Systemscs5Electiveyes
MPC-TAPAdvanced Technical Englishcs2Electiveno
XPC-TPRTechnical Lawcs3Electiveyes
Any year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
XPC-CVSPractice choircs2Electiveyes
MPC-DHUHistory of Music in 18th and 19th Centurycs7Electiveyes
MPC-DVHHistory of Vocal Musiccs7Electiveyes
MPC-KOSCreative Personalitycs4Electiveyes
MPC-ZTKFundamentals of Composition Theorycs4Electiveyes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of ECTS credits Courses
2 11 cr - 99 cr MPC-DSA (6 cr), MPC-DRE (5 cr), MPC-DVV (5 cr), MPC-ELO (6 cr), MPC-MKS (6 cr), MPC-PSO (5 cr), MPC-PSD (6 cr), MPC-SPR (6 cr), MPC-UIN (5 cr), MPC-CIF (6 cr), MPC-MAT (5 cr), MPC-MNM (5 cr), MPC-MPG (6 cr), MPC-NAV (6 cr), MPC-PZO (6 cr), MPC-PLD (5 cr), MPC-ADP (6 cr)
1 4 cr - 12 cr MPC-FTV (4 cr), MPC-HRE (4 cr)
1 4 cr - 12 cr MPC-OHR (4 cr), MPC-SAL (4 cr), MPC-UNM (4 cr)
2 12 cr - 33 cr MPC-CAS (6 cr), MPC-AMA (6 cr), MPC-SD1 (3 cr), MPC-AKP (6 cr), MPC-SD2 (3 cr), MPC-ZEA (3 cr), MPC-ZIP (6 cr), MPC-ZRE (6 cr)
1 6 cr MPC-EFE1 (2 cr) winter/summer sem., MPC-EFE2 (2 cr) winter/summer sem., MPA-AES (2 cr)