Audio Production & Communication

This interdisciplinary degree offers courses in sound production and electronic communication, giving students a strong foundation in sound design, film, and music production. This prepares them for a diverse set of entertainment-related careers. Our graduates are also well-equipped for media positions in churches, parachurch organizations, and nonprofits.

Because TMU is within 30 miles of almost all major studios in Los Angeles, the networking and internship opportunities are especially exciting for those pursuing a future in the entertainment industry. Our students are also taught ahead of the trends on state-of-the-art equipment, positioning them to be pioneers and entrepreneurs while still in school and leaders upon graduation. We use Black Magic Design industry-level 4K cameras, sound and light equipment, a podcast studio, and more.

Facilities

The school provides an acoustically mastered recital hall that is flexible for rehearsals, concerts, and recording sessions, in addition to 15 Wenger sound-proof practice rooms, including some V-rooms with built-in emulation of larger environments. Students have access to 33 pianos, two organs, and two harpsichords. The Master’s University music facilities include the most recent music notation and sequencing software programs. The state-of-the-art recording facility is integrated into the recital hall. This all-digital room is anchored by a 32-fader ICON D-Control work surface and features an industry-standard Avid Pro Tools HDX2 system with a variety of plugins and outboard processing. The studio is used for classes as well as school ensemble projects, allowing audio technology students to put their knowledge to the test in a real-world studio recording context.

Computer Lab

Music facilities include a computer lab featuring Macintosh/Roland music workstations, each complemented with the most recent music notation and sequencing software programs. Students have access to the latest in computer-generated composition, digital sequencer recording, and educational technology. The School of Music offers courses in conjunction with the music technology lab that focuses on equipping students with the abilities and experience to utilize the techniques available to the music profession.

Sound Studio

The state-of-the-art recording facility is integrated into the recital hall. This all-digital room is anchored by a 32-fader ICON D-Control work surface and features an industry-standard Avid Pro Tools HDX2 system with a variety of plugins and outboard processing. The studio is used for classes as well as school ensemble projects, allowing audio technology students to put their knowledge to the test in a real-world studio recording context.